Football transfer window records smashed

PARIS - England and Spain have led a record breaking summer transfer market by Europe's big five leagues worth well over $2 billion (1.5 billion euros, pound sterling1.2 billion), with more big deals looming before the window closes on Monday.



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PI troops 'great escape' from Golan

Under cover of darkness, 40 Filipino peacekeepers made a daring escape after being surrounded and under fire for seven hours by Syrian rebels in the Golan Heights, Philippine officials said Sunday, leaving 44 Fijian troops still in the hands of the al-Qaida-linked insurgents.



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Europe's Big Five smash football transfer window records

PARIS - England and Spain have led a record breaking summer transfer market by Europe's big five leagues worth well over $2 billion (1.5 billion euros, pound sterling1.2 billion), with more big deals looming before the window closes on Monday.



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China insists on picking HK candidates

China insisted Sunday that candidates for Hong Kong's next leader must be screened in advance, triggering tears and fury in the city, where democracy activists vowed to press ahead with a planned takeover of the financial district.



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Education ministry has largest number of ministers

The Education Ministry of the Prayuth government has the largest number of ministers.



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Prayuth 1 cabinet endorsed

His Majesty the King has granted royal endorsement to the Prayuth Chan-ocha cabinet.



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Iceland raises aviation alert after eruption near Bardarbunga volcano

Reykjavik - Icelandic authorities Sunday raised an aviation alert to the highest level of red for a small area in the south-east, after a fissure eruption near the Bardarbunga volcano.



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Prayuth's Cabinet has only two female ministers

The first Cabinet of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has only two female ministers.



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Police chief moved after pub, casino raids

The chief of Wat Phraya Krai police station on Sunday was transferred after soldiers raided a pub and a gambling den in areas under his supervision earlier this week.



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New cabinet approved, announced in royal gazette

His Majesty the King has appointed the interim Cabinet of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.



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New Cabinet approved, announced in Royal Gazette

His Majesty the King has appointed the interim Cabinet of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.



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Prayuth to replace 4th Army chief

Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, in his capacity as army chief, will replace Lt Gen Walit Rojanapakdi as commander of the 4th Army which is responsible for handling the southern insurgency, in the forthcoming annual military reshuffle, according to an informed military source.



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Chaturon scheduled to enter his plea at military court Monday

The Bangkok military court scheduled former education minister Chaturon Chaisang to enter his plea to the charges against him at 10 am Monday.



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EC not to extend nomination of NRC

The Election Commission (EC) will not extend the nomination of the National Reform Council (NRC) from its closing date 2 September. 4,684 people have been nominated so far.



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Most thais want temples to declare assets: survey

Up to 87.24 per cent of Thai Buddhists see that Buddhist temples should declare their assets, an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration found.



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Woman crashes car, kicks officer

CHON BURI - A woman who appeared to be intoxicated slammed her car into a pillar of a bridge in Pattaya at about 2am Sunday, and then kicked at a police officer as he tried to restrain her.



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Fujifilm vs Ebola: Japan giants turn hands to medicine

TOKYO - When Japan announced it was ready to supply a new drug to help combat the deadly Ebola virus, one unusual detail emerged -- it would be made by Fujifilm.



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Tests promise 'blockbuster' new heart failure drug

WASHINGTON - An experimental drug from Swiss pharma giant Novartis reduced deaths from chronic heart failure by 20 per cent compared with an existing treatment, according to the results of a vast new study.



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Pheu Thai leading members wish Somchai happy birthday

Leading members flocked to the house of former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat to wish him a happy birthday on his 67th birthday anniversary.



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Nok Air flight in emergency landing

Nok Air Flight DD7805 heading for Bangkok from Nakhon Si Thammarat made an emergency landing at Surat Thani airport after hitting birds on Sunday morning, reports said.



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Japan porn queens join 'Boob Aid'

TOKYO - A group of Japanese porn actresses raised tens of thousands of dollars at the weekend by having their breasts squeezed by fans at a "Boob Aid" charity event for AIDS prevention.



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Temples, monks 'must state assets'

A majority of people believe temples and monks should declare their assets to the National Buddhism Office, and that income from donations should not be taxed, according to the result of an opinion poll by the National Institute for Development Administration (Nida).



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Phayao, Nattapat arrested for distributing leaflets criciticising Criminal Court's ruling

Payao Akhad and her son, Nattapat Akhad were arrested Sunday after they distributed leaflets criticising the criminal court ruling that rejected the murder case against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban.



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Nok Air makes emergency landing in Surat Thani

Nok Air's Flight DD 7809 made an emergency landing at the Surat Thani airport at 10:55 am Sunday after a bird hit and damaged its engine.



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Myanmar releases provisional results of first census in decades

Myanmar released partial results of the first census in three decades Saturday, putting the population at 51 million.



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Japan porn queens raise thousands of dollars from 'Boob Aid'

TOKYO - A group of Japanese porn actresses raised tens of thousands of dollars at the weekend by having their breasts squeezed by fans at a "Boob Aid" charity event for Aids prevention.



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Myanmar releases provisional results of first census in decades

Yangon - Myanmar released partial results of the first census in three decades Saturday, putting the population at 51 million.



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Poll: Temples, monks must state assets

A majority of people believe temples and monks should declare their assets to the National Buddhism Office, and that income from donations should not be taxed, according to the result of an opinion poll by the National Institute for Development Administration (Nida).



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Former PM Somchai turns 67

A large number of people turned up at the residence of former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat on Chaeng Wattana road on Sunday to wish him a happy 67th birthday.



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Poll: Temples, monks should declare assets

A majority of people are of the opinion that temples and monks should declare their assets to the National Buddhism Office and that temples' income from donations should not be subject to taxation, according to the result of an opinion poll conducted by the National Institute for Development Administration (Nida) published on Sunday.



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Poll: Temples, monks should delcare assets

A majority of people are of the opinion that temples and monks should declare their assets to the National Buddhism Office and that temples' income from donations should not be subject to taxation, according to the result of an opinion poll conducted by the National Institute for Development Administration (Nida) published on Sunday.



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Three women killed when car plunges from Phu Tab Berg mountaintop

Three women were killed when their car plunged from the scenic point of the popular Phu Tab Berg mountaintop.



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24 provinces warned of heavy rains

The Meteorological Department Sunday warned residents of 24 provinces in the North, Northeast and Central to brace themselves for heavy downpours during the day.



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32 Filipino peacekeepers evacuated

Thirty-two Filipino United Nations (UN) peacekeepers have been evacuated after being caught up in heavy fighting on the Golan Heights while others remain under fire, the UN confirmed Saturday.



