Section 44 cannot be used to call for public referendum

National Legislative Assembly's president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said the government cannot call for a public referendum by using Article 44 of the 2014 provisional constitutional.

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Rise in prices of food, transport fares

The transport fare for the route used to be 175 rupees during normal times.

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Relief teams face five-day trek to deliver Nepal quake aid

The UN launched a $415 million appeal for survivors of Nepal's massive earthquake as coordinators warned Thursday that it might take a five-day trek to deliver relief supplies to some of the worst-hit rural areas.

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Shareholders back NMG management

SHAREHOLDERS of Nation Multimedia Group Plc yesterday gave the current management team an overwhelmingly vote of support to carry on with their professional responsibilities.

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Businesses buoyed by rate cut

Most businesses believe the lower policy interest rate could shore up investment sentiment, increase consumer purchasing power, help weaken the baht to boost exports and eventually get the economy back on track.

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Riots for relief supplies

Quake-hit nepalese angry over slow response; government says no more foreign rescue teams needed

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Thailand not prepared for another massive earthquake, experts say

THAILAND is not prepared for another devastating earthquake, Asia Institute of Technology professor Dr Pennung Warnitchai said yesterday.

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Thais recount escape as buildings collapsed

SOME Thai pilgrims who were in Nepal when the 7.8-earthquake struck on Saturday had a narrow escape as they witnessed the horrific scene first-hand.

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Referendum up to NRC and CDC: PM

PRAWIT ASSURES PUBLIC THERE'S PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE CHANGES TO CHARTER DRAFT

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Marine police alert for EU fishing checks

Agencies join up to inspect trawlers

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Key facts about the Nepal quake

A 7.8-magnitude quake struck Nepal at 0611 GMT on Saturday 25 April, 2015, flattening large parts of the capital Kathmandu and causing devastation across the impoverished Himalayan nation.

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Surprise Thai rate cut as junta trims growth forecast

Thailand's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday in a surprise move highlighting the junta's struggle to revive the faltering economy.

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Nepal tells foreign rescue teams not to come: UN

Nepal has told foreign search and rescue teams not to come because there are already enough in the earthquake-hit country, a senior UN official said Wednesday.

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Nepal aid efforts hampered by rumours of aftershocks

Rumours of aftershocks have been rippling through Kathmandu since Saturday's 7.8-magnitude earthquake, with some predicting an even larger quake to come.

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Nepal situation monitoring room opened at Government House

A situation monitoring room to coordinate rescue and aid operations for Nepal quake victims was opened at the Government House on Wednesday, Deputy Government Spokesman Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.

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Drug traffickers executed, sparks anger from Australia, Brazil

An Indonesian firing squad executed eight drug traffickers, including seven foreigners, in the early hours of Wednesday, sparking condemnation from Australia and Brazil who had made final,desperate pleas to save their nationals.

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India extends Nepal rescue ops to worst-hit areas

India today enlarged its relief and rescue operations in quake-hit Nepal beyond Kathmandu to the worst-affected epicentre areas and rushed Gorkha soldiers to remote places to assess the kind of assistance required, says Press Trust of India as reported by The Statesman.

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Victims need more aid

Inefficient officials slammed as survivors dig in the dirt for relatives

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Politicians against draft 'because they fear scrutiny'

National ethics assembly and new party-list system would be set up

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High-profile individuals help raise Nepal funds

Many high-profile individuals have joined the fund-raising efforts for Nepal in addition to those launched by many agencies, including the government's Dhamrongtham Centres nationwide.

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Thawil denies forced dispersal of red shirts

There was no forced dispersal of anti-government protesters back in 2010 - they just left by themselves, Thawil Pliensri, then secretary-general of the National Security Council, testified yesterday.

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PM denies role in Peace TV decision

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday denied being involved with the broadcasting regulator's decision to revoke the licence for Peace TV, but said no one should be afraid if they have not done anything wrong.

