ASIA RICE-Thai prices slip on weaker baht; Indian variety sees firm demand

* New supplies in April awaited – Thai trader * Buyers comfortable with the price rise in India – trader * Vietnam to export 6 mln tonnes despite low domestic inventory By Seher Dareen Feb 16 (Reuters) – Thai rice export prices dropped this week to their lowest levels in more than one month due to a softer baht and demand, while Indian rates held firm near their highest in about two years on strong buying. Thailand’s 5% broken rice prices were quoted at $460 – $465 per tonne, down from last week’s $480 – $490. “The baht is weaker…