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King's health improving

His Majesty the King's health is improving - with no inflammation of the body and his weight on the way up, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement yesterday.



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Siriraj doctors: King 'in good health'

The latest medical tests have indicated His Majesty the King is in good health, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement Saturday.



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Fun flying: The Legroom War

WASHINGTON - To recline or not to recline? Airplane "legroom wars" are prompting growing rage in the United States, with two recent seat battles sparking a heated debate about the knee-bumping practice.



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Stoke, Burnley stun Manchesters

LONDON - Stoke City condemned defending champions Manchester City to their first defeat of the Premier League season with a shock 1-0 win at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.



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Copy China's graft crackdown: Veera

Activist says PM must wield absolute power to eliminate corruption here



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Most Myanmar migrants want to return home

SOME 83 per cent of migrant workers in Thailand plan to return and live permanently in Myanmar, according to a survey by Myanmar Study Centre.



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4,600 nominations for Reform Council, EC says

Almost 4,600 candidates have registered in the hope of being part of the National Reform Council. With 4,584 nominated so far, the Election Commission expects it get more than 5,000 names before its deadline on Tuesday, EC official Boonyakiat Rakchartcharoen said yesterday. The agency has hosted the registration of NRC candidates for the past 17 days.



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Corrections Dept chief rejects foul play in prisoner's death

Early autopsy finding: internal bleeding



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Coffee with the cute factor

Four new cafes are making a big splash in theme-crazy Bangkok



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Lesotho military denies coup

JOHANNESBURG: Lesotho's military has denied staging a coup, saying that it acted to disarm police officers because they threatened to destabilise the country.



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NACC joins Phuket land probe

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has begun gathering information on alleged resort encroachment on Sirinat National Park in Phuket for its own investigation.



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Dismal 0-0 draw for Man U

BURNLEY: Even their new 60-million-pound man couldn't help Manchester United as the once-mighty side fought to a dismal 0-0 draw in their Barclays Premier League match against Burnley on Saturday.



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Health officials on alert for Ebola among Africa visitors

The Ministry of Public Health continues to monitor people arriving in Thailand from four countries in Africa battling an Ebola epidemic and has ordered all hospitals in the Kingdom to be prepared for any emergency.



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Hundreds of quakes hit Iceland volcano site

Reykjavik - Seismic activity continued at Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano Saturday, with hundreds of earthquakes striking the site over the course of several hours, but there were no air traffic bans, the civil defence agency said.



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McCartney urges Scots to stick with UK

LONDON - Paul McCartney has signed a letter urging Scotland to stick with the United Kingdom in next month's independence referendum, organisers said Saturday.



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Lesotho PM confirms 'coup'

Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane confirmed on Saturday that the military had seized power in a coup and that he had fled to neighbouring South Africa in fear of his life.



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Sutin suspect 'died of internal bleeding'

An autopsy has shown that the alleged gunman in the killing of an anti-Yingluck Shinawatra government protest leader died of gastrointestinal bleeding while in detention.



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China braces for HK protest

BEIJING: China has warned against any foreign interference ahead of a crucial ruling on Hong Kong's political future on Sunday, saying Beijing will not tolerate the use of the territory "as a bridgehead to subvert and infiltrate the mainland".



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Chula dismisses needy student rumours

Chulalongkorn University has dismissed online rumours that it prohibited a student from selling sandwiches on campus to help pay his sick mother's bills.



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3,880 gambling machines crushed

Authorities have destroyed thousands of gambling machines seized since the May 22 coup as part of the junta's overall crackdown on lawlessness.



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His Majesty the King in good health

Latest tests have indicated His Majesty the King is in good health, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement on Saturday.



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Thai-Malaysian 'ice' ring busted

Two Thai men and a Malaysian have been arrested in southern Thailand in copnnection with the trafficking of 25 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine or "ice" destined for Malaysia.



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Tablet sales slow as PCs stabilise

SAN FRANCISCO - Tablets won't eclipse personal computers as fast as once thought, according to studies by market tracker International Data Corporation (IDC).



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HM the King's health improves

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Lifeline arranged to keep THAI afloat

The Finance Ministry has asked the Government Savings Bank (GSB) to lend 7 billion baht without collateral to Thai Airways International (THAI) to keep the national carrier in the skies through September.



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GSB likely to lend B7bn to THAI

The Finance Ministry has asked the Government Savings Bank (GSB) to lend 7 billion baht to Thai Airways International (THAI) without collateral to keep the national carrier in the skies in September.



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Truck driver killed as rice pile collapses

A truck driver was instantly killed at a mill in Phitsanulok province on Friday after a pile of paddy collapsed.



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Tablet sales slow as PCs find footing

SAN FRANCISCO - Tablets won't eclipse personal computers as fast as once thought, according to studies by market tracker International Data Corporation (IDC).



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'No room for corruption'

Prayuth vows to dump ministers who fail to perform; Cabinet list awaits royal endorsement



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Cut in fuel prices welcomed, tipped to boost spending and economic growth

The decision by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Thursday to reduce fuel prices has been welcomed amid feedback that it will spur consumer spending and economic growth.



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Many big names put forward for reform council as deadline nears

100 high-profile figures nominated for NRC yesterday, bringing total to more than 3,000



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Aust official in surrogacy talks

Keen to ensure babies can fly out



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Tarit shrugs off court decision to reject case against Abhisit, Suthep

The former head of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Tarit Pengdith, has shrugged off the Criminal Court's decision to reject the murder charge filed against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his former deputy Suthep Thaugsuban.



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PM Prayuth thanks NLA, Thais for having confidence in him

Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha Friday night thanked the National Legislative Assembly for selecting him as the PM and thanked Thais for having confidence in him.



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70% fail Cambodian exams

PHNOM PENH: More than 70% of Cambodian high school students who took the national exam earlier this month failed, reflecting the effects of a crackdown on cheating and bribing of exam supervisors.



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BoT: Export forecast may be trimmed

The Bank of Thailand may revise down its 2014 export growth projection from 3% following weak performances in the first seven months.



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SMEs get B726m boost

The government plans to spend 726.7 million baht to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) improve their products and services, productivity and overall competitiveness.



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Bangkok date for Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey will perform in Bangkok in October as the Thai capital has been put on her Asian tour itinerary, an unconfirmed report said on Friday.



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NLA passes repayment collection bill in first reading

The bill that lays down the guideline of repayment collection Friday sailed through the first reading of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA).