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Four Thai universities make it to top 100

FOUR THAI universities have made it to the QS World University Ranking of top 100 higher-educational institutions on the basis of subjects. The list was released today on the http://ift.tt/sY16li website.

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I'm determined to see peace and prosperity : PM

The first issue of the Prayut government's tabloid newsletter was published yesterday. A total of 60,000 copies of "Government Newsletter for the People" will be distributed across the country.

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Dhamrongdham Center to collect donation for Nepalese victims

The Interior Ministry has assigned Dhamrongdham Centers nationwide to receive donations in cash for Nepalese people affected by the earthquake in Nepal on Saturday.

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Nepal PM says toll could be 10,000

KATHMANDU (Reuters) - The death toll from Nepal's devastating earthquake could reach 10,000, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as residents frustrated by the government's slow response used their bare hands to dig for signs of their loved ones.

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Nepal's Constituent Assembly members to donate one-month salary

Nepal's Constituent Assembly chairman Subhas Nembang on Monday has directed all the CA members to donate an amount equivalent to their one month's salary for the relief of Saturday earthquake victims.

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8 million people affected by Nepal quake: UN

Eight million people in Nepal need humanitarian assistance following the devastating earthquake on Saturday, the United Nations said Tuesday.

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Nepal urgently needs tents, dry food, medicines

The Nepal government urgently needs tents, dry food, mattresses, medicines and other basic essentials to distribute to its people who are in dire need of relief and support after Saturday's major earthquake and Sunday's aftershocks, a senior official said here on Monday.

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The French Embassy launches new website

The French Embassy will launch a new website today to promote network of former students and trainees who have completed their stays in France.

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Trees block Sarasin Road after storm

A STORM that ripped through the heart of Bangkok yesterday uprooted many trees in the Sarasin Road area of the city and blocked the tracks of the BTS Skytrain's Silom Line.

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Rules on IUU must be tightened, Thai envoy says

THAILAND NEEDS to put a much stronger legal framework in place for the fisheries sector to meet international standards on environmental protection, as required by the European Union because of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, a senior Thai envoy has said.

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Half of charter draft 'needs change'

NATIONAL Reform Council member Seree Suwanphanont yesterday proposed a debate before the NRC votes on the final constitution draft.

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HM the King sends condolences

HIS MAJESTY the King has sent a note of condolences to the president of Nepal in the wake of the massive earthquake that killed thousands in the Himalayan country on Saturday.

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Nepali govt struggling, Thai student says

A THAI medical student in Nepal has described the harsh conditions there with a severe food and drink shortage, destroyed infrastructure and urgent need of medical help.

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Trees block sarasin road after storm

A STORM that ripped through the heart of Bangkok yesterday uprooted many trees in the Sarasin Road area of the city and blocked the tracks of the BTS Skytrain's Silom Line.

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Nepalis flee quake-devastated capital as toll passes 3,800

Nepalis started fleeing their devastated capital on Monday after an earthquake killed more than 3,800 people and toppled entire streets, as the United Nations prepared a "massive" aid operation.

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'She was my everything': Tragic end to Nepal quake rescue

As he watched Nepalese police rescuers finally pull the lifeless body of his 14-year-old daughter from the rubble of their home, Dayaram Mohat collapsed on the floor in grief.

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License of Peace TV revoked

The broadcasting regulator on Monday approved by majority votes to revoke a broadcasting license of politics-oriented satellite TV station, "Peace TV" for breaching an agreement with the regulator as well as orders issued by the junta.

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HM the King sent condolences to Nepal

His Majesty the King has sent a condolence to Nepal that is hit by massive quake on Saturday.

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Urgent appeal

You are invited to donate money to the victims of the Nepal earthquake disaster.

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Ratchanok wins Asian crown

THAI SENSATION Ratchanok Intanon ended the country's long wait yesterday by stunning the London Olympic gold medallist and Chinese top seed Li Xuerui in a hard-fought three-game thriller 20-22 23-21 21-12 to capture the historic women's singles crown in the US$200,000 Badminton Asia Championships in Wuhan, China.

