But Thailand's stock market fell for a second day, down more than eight percent in trading, after rumors spread about the health of King Bhumiphol Adulyadej.
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During the financial crisis some traders used it to spreadrumors about potential bank failures.
The vice president and another top Chavez ally accused opposition leaders Thursday of organizing a campaign to spreadrumors about the Venezuelan president's health.