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Japanese held for buying Filipina wife

Tokyo police have arrested a Japanese corporate employee on suspicion of buying a 28-year-old Philippine woman to be his wife and served fresh arrest warrants on two other men for allegedly selling the woman to him, police said Friday.



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Wissanu quits Post Publishing board

Wissanu Krea-ngam resigned from the board of directors of Post Publishing Plc on Friday, the company reported to the Stock Exchange of Thailand.



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Myanmar e-visa available Monday

Myanmar on Monday will again start accepting visa applications online and promises to process them within five days.



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Soldiers grab almost third of cabinet

The Prayuth 1 cabinet line-up is reportedly completed and will be submitted for royal endorsement in the last week of September.



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Debt recovery regulation bill accepted

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Friday accepted in principle a bill to regulate debt collection and protect debtors from abuse by brutal collectors.



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SET up 2.58 points to 1,561.63

Thai stocks gained 0.2% on Friday as Asian markets were little changed in light of data showing subdued economic performance in Japan.



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Vietnam recognises Asia's oldest couple

Hanoi - The oldest living couple in Asia has been officially recognised in Vietnam, officials said Friday.



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SET up 2.58 points to 1,561.63

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index rose 0.17% or 2.58 points to 1,561.63 points on Friday.



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Severe flooding in Phayao

Several hundred houses were suddenly flooded in nine villages of Phayao province on Friday morning following heavy rain overnight and today. No casualties were reported.



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Thailand's 'super rich' join bond rush

Thailand’s millionaires are helping their military leaders revive lending as legal and political certainty spurs the super-rich to buy riskier bank debt.



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Iceland hits red alert for volcano

REYKJAVIK - Iceland raised its aviation alert over the nation's largest volcano to red on Friday, after the Bardarbunga peak began erupting overnight.



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Temporary healthcare staff upgraded

The Public Health Ministry will regrade 7,547 temporary employees nationwide as civil servants, with benefits, and will recruit another 1,300 people to fill vacant positions.



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Possible halt in petroleum exports

Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has assigned the Energy Ministry's Department of Mineral Fuels and oil refiners to discuss a possible halt in petroleum exports, in light of heated debates on energy situation in Thailand.



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Pirates steal oil from Thai tanker hijacked off Malaysia

Armed pirates commandeered a Thai tanker off Malaysia's east coast and pumped out its cargo of oil, a maritime watchdog said Friday, adding to a series of hijackings that has raised fears of a growing Southeast Asian piracy menace.



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Former Democrat MP jailed for state land encroachment

Former Democrat MP Pracha Phothiphiphit was Friday sentenced to one year in jail for encroaching on a vast state-owned area in Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi provinces.



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Iceland declares volcano red alert after eruption

REYKJAVIK - Iceland on Friday issued a red alert and banned air traffic near its largest volcano after it erupted overnight, threatening a replay of the global travel chaos four years ago when another peak blew.



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Vietnam recognizes Asia's oldest couple

Hanoi - The oldest living couple in Asia has been officially recognised in Vietnam, officials said Friday.



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Sutin killing suspect died of natural causes

Corrections Department on Friday dismissed as groundless reports that a suspect detained in a Bangkok prison for the murder of an antigovernment leader was assaulted and killed while in detention.



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Australia's consumer watchdog sues US games giant Valve

SYDNEY - Australia's consumer watchdog Friday said it was taking online US video games giant Valve to court for allegedly making "false or misleading representations" and refusing to offer refunds.



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Malaysia Air to cut 6,000 jobs

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia Airlines, the country's loss-making flag carrier, will cut 30% of its workforce as part of a sweeping restructuring that will cost 6 billion ringgit ($1.90 billion), majority investor Khazanah Nasional said.



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Revived Malaysia Airlines to be launched July 2015

Kuala Lumpur - A revived Malaysia Airlines is to be launched by July 2015 and the new company is expected to turn a profit by the end of 2017, the state sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad says.



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Wealth fund cash boost for Malaysia Airlines

Kuala Lumpur - Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah announces a12-point plan to revive ailing Malaysia Airlines, including an infusion of fresh funds worth 6 billion ringgit (1.90 billion dollars).



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Sutin killing suspect died of natural causes

Corrections Department on Friday dismissed as groundless reports that a suspect detained for the murder of an anti-government leader was assaulted and killed while in detention.



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Baht, bonds rise for 3rd month

The Thai baht rose for a third month and bonds gained as the military-led government stoked an economic recovery, spurring inflows to the nation’s stocks.



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Democrat will not field Alongkorn as candidate in next election

The Democrat Party will not field former deputy leader Alongkorn Pollabutr in the next election after he applied for a seat in the National Reform Council, Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said Friday.



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Malaysia Airlines to trim staff, routes under reform plan

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia Airlines will slash staff, trim routes, replace its CEO and consider possible strategic stake sales to outside investors under plans announced Friday to save the carrier from bankruptcy after two devastating disasters.



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Another NLA member resigns

Deputy Army Chief-of-Staff Gen Surachet Chaiwong has resigned as a member of the National Legislative Assembly, NLA President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai announced Friday.



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Pirates hijack Thai ship, steal oil

Armed pirates commandeered a Thai tanker off Malaysia's east coast and pumped out its cargo of oil, adding to a series of hijackings that has raised fears of a growing Southeast Asian piracy menace.



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Protest murder suspect dies in jail

Surakrit Chaimongkol who was suspected of killing an anti-Yingluck Shinawatra government protester earlier this year died at the Correctional Hospital in Bangkok late on Thursday.



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Pirates steal oil from Thai tanker hijacked off Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR - Armed pirates commandeered a Thai tanker off Malaysia's east coast and pumped out its cargo of oil, a maritime watchdog said Friday, adding to a series of hijackings that has raised fears of a growing Southeast Asian piracy menace.



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5.7-magnitude quake hits southern Greece

ATHENS - A 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Greek Peloponnese early Friday, the national earthquake observatory said, with no immediate reports of injury or damage.



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SET up 2.15 points to 1,561.20 at noon

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index rose 0.14% or 2.15 points to 1,561.20 points at noon on Friday.



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Chicken rice box lunch a 'health risk'

The Department of Health is warning the public that lunch boxes of the ever-popular dish Khao Mun Kai, or chicken and rice, may not be safe and they could risk food poisoning.



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Singapore howls in noisy-dog row

SINGAPORE — A suggestion by Singapore's public-housing authority that owners of noisy dogs consider "debarking" their pets to avoid inconveniencing neighbours has raised animal lovers' hackles in the city-state and prompted much ridicule on social media.