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World rallies on social media outlets to help Nepal

FOLLOWING the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked Nepal's capital Kathmandu and its surrounds on Saturday - resulting in a death toll nearing 1,900 yesterday - the assistance from countries, humanitarian organisations, companies and individuals has been great and swift.

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'Amend charter as we said and the NRC will back it'

THE National Reform Council would vote to pass the draft charter if the Constitution Drafting Committee alters the text in ways the NRC has suggested, NRC whip spokesman Wanchai Sornsiri said yesterday.

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The people decide, not MPs: PM

Politicians have no right to decide whether election should be put off

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'Missing' Thais alive and well, ministry says

FOREIGN Ministry spokesman Sek Wannamethee said late yesterday that the Thai Embassy in Kathmandu had found that six Thai medical students unaccounted for since the massive earthquake struck Nepal on Saturday were safe.

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Foreign Ministry to meet on help for Nepal

Thailand's Foreign Affairs Ministry is calling for a meeting tomorrow to mobilise assistance from various government agencies for Nepal.

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Asian countries search for citizens stranded

Asian countries were scrambling on Sunday to locate thousands of their nationals stranded in Nepal after a huge earthquake devastated the Himalayan nation, severing communications and transport links.

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Chairman of Government Lottery Office resigns

Chairman of the Government Lottery Office, Somchai Sajjapongse, has resigned after nine months in office.

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International rescuers, aid dispatched to Nepal

KATHMANDU (AFP) - International aid groups and governments intensified efforts to get rescuers and supplies into earthquake-hit Nepal on Sunday, but severed communications and landslides in the Himalayan nation posed formidable challenges to the relief effort.

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Thailand cleared of anti-dumping charge

The US Court of International Trade has dismissed Thailand of market dumping. The Coalition of Gulf Shrimp Industries (COGSI) had accused Thailand and six others countries of violating the anti-dumping rules.

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Thailand cleared of market dumping charged

The US Court of International Trade has dismissed Thailand of market dumping. The Coalition of Gulf Shrimp Industries had accused Thailand and six others countries of violating the anti-dumping rules.

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Government Lottery Board chairman quits

Chairman of the Government Lottery Board Somchai Sajjapong has resigned after nine months in office.

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Thai government launches campaign to help Nepal

The government has launched a donation campaign to mobilize assistance for Nepal; meanwhile, the military and the Ministry of Public Health are prepared to send doctors and disaster response teams to the quake-hit country.

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International rescuers, aid dispatched to Nepal quake

International aid groups and governments intensified efforts to get rescuers and supplies into earthquake-hit Nepal on Sunday, but severed communications and landslides in the Himalayan nation posed formidable challenges to the relief effort.

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Charter will ensure more scrutiny

Constitution drafters maintain that the new charter will strengthen people's power of scrutiny, as members of independent organisations with the authority to scrutinise will also be subject to scrutiny.

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PM to push for people-centred Asean community

THAILAND will push for a people-centred Asean community and centrality of Asean in the international community when government leaders from the regional grouping's member countries meet in Kuala Lumpur this week.

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Pak Bara Port could kill marine ecosystem: NRC member

CONSTRUCTION of a deepwater port at Pak Bara in Satun would lead to a domino-like collapse of the marine ecosystem in the entire South Andaman Sea - destroying scores of people's livelihoods and way of life, an environmental expert has warned.

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Police seize condo and luxury car in UFUN case

POLICE YESTERDAY seized more assets tied to UFUN's alleged pyramid scheme worth about Bt40 million - a unit in a Chao Phraya riverside condo in Klong San in Bangkok and a Bt15-million Lamborghini Gallardo. So far 228 people, claiming to have lost Bt63 million, have filed complaints with police over UFUN.

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Thais win medals at Young Scientists conference

Thai students won two gold medals, one silver, two bronze and a best poster award at the 22nd International Conference of Young Scientists in Izmir, Turkey.

