(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.)

By Clyde

(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.)

By Clyde

* One asylum seeker killed, another critically injured

* Critics call for closure of d

* Dollar, euro initially drop vs. yen after BOJ, then push to session highs

* Aussie d

* Dollar, euro initially drop vs. yen after BOJ, then push to session highs

* Aussie d

* Alcoa to close Australia Point Henry aluminium smelter

* Underscores pressure on pro

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BANGKOK, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Thailand's Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Pcl

* Underlying profit of $7.76 bln v $6.9 bln consensus

* On track to cut net debt to $2