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Sri Lanka gets own River Kwai bridge

Now, 57 years after it was blown to smithereens, authorities in Sri Lanka plan to rebuild the Bridge on the River Kwai to assuage the anger among locals over a controversial dam project.



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Tarit's brother suspect in land grab

Setthawut Pengdit, a younger brother of former DSI chief Tarit Pengdit, is suspected of wrongly issuing title deeds to people for land in Nakhon Ratchasima province that seems to actually belong to an infantry unit.



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Japan publishers lash out at new Amazon rules

TOKYO - A group of Japanese publishers have lashed out at Amazon's new book sale rules, after US and European authors accused the online retailer of using strong-arm negotiating tactics.



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WHO sounds alarm over Ebola infections as deaths top 1,500

ACCRA - The World Health Organization said on Thursday that the number of Ebola cases was increasing rapidly and could exceed 20,000 before the virus is brought under control, as the death toll topped 1,500.



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Magnitude-6.1 quake rattles southern Japan

Tokyo - A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu early Friday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.



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Ex-envoy's car in flames on pleasure trip

AYUTTHAYA - A former diplomat's holiday trip to Chiang Rai went up in smoke on Thursday after his Mercedes Benz caught fire and was gutted.



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Taxi driver returns 78,000 baht

A 41-year-old Bangkok taxi driver has been awarded 5,000 baht for his honesty after he returned almost 80,000 baht to a Chinese passenger who left his wallet in the vehicle.



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Asia shares mostly down

HONG KONG - Asia's markets mostly fell Thursday, with investors unable to build on the previous day's advances after the S&P on Wall Street notched up another record.



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Myanmar activists to meet in Chiang Mai

The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC), an umbrella organisation of ethnic armed groups, is to hold an official meeting with the National League for Democracy (NLD) and other Myanmar pro-democracy groups for the first time in Chiang Mai.



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Malaysia Airlines loss nearly doubles on MH370 impact

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Crisis-stricken Malaysia Airlines said Thursday its second-quarter loss nearly doubled as the mysterious loss of flight MH370, combined with intense industry competition, prompted a drop in the carrier's bookings.



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NRC applications submitted

Former auditor-general Jaruvan Maintaka and former appointed senator Paiboon Nititawan Thursday submitted applications to take part in the National Reform Council selection process.



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Ministry to expand cheap food alliance

The Commerce Ministry will expand its alliance of low-price fast-food outlets nationwide, targeting 5,000 by next year, from 1,000 shops in Bangkok and nearby provinces this year.



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EPL on outdoor screens

Plan B Media, a leading out-of-home ad-media agency, will cooperate with pay-TV operator CTH to offer cross-platform advertising services to attract new clients.



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Teachers told to ease back on homework

The Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) ordered schools not to give a lot of homework assignments, and said they should also not be too difficult and should focus on group work.



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Pridiyathorn resigns from Post Publishing

Former Bank of Thailand governor Pridiyathorn Devakula has resigned as a Post Publishing director, the company said in a filing to the Stock Exchange of Thailand on Thursday, possibly to take up a cabinet post.



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6 get month in jail for 'nude games'

KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court sent six men to jail for a month on Thursday and will try four other people over a nudist gathering that triggered outrage in the Muslim-majority country, a defence lawyer said.



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Prayuth-linked lottery tickets sell out

Thailand’s 29th prime minister has set off a frenzy among lottery players looking for “lucky” number 29.



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SET down 5.53 to 1,553.05 points

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index dropped 5.53 points, or 0.35%, to close at 1,559.05 points today.



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Abbot busted for forest invasion

SUKHOTHAI — The abbot of a monastery was arrested and expelled from the monkhood on Thursday for encroaching on 50 rai of a national forest reserve in Thung Saliam district of Sukhothai province.



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Ebola cases could exceed 20,000 before outbreak stemmed: WHO

GENEVA - The World Health Organization said Thursday it aimed to reverse the spread of Ebola within three months, but warned that the caseload in West Africa's epidemic could eventually top 20,000.



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Ebola vaccine trials being fast-tracked: researchers

LONDON - Safety trials on an Ebola vaccine are being fast-tracked, meaning it could be given to healthy volunteers as early as September, researchers said Thursday.



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Britain a 'deeply elitist' society, report says

LONDON - Britain is still a "deeply elitist" society where top jobs are dominated by people educated at fee-paying schools and Oxford and Cambridge universities, a report found Thursday.



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European firms decry Thai trial of British activist

A group of major European companies has voiced alarm at the trial of a British activist who could be imprisoned in Thailand for his investigation into alleged labour abuses in the Kingdom's food industry.



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Malaysia jails six over 'nude games'

KUALA LUMPUR - A Malaysian court sent six men to jail for a month on Thursday and will try four other people over a nudist gathering that triggered outrage in the Muslim-majority country, a defence lawyer said.



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Petrol excise taxes cut

Petrol prices are expected to go down from Bt1-Bt3.89 per litre at midnight, as the National Energy Policy Committee approved a cut in excise taxes.



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Malaysia, Australia agree to share MH370 search costs

Sydney - Malaysia and Australia Thursday agreed to share the cost of the next phase of the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 off Australia's west coast in September.



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Panadda denies Mcot resignation

PM's Office permanent secretary ML Panadda Diskul has denied reports that he has resigned from the board of the Mass Communications Organisation of Thailand (Mcot).



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Philippine economy jumps 6.4%

MANILA - The Philippine economy rebounded to post 6.4-percent growth in the second quarter and regain its status as one of the strongest in Asia, authorities said Thursday.



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Petrol prices may drop 1-4 baht

Petrol prices could drop one to almost four baht a litre if the excise tax is brought in line with global fuel prices.



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Two Mcot board members resign

Two members of the board of the Mass Communication Organisation of Thailand (Mcot) have resigned, possibly to join the new cabinet being formed by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-cha, reports said.



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NESDB secretary general resigns as NLA member

Akom Termpittayapaisit



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Fire at border market causes B5 million damage

Fire broke out at a border market adjacent to Sa Kaew's Aranyaprathet district Thursday morning, destroying secondhand clothes stocked at the back of the market.



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Another NLA member resigns

Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB), has resigned his membership of the National Legislative Assembly NLA acting secretary-general Norarat Pimsen said on Thursday.



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Judge denies Apple's attempt to ban sales of certain Samsung phones

San Francisco - A California judge on Wednesday denied a bid by Apple to ban sales of Samsung products that infringe its iPhone patents.



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Criminal Court rejects murder lawsuit against Abhisit, Suthep

The Criminal Court on Thursday rejected the murder lawsuit against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban.



