Emerging markets -Thai stocks, baht fall on reports of delayed Bangkok reopening as Philippine stocks lead losses in region

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BANGKOK, Sept 17 (Reuters): Thailand's baht and stocks fell on Friday, hit by reports of a delay in the tourism-reliant nation's plans to reopen capital Bangkok to international travellers, while other emerging Asian currencies came under pressure from a firmer US dollar.

Concerns around regulatory crackdowns in China as well as debt-ridden developer China Evergrande Group's financial troubles dragged equities in broader Asia. Shares in the Philippines dropped 0.8% and led losses in the region, while Malaysia and Singapore fell 0.6% and 0.3%, respectively.