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Death toll from huge quake hits 876: police

The death toll from a massive earthquake which devastated parts of Nepal on Saturday has risen to 876, according to police.

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Poll delay proposal slammed

Pheu Thai demands speedy election; politicians who attended Thursday's meeting do not represent the people, say experts

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NGO pushes for production sharing in oil exploration bids

The People's Network for Energy Reform has urged the government to include special conditions in the amendments to the petroleum act so as to allow the use of a production sharing contract (PSC) in the upcoming round of bidding for oil and gas exploration.

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THAI aims to be the 'safest airline'

Thai Airways International Plc ( THAI) President Charamporn Jotikasthira yesterday said the airline aims to be the safest carrier in the Asia-Pacific region within this year. The airline is now running internal audit procedure in the wake of safety issues raised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

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Some provisions prejudiced: Seree

NRC justice panel chief questions need for new election organising committee

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Two women shot dead in deep South

Man and three children wounded in Narathiwat blast targeting officials

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Thailand agrees closer military ties with China during visit by top Beijing official

Thailand and China Friday agreed to forge closer military ties, creating more mechanisms for cooperation on defence and security matters, according to a visiting senior Chinese military officer, Air Chief Marshal Xu Qiliang.

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Certain charter provisions 'too prejudiced': Seree

Seree Suwanphanont, chairman of the National Reform Council (NRC) panel on justice system, court and judges, told charter drafters Friday that many provisions in the new charter were created with "prejudice and emotion" and they will consequently create problems in the future.

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Summit to urge 'self-restraint' in South China Sea dispute: draft

A Southeast Asian summit will urge "self-restraint" in the South China Sea but avoid directly criticising Chinese actions that have fanned tensions in the contested waters, a diplomatic source with knowledge of a draft statement said Friday.

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Families of death row inmates, fearing worst, head to Indonesia

Relatives and diplomats scrambled Friday to visit several foreign drug convicts on death row in Indonesia as authorities, defying international outrage, made final preparations to execute them.

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Parties not averse to poll delay

Democrats, Pheu Thai express concern, want constitution to be democratic

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NACC accuses former ministers of fabricating G2G rice scheme

Claims of rice stockpiles being sold through government-to-government (G2G) scheme by the Yingluck Shinawatra administration were "total lies", National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member Vicha Mahakhun told members of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday.

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Harsher penalties for belligerent taxi drivers who are not fair with the fare

TAXI DRIVERS who tamper with or refuse to use their meters and those who damage the country's reputation by abandoning their passengers will face heavier penalties, the Department of Land Transport said yesterday.

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Thailand 'must remain' at bottom of TIP report

Ex-Us envoy pushes for lowest ranking as 'many of the problems still remain'

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Landless farmers join protest to demand urgent help from govt

Sansern accepts petitions but warns the protesters against rallying

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Wissanu orders PACC to find additional evidence

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Kreangam ordered the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) to find additional evidence of corruption against some of the 115 Interior Ministry officials on a blacklist.

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Wissanu orders PACC to find additina evidence

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Kreangam ordered the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) to find additional evidence of corruption against some of the 115 Interior Ministry officials on a blacklist.

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Land Transport Department threatens actions against rogue taxi drivers

TAXI DRIVERS who tamper with or refuse to use their meters and those who damage the country's reputation by abandoning their passengers will face heavier penalties, the Department of Land Transport said Thursday.

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Indonesia, Thailand, agree to work together on illegal fishing

Indonesia and Thailand agreed Thursday to set up a joint taskforce on illegal fishing, a lucrative cross-border trade that labour groups claim is responsible for enslaving thousands of workers from across Southeast Asia.

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Crackdown on illegal fishing

Govt might use Article 44 to put an end to IUU practices; four-point priority action plan devised

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CDC chief rules out return of power |to bureaucrats

THE CHIEF constitution drafter yesterday defended the new system of appointing civil servants under Article 207 of the new charter, insisting that it does not promote 'bureaucratic polity' - more power to the bureaucrats, as many National Reform Council (NRC) members fear.