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Three more NLA members resign

Three more members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) have resigned, acting NLA secretary general Norarat Pimsen said Thursday.



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FPO: Signs of economic recovery

Thai economic indicators in July this year signaled recovery, the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) announced on Thursday.



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Criminal Court rejects murder lawsuit against Abhisit, Suthep

The Criminal Court on Thursday rejected the murder lawsuit against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban.



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Mega-projects 'to boost growth'

Prajin says investment of Bt2.4 trillion will help economy grow 4-5 per cent next year



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Thai banks 'can cope with downturn'

Thai commercial banks have sufficient buffers to cope with a downturn, but they could be challenged if there is an economic slowdown that is more severe or protracted than expected, according to Fitch Ratings.



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3 more NLA members resign

Three more members of the National Legislative Assembly have resigned, leaving only 194 of the 200 originally appointed, NLA acting secretary-general Norarat Pimsen said.



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SET down 2.68 to 1,561.90 points

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 2.68 points or 0.17%, to close at 1,561.90 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 18.77 billion baht, with 3.65 billion shares traded.



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City histories vanishing amid growth

Century-old shophouses, twisting alleyways and temples scented with incense still pulsate with the pursuit of old trades and time-honoured rituals of families who have lived in Bangkok's Chinatown for generations - but probably not for much longer.



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Abhisit, Suthep murder case rejected

The Criminal Court on Thursday dismissed a case filed by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his former deputy Suthep Thaugsuban accusing them of premeditated and attempted murder for ordering the military crackdown on red-shirt protesters in 2010.



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Army soldiers attack air force guards

Eleven army soldiers were detained on Thursday for assaulting three air force police working part-time as guards at a restaurant in Pathum Thani province on Tuesday.



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Female teacher killed, another injured along with police in Pattani blast

A female teacher was killed another was severely injured when Muslim insurgents detonated a home-made bomb to ambush them while they were being escorted by police to their school in Pattani's Khokpho district at 9 am Thursday.



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MH370 may have turned south 'earlier' than thought

CANBERRA - The hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will focus on the southern part of the existing search zone after a new clue to the plane's possible location emerged, Australia said on Thursday.



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Survey: Fewer US firms expect growth

Fewer American companies in Thailand expect their businesses to expand in the coming year despite the launch of the Asean Economic Community, a US Chamber of Commerce in Thailand survey found.



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103yr-old calls-out world sprint champ

KYOTO, Japan - Closing in on his 104th birthday, a twinkle-toed Japanese sprinter has thrown down the challenge to the world's fastest man Usain Bolt, telling him: "let's rumble!"



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103yr-old challenges world's fastest man

KYOTO, Japan - Closing in on his 104th birthday, a twinkle-toed Japanese sprinter has thrown down the challenge to the world's fastest man Usain Bolt, telling him: "let's rumble!"



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Teacher killed, 2 hurt in Pattani

A teacher died and two others were hurt when a bomb exploded near a convoy of educators and police in Pattani's Khok Pho district on Thursday morning, police said.



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SET up 2.33 points at opening

Thai stocks opened up 0.15% at the start of trade this morning.



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Gold prices stable at B19,450

The Gold Traders Association on Thursday morning announced buying prices at 19,071.28 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 19,350 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.



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No commercial surrogacy in Chiang Mai

An investigation by Chiang Mai provincial public health office found no evidence of commercial surrogacy in the province's Saraphi district, Dr Paisarn Tanyavinichkul said on Thursday.



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TAT to extend tourist visas, launch new campaign

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is considering adopting some measures to maximise tourism revenue, including extending visitors' visas, as this year's earning is likely to be lower than targeted.



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Mega-projects 'to boost growth'

Prajin says investment of Bt2.4 trillion will help economy grow 4-5 per cent next year



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Bomb threat confirmed on AirAsia flight

A DEPUTY director of Phuket International Airport yesterday confirmed that there was a telephoned threat of a bomb on a plane operated by AirAsia, which landed safely at the airport on Tuesday.



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NBTC allows 7 banned channels to go on air with new names

ACTING ON the junta's decision to lift a previous ban on several satellite channels that acted as mouthpieces for political parties, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) gave the go-ahead to seven channels to resume broadcasting.



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NSC chief 'won't always be key negotiator'

THE PEACE dialogue with insurgents to sort out violence in the far South will continue in accordance with a key policy of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, but the chief negotiator will not be always the National Security Council secretary-general as in previous meetings, deputy Army commander General Udomdej Sitabutr said yesterday.



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Top court upholds ruling in Saudi diamond case

THE SUPREME COURT yesterday upheld an Appeal Court's ruling of a seven-year jail term for Sawek Kanthama - a former police subordinate of crime-buster Chalor Kerdthes - for abusing authority and stealing jewellery evidence in relation to the Saudi Blue Diamond case.



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IMF chief charged over graft case

IMF chief Christine Lagarde, one of the world's most powerful women, announced Wednesday she had been charged with "negligence" over a multi-million-euro graft case relating to her time as French finance minister.



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1 dead in Mae Hong Son flooding

One man is dead and another is missing after flash floods hit parts of Mae Hong Son province early Wednesday.



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Ministries told to delay appointments

All ministries have been instructed to delay appointments and transfers of officials until the new cabinet is in place, reports said.



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SET rises 4.41 to 1,564.58 points

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index rose 4.41 points, or 0.28%, to close at 1,564.58 points today.



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Tanasak ready to join cabinet

Supreme Commander Tanasak Patimapragorn confirmed Wednesday he was ready to join the cabinet of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha where he was expected to become a deputy prime minister and foreign minister.



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Philippines rebuffs high-priced rice

MANILA - The Philippines, the biggest buyer of rice in Asia after China, will rerun a tender to buy 500,000 metric tons or seek supplies from another government after prices offered today were above-budget.



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42 foreigners arrested in Malaysia riot

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian police arrested 42 men after a riot by up to 1,000 mostly Nepalese workers sparked fires and destroyed parts of an electronics-export factory, highlighting accusations of poor conditions for many of the estimated four million foreign workers in the Southeast Asian country.



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Gloomy export figures for July may force revised growth target

THE COMMERCE MINISTRY will likely be forced to slash its export-growth target for this year from 3.5 per cent to 1.9 per cent after July's shipments continued to slide by 0.85 per cent year on year to US$18.89 billion.



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Malaysian women reportedly providing sex to jihadi fighters

Kuala Lumpur - At least three Sunni Muslim women from Malaysia have travelled to the Middle East to join the Islamic State militants, a report said Wednesday.



