Jan 3 (Reuters) - Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd KCN.AX
* Noted recent press reports of comments by prime minister of Thailand that company should not sue government over closure
* Thai controlled unit, Akara Resources, ceased production at chatree gold mine on 31 december 2016
* "Company has been unable to verify these reports"
* Meeting proposed by deputy prime minister of Thailand did not proceed Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX8Ck65V Further company coverage: KCN.AX