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3 Bonanza execs face charges

Encroachment probe to end soon; case to be sent to prosecutors in early May

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Junta agents force cancellation of event to honour late taxi driver

A SYMPOSIUM and the ceremonial opening of a conference room in honour of a taxi driver who killed himself in protest against the 2006 coup was banned by the authorities after they visited the organisers on Tuesday.

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Towards an equal world

UN gender equality campaign encourages Thai men to stand up for women's right

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First foreign bank in decades opens in Myanmar

The first foreign bank to operate in Myanmar for decades officially opened the doors of its Yangon branch Wednesday, the latest government bid to attract foreign investment in the emergent nation.

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Thai bookseller given jail term for royal defamation

A man was sentenced Wednesday to two years in jail for selling books that allegedly defamed the monarchy, the latest in a string of convictions under the lese majeste law.

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Public forum on petroleum expansion held

Energy Ministry today holds a public forum in the southern province of Songkhla before the second phase of the petroleum expansion project in the Gulf of Thailand begins.

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Three injured in helicopter crash in Koh Kret

A chartered helicopter crashed on Koh Kret in Nonthaburi province, injuring three people.

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EU warning to Thai fishery

European union gives govt six months to tackle illegal, unregulated fishing practices, as well as trafficking; ministry voices disappointment

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New charter will pave way for weak, unstable governments: NRC

THE CHAIRMAN of the National Reform Council (NRC) panel on political reform, Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, yesterday called the kind of government that would eventually be formed from the new draft constitution "imbalanced", "weak", "unstable" and "disconnected from the people".

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Net spreads wider over UFUN

Investigators eye another 3 to 4 related firms, expand focus to 30 key suspects

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Cancer treatment ads exaggerated, says govt

MANY THAI PATIENTS FLYING TO CHINA FOR UNPROVEN, POSSIBLY DANGEROUS, THERAPY

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Thai businessman Bee to seal AC Milan deal next week

THAI businessman Bee Taechaubol revealed yesterday he was on the verge of becoming the new majority shareholder at Italian Serie A club AC Milan, saying he will fly to Milan this weekend to seal the deal.

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EU issues yellow card on Thailand over illegal fishing

The European Commission on Tuesday put Thailand on formal notice for not taking sufficient measures in the international fight against illegal fishing (IUU). Thailand has six months to implement a corrective tailor-made action plan, read the press release issued on Tuesday.

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Tale of two locations at this Asean summit

Ask the people around you. No, even better, look around Kuala Lumpur. Is there anything to indicate that something big will take place in the city?

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Thailand's power consumption hits new high: Energy official

Thailand's power consumption has hit a new record today at 27,139 megawatts, according to Deputy Energy Permanent Secretary Tawarath Sutabutr.

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Chavalit denies link to Samui blast

A close aide to Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh yesterday dismissed reports that the former prime minister was involved in planning the bomb blast at the Central Festival Samui mall in Surat Thani on April 10.

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No worries over public debt to GDP

Thailand's public debt will not exceed half of GDP if economic growth comes in at 3.6% this year, says a senior Finance Ministry official.

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THAI Smile forced to fly solo abroad

THAI Smile Airways must secure its own rights to operate international flights from each country's government, as it can no longer piggyback on permits granted to parent Thai Airways International.

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7-Eleven to sell Thai Smile tickets

Along with paying for your beer, mobile top-up card, toasted sandwich and utility bill, 7-Eleven stores will now let you book airline tickets on Thai Smile Airways.

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New York Times wins three Pulitzers

NEW YORK - The New York Times on Monday won three prestigious Pulitzer Prizes and a St Louis newspaper took the breaking news photography award for its coverage of the racial unrest in Ferguson, Missouri.

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EU unveils migrant action plan as more boats in distress

LUXEMBOURG - EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini unveiled plans Monday to tackle a growing migrant crisis after telling member states they had "no more excuses" not to act as fresh distress calls rang out in the Mediterranean.