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NSC chief 'won't always be main negotiator' in South talks

The peace dialogue with insurgents to sort out violence in the far South will continue in accordance with a key policy of Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha, but the chief negotiator will not be always the National Security Council secretary-general as in previous meetings, deputy Army commander General Udomdej Sitabutr said Wednesday.



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One killed, another missing in Mae Hong Son flood

Heavy downpours on the Thai-Myanmar border caused a flash flood in Mae Hong Son province Wednesday that killed one farmer and left another missing.



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Fatal condo collapse: boss goes to police

Chanaichon Kerdthes, an executive of Plook Plang Co Ltd, who was in charge of the construction of a Pathum Thani condominium that collapsed and killed 14 workers on August 11, reported to police Wednesday.



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Digital boards to find missing cars, people

Police will set up digital billboards at intersections and public places to spread information on missing people and stolen vehicles following a successful trial.



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IMF chief Lagarde charged over corruption case

PARIS - IMF chief Christine Lagarde announced Wednesday she had been charged for "negligence" over a multi-million-euro corruption case relating to her time as French finance minister in 2008.



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Floods hit 1.2 million in India's Assam state

New Delhi - More than 1.2 million people have been affected by monsoon floods that ravaged India's north-eastern state of Assam, a news report said Wednesday.



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July exports down 0.85% year on year

Exports in July dropped by 0.85% year-on-year, with a total value of US$18.89 billion, due to reduction in shipments of gold, fuel and farm products.



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Council of University Presidents of Thailand to seek university digital TV channel

The Council of University Presidents of Thailand resolved Wednesday to have universities jointly establish a digital TV channel for universities.



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Singapore pursues driverless car tech

Singapore - The introduction of driverless vehicles in Singapore will be overseen by a new government committee from Wednesday, a news report said.



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Court affirms term for Saudi gem thief

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the seven-year sentence imposed on a former police sergeant major involved in the 1989 royal Saudi jewels scandal.



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Van Gaal asks Man Utd fans for patience after Cup exit

London - Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has asked his club's fans for patience as he tries to instil his philosophy.



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Sweeping up Shwedagon for merit

YANGON — Every evening, more than a dozen men and women walk in a tight row in front of Myanmar's most-revered Buddhist pagoda, sweeping the vast marble terrace in unison in hopes of keeping it clean for barefoot pilgrims.



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Second WHO worker infected with Ebola evacuated to Germany

Hamburg - A second World Health Organisation (WHO) staff member has been infected with Ebola in West Africa and will be evacuated to Germany, health officials said Wednesday.



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Fast, not furious in Asia's 'nanny state'

SINGAPORE - When 13 year-old Singaporean Choo Yixuan wants to take a break from her gruelling daily schedule of schoolwork and swim training, she dons a jumpsuit to go skydiving -- without a parachute.



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Myanmar rice exports surge 41%

Burma’s rice exports surged 41% since April, due to increased demand from Russia.



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Planters split on rubber stock sale

The military has reassured on Wednesday local rubber prices will not be affected by the sale of the government's stock but views remain split among planters about the move.



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Prayuth welcomes European investors

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Wednesday welcomed European business representatives at army headquarters in Bangkok, and guaranteed support for their investments in Thailand.



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Thai Muslims depart for Hajj

The first of almost 600 Muslims from Thailand’s South left Narathiwat province Wednesday for the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.



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SEC plans stock-manipulation fines

Thailand is planning new rules to check stock-market manipulation by allowing the regulator to file civil lawsuits and impose hefty fines on the law-breakers.



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SET up 9.08 to 1,569.25 points at noon

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 9.08 points or 0.58%, to close at 1,569.25 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 22.21 billion baht, with 4.27 billion shares traded.



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Senior cop moved after gambling raid

The superintendent of San Patong district police has been transferred to the provincial police headquarters in Chiang Mai province for an indefinite period for allowing a gambling house to operate in an area under his responsibility, Thairath Online reported.



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Parents to sign contract to stop street racers

Police will invite parents of street racers arrested over the last three years to sign an MOU in a bid to stop them from racing on public roads again.



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Digital billboards to assist tracing missing persons, stolen vehicles

Police will set up digital billboards at intersections and public places to disseminate information on missing people and stolen vehicles following a successful trial.



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Former cyber-security director guilty of US child porn

WASHINGTON - A federal jury in the United States convicted a former cyber security chief at the US health department on multiple child pornography charges Tuesday.



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Parents to sign contract to stop street racers

Police will invite parents of street racers arrested over the last three years to sign an MOU in a bid to stop them from racing on public roads again.



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Ex-007 Brosnan back as spy in new action thriller

LOS ANGELES - Former 007 star Pierce Brosnan returns to the world of guns and spies in "The November Man," an action thriller that pits his character against his former CIA bosses, with explosive effect.



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US consumer protection bureau offers advice on Bitcoin

New York - The US government has issued an advisory that warns about the risks that Bitcoins and other virtual currencies pose to consumers.



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15 houses burn down in Bang Na

About 15 wooden houses were destroyed in a fire on Udomsuk Road, in Bang Na district, Bangkok, early Wednesday morning.



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Police unit delivers babies in traffic

As the sun rose over the Thai capital on a weekday morning this summer, 23-year-old Noppamas Phinsoongnern felt the first pains of labour.



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145kg marijuana haul in Bung Kan

Police seized 145kg of compressed marijuana after chasing a pick-up truck along the Mekong River in Bung Kan province early Wednesday, Thairath Online reported.



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Engineered mosquitos fight dengue

It's a dry winter day in southeast Brazil, but a steamy tropical summer reigns inside the labs at Oxitec, where workers are making an unusual product: genetically modified mosquitoes to fight dengue fever.



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39 environment directors transferred

Thirty-nine senior officials at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have been transferred it was reported on Wednesday, affecting positions at Level 9 held by people appointed during the tenure of the past Yingluck Shinawatra government.



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Veera, seven others released

Veera Somkwamkid, coordinator of the Thai Patriots Network, and seven other activists have been released after being detained at Crime Suppression Division headquarters for four days, reports said.



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Shortages needed for sugar rebound

Global sugar consumption needs to outstrip supply by at least 3 million metric tonnes to 4 million tonnes before prices recover significantly, according to the International Sugar Organization.



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SET up 5.17 points at opening

Thai stocks opened up 0.33% at the start of trade this morning.



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After week, Japan death toll at 70

TOKYO - A week after huge landslides swamped the Japanese city of Hiroshima, the confirmed death toll from the tragedy hit 70 on Wednesday, with 18 people still missing.



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Student wins land in essay contest

PHICHIT — A Mathayom 3 (Grade 9) student won a land prize on Tuesday after her name emerged in a lucky draw from the shortlist of the essays contested in this northern province.



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Shares mixed, Nikkei hit by strong yen

HONG KONG - Asian markets were mixed Tuesday with a record close on Wall Street offset by profit-taking, while Japan's Nikkei succumbed to a stronger yen.



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No 'study trips' for local bodies

Members of local administrative bodies nationwide have been banned from using state budgets to organise “study trips” to prevent misuse of taxpayers' money.



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Japan airports' Wi-Fi allows mail snooping

TOKYO - Users of free wireless Internet connections at Japan's Narita, Kansai and Kobe airports are vulnerable to electronic eavesdropping of their e-mail and web browsing, a study by an information and communications specialist showed Tuesday.



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17th Irrawaddy dolphin dead in Trat

Coastal fishermen found this year’s 17th dead Irrawaddy dolphin near the beach in Trat province Monday, with initial investigation pointing to trawlers being responsible.



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Widodo to set cabinet in early October

JAKARTA — Indonesia's Joko Widodo will announce his cabinet team in early October as he steps up preparations to become the next leader of the world's third largest democracy, a senior adviser to the president-elect said.



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WHO wants minors e-cigarette ban

Governments should ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, warning that they pose a "serious threat" to foetuses and young people.



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Man Utd agree record fee for Di Maria

LONDON - Manchester United have agreed a British record transfer fee of pound sterling59.7 million ($98 million, 75 million euros) to sign Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid according to British media reports.



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Australia names new Ambassador to Thailand

Paul Robilliard is appointed as Australia's next Ambassador to Thailand, who is expected to replace James Wise in October.



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OCT secretary-general says Thailand will win 9 or 10 gold

The Olympic Committee of Thailand (OCT) is hoping that the country would produce at least 9-10 gold medals in the Incheon Asian Games, identifying sepak takraw as the sport where the prospects for gold are as high as four.



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NCPO approves roadmap, Bt526 million for garbage disposal

The National Council for Peace and Order Tuesday approved a roadmap for systematic garbage disposal, Col Winthai Suvaree, an NCPO spokesman said.



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Malaysian state leader to quit following bitter row

KUALA LUMPUR - The governor of Malaysia's most populous state said Tuesday he would resign after a weeks-long bitter political impasse over calls for his removal, which threatened to split apart the country's fast-rising opposition.



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Jailed Khon Kaen drug mule dies

A jailed Khon Kaen drug suspect died after a bag of methamphetamines he had swallowed in order to smuggle into prison broke.



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SET down 2.96 points to 1,560.17

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index rose 0.19% or 2.96 points to 1,560.17 points on Tuesday.



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Tanasak to visit Cambodia Aug 30-31

Thai Supreme Commander Tanasak Patimapragorn will visit Cambodia Aug 30-31, possibly to discuss issues related to the Preah Vihear temple.



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Daytime vendors banned on Silom

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will allow daytime stalls on Silom Road’s pavement until the end of September but night-time stalls will continue to stay.



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M'asia cops hunt semi-nude couple

KUALA LUMPUR - Police in a northern Malaysian town were sent to look for a man and a woman, believed to be models on a photo shoot, who were seen walking half-naked down a busy street, news reports said Tuesday.



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Drugs, porn found in temple raid

CHON BURI — Authorities arrested a monk and a layman and seized weapons, drugs and pornographic DVDs from a Buddhist temple in Si Racha district Tuesday.



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Report: Apiwan ill in Philippines

Former deputy House speaker Apiwan Wiriyachai, wanted on an arrest warrant for allegedly insulting the monarchy, is sick and has undergone a lung operation in the Philippines, according to Naew Na Online.



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Military to take lead in South talks

Malaysia wants Thailand's military to take point in peace negotiations with Muslim insurgents in the far South, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday.



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Singapore ups cyber security after hack

SINGAPORE - Singapore on Tuesday announced new measures to strengthen cyber security to prevent a recurrence of attacks on government websites incuding those of its president and prime minister.



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'Perfect storm' for Ebola to spread: virus pioneer

Peter Piot, the Belgian scientist who co-discovered the Ebola virus in 1976, on Tuesday said a "perfect storm" in West Africa had given the disease a chance to spread unchecked.



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Breakthrough in clouded leopard project in Sabah

A female Sunda clouded leopard has been fitted with a satellite collar



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Ebola 'easier to avoid than malaria': USAID

MONROVIA - The head of the US Agency for International Development said Tuesday poor understanding of Ebola was undermining the fight against the epidemic, pointing out that the fever is harder to get than malaria.



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WHO recommends banning e-cigarette sales to minors

GENEVA - Governments should ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, warning that they pose a "serious threat" to foetuses and youths.



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Singapore tourists found dead in Hat Yai hotel

A Singapore tourist was found dead in a well-known Hat Yai hotel Tuesday.



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Singapore ups security after hack

SINGAPORE - Singapore on Tuesday announced new measures to strengthen cyber security to prevent a recurrence of attacks on government websites incuding those of its president and prime minister.



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WHO: High number of infected health workers hampering Ebola fight

Geneva - The high proportion of health workers infected with the Ebola virus in West Africa is "unprecedented" and is hampering efforts to curb the epidemic, the World Health Organization (WHO)said Tuesday.



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Young at greatest risk of HIV

Thailand is facing a new rise in HIV cases as well as in sexually transmitted infections (STI) in certain population groups. Around 70 per cent of new STI cases are occurring among young people aged 15-24, particularly among men who have sex with men, young people in the sex trade and those who inject drugs, according to a study by UNICEF Thailand released on Monday.



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Rubber farmers feel 'betrayed' by NCPO

Thai rubber farmers who supported anti-government protests that led to a military coup in May say they feel betrayed because the ruling military is failing to help soften the blow of plunging rubber prices.



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First Australian MH17 victims due home this week: PM

SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Tuesday said the first remains of Australians killed in the MH17 crash will return home this week, as he announced a memorial for victims in Canberra.



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UAE aircraft bombed Islamists in Libya

WASHINGTON - The United Arab Emirates has secretly sent warplanes on bombing raids against Islamist militias in Libya over the past week, using bases in Egypt, US officials said.



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Australia allows mobile use in-flight

SYDNEY - Passengers on Qantas and Virgin Australia from Tuesday will be allowed to use mobile electronic devices in-flight with limited restrictions after a relaxation of the rules by the country's aviation authority.



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14-year-old girl perishes in her house fire in Ayutthaya

A 14-year-old in Ayutthaya perished in a fire that burned down her house at 3:30 am Tuesday, police said.



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Pongthep richest of former ministers

Former deputy prime minister and education minister Pongthep Thepkanchana is the richest of 13 ministers in the former Yingluck Shinawatra cabinet who have declared their assets and liabilities to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) one year after losing office, as required by the law.



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Skeletal foetus removed from mother

Doctors in India have removed the skeleton of a foetus that had been inside a woman for 36 years in what is believed to be the world's longest ectopic pregnancy, a doctor has said.



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SET up 0.83 to 1,563.96 points at noon

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went up 0.83 point or 0.05%, to close at 1,563.96 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 23.76 billion baht, with 5.64 billion shares traded.



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'Modern Family' makes Emmy history

LOS ANGELES, Aug 26, 2014 (AFP) - "Modern Family" made Emmy history on Monday, winning the title of best comedy series for a record-tying fifth year in a row at television's equivalent of the Oscars.



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Bryan Cranston wins Emmy for best drama actor

LOS ANGELES - Bryan Cranston won the Emmy for best drama actor Monday, the latest prize for his role as chemistry teacher-turned drugs kingpin in cult series "Breaking Bad."



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Julianna Margulies wins Emmy for best drama actress

LOS ANGELES - Julianna Margulies won best drama actress on Monday at the Emmys for her role in "The Good Wife," announced as television's equivalent of the Oscars neared its climax.



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Mobile use bad for school test scores: Japan study

TOKYO - Children who spend more than four hours a day on their mobile phone perform significantly worse on school tests than those who are limited to just 30 minutes, a Japanese government survey has found.



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Australia follows EU, US in allowing mobile devices in-flight

SYDNEY - Passengers on Qantas and Virgin Australia from Tuesday were allowed to use mobile electronic devices in-flight with limited restrictions after a relaxation of the rules by the country's aviation authority.



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B10bn to free farmers from loan sharks

The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has allocated a 10 billion baht credit line for farmers to borrow from to repay high-interest debts owed to loan sharks.



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Cult TV, comedy series rule Emmys

Cult TV drama series "Breaking Bad" and comedy hit "Modern Family" were the big winners at the annual Emmys, which also paid tribute to late Hollywood icon Robin Williams.



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Pha Ngan authorities issue box jellyfish warning

Koh Pha Ngan authorities have warned people to beware of box jellyfish after a French boy died on Saturday after being stung while swimming at a beach of this resort island off Surat Thani province.



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Girl dies, parents injured in house fire

A 14-year-old girl was killed and her father and mother seriously injured in a fire early Tuesday at a house in village in tambon Phailom of Phachi district in Ayutthaya province, reports said.



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Lost students rescued from thick forest

Six missing students of Suranaree University of Technology were rescued from thick forest in Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Monday night after wandering lost for several hours.



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US survey highlights mistrust of police

WASHINGTON - A survey laid bare the distrust the public harbors toward police in the United States, the same day a funeral was held for a black teenager shot dead by a white policeman.



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SET up 2.54 points at opening

Thai stocks opened up 0.16% at the start of trade this morning.



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Gold prices down B50 to B19,350

The Gold Traders Association on Tuesday morning announced buying prices at 18,965.16 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 19,250 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.



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Patong flooded by heavy rain

Patong area of Phuket island was flooded again by heavy rain on Monday afternoon, around 3pm.



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Asean free fund flow begins

Investors in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia can now buy and sell mutual funds issued in any of the three countries.



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Patong flooded by heavy rain (pix)

Patong area of Phuket island was flooded again by heavy rain on Monday afternoon, around 3pm.



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Girl pregnant after 5th serial rape

UTTARADIT – A 16-year-old girl claimed she had been raped repeatedly by five men since she was 12, with the latest attack leaving her pregnant.



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SET up 6.16 points to 1,563.13

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index rose 0.40% or 6.16 points to 1,563.13 points on Monday.



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Swede, Filipino busted for ATM scam

A Swede and a Filipino have been arrested on charges of making fake ATM cards to steal cash in major cities across Thailand.



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Sondhi freed on bail, posts Bt12-million assets as guarantee

The Supreme Court Monday allowed media tycoon and former yellow-shirt leader Sondhi Limthongkul to be released on bail after he posted Bt12 million worth of assets as a guarantee.



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Recall of Saudi head of mission respected: Sihasak

Thailand respects and understands Saudi Arabia's decision to recall its head of mission over a controversial court verdict concerning the abduction of Saudi businessman, Thai acting foreign minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Monday.



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Recall of Saudi head of mission respected: Sihasak

Thailand respects and understands Saudi Arabia's decision to recall its head of mission over a controversial court verdict concerning the abduction of Saudi businessman, Thai acting foreign minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Monday.



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Police: Veera, 7 others not charged

No charges have yet been laid against Veera Somkwamkid, coordinator of the Thai Patriots Network, and seven others arrested on Sunday for violating martial law, which prohibits political gatherings, during a march calling for energy reforms, Pol Col Prasopchoke Prommoon, deputy commander of the Crime Suppression Division, said on Monday.



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Liberian doctor dies of Ebola despite experimental treatment

Cape Town - A Liberian doctor died of Ebola despite being treated with the experimental drug ZMapp, local newspaper Front Page Africa reported on Monday.



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Swedish, Filipino arrested in Chiang Mai with 500 fake atm cards

Police have arrested two ATM skimmer suspects - a Swedish man and a Filipino man - in Chiang Mai's Muang district along with 500 fake electronic cards.



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10 guilty of AFC Cup rigging

HANOI — A Vietnam court found nine soccer players and a bookmaker guilty of match-fixing on Monday after they colluded to throw an AFC Cup game in Malaysia in return for a $40,000 bribe, state media reported.



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Edible insects a boon for farmers

THANON NANG KLARN — Depending solely on the rains to either yield a good rice crop or leave their fields dry and barren, farmers in this village in northeastern Thailand led a precarious and back-breaking existence. Then they discovered bugs.



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France's Hollande asks PM to form new government: presidency

PARIS - France was thrown into fresh crisis on Monday after President Francois Hollande asked his prime minister to form a new government.



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New French cabinet to be announced Tuesday

Paris - The new French government is to be unveiled Tuesday after Prime Minister Manuel Valls presented the government's resignation to President Francois Hollande in the morning, the presidency says.



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Japan urges early segue to democracy

TOKYO - Japan urged Thailand on Monday to ensure a "smooth and early" transition to a democratic system through a parliamentary election in the wake of the appointment of coup leader Prayuth Chan-ocha as prime minister.



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