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Twitter expands privacy on direct messages

NEW YORK - Twitter said Monday it was making it easier to take direct messages private, carving out a bigger space for targeted exchanges on the popular microblogging service.

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Govt to ban begging, control busking

Buskers who stage performances in public areas in exchange for money will need approval from authorities after the cabinet yesterday agreed to a law change which will also outlaw begging.

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Charter will promote unity, reconciliation, CDC says

'MMP VOTING SYSTEM WILL YIELD COALITION GOVERNMENTS AND END POWER FIGHTS'

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Warning over radiation from cancer patients

THE DEPARTMENT of Medical Services has urged cancer patients who have undergone Iodine-125 implantation treatment in China to get themselves tested to ensure they are not harming others with radiation.

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Narong to breathe new life into education

Says three transferred heads have not been found guilty of corruption yet

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DSI provides info for probe into UFUN

THE Department of Special Investigation (DSI) passed information about the case against UFUN Thailand's alleged pyramid scheme to police yesterday for further investigation, as three more people - one a military officer - filed complaints with police over the company.

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Kicking for keeps

"Muay Thai Live"director Ekachai Uekrongtham teams up Tony Jaa on "Skin Trade" to bring and international flavour to Thai action movies

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Drunk prosecutor caught bullying police

The Office of the Attorney-General on Monday confirmed an alleged drunk driver filmed in a viral video refusing a breathalyser test and intimidating a police officer was a public prosecutor and an investigation into his behaviour is underway.

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More migrant deaths, sea rescues as EU plans response

ROME – More migrant deaths in the Mediterranean Sea were reported Monday, while foreign and interior ministers from the European Union were meeting in Luxembourg to work out a common response to the spiralling crisis.

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7-Eleven to sell Thai Smile tickets

Along with paying for your beer, mobile top-up card, toasted sandwich and utility bill, 7-Eleven stores will now let you book airline tickets on Thai Smile Airways.

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PAD leaders plead innocent to defying ISA in 2011

Ten leading members of the People's Alliance for Democracy on Monday pleaded innocent to charges of staging a 2011 rally over the Preah Vihear temple dispute with Cambodia

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Customs seize African elephant tusks worth US$6m

BANGKOK - Four tonnes of African elephant ivory worth $6 million has been seized at a Bangkok port in a container labelled as beans, Thai customs said Monday, in the kingdom's largest-ever haul of its kind.

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Course for exclusive club put on hold

The National Defence College (NDC) has delayed its new course for the youth following complaints about the selection process.

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Thai envoy No 2 to Cambodia transferred

The Cabinet Monday transferred Surapol Maneepong from the position of the minister of the Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh to the post of ambassador attached to the Foreign Ministry.

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Tarit will be treated fairly, NACC says

THE National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) insisted Monday the agency would ensure justice for former Department of Special Investigation chief Tarit Pengdith, who has asked for another 30-day postponement to submit a retroactive asset declaration for Bt40.95 million worth of assets.

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Course for exclusive club delayed

The National Defence College (NDC) has delayed its new course for the youth following complaints about the selection process.

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Tarit will be treated fairly, NACC says

THE National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) insisted Monday the agency would ensure justice for former Department of Special Investigation chief Tarit Pengdith, who has asked for another 30-day postponement to submit a retroactive asset declaration for Bt40.95 million worth of assets.

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Commerce Ministry notes six-month achievements

IN THE FIRST six months of the 2015 fiscal year, the Commerce Ministry helped sell about 3 million tonnes of rice, through auctions and deals with other governments, worth Bt36 billion, Commerce Ministry Chatchai Sarikalya told a news conference Monday.

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New law seeks better control over beggars, and buskers

THE CABINET Monday gave the green light to a draft bill on street beggars, which empowers the Social Development and Human Security Ministry to send migrant beggars back to their home countries. Also under the bill, buskers and street performers will be required to seek permission from local administrative bodies before taking to the streets.

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Indonesia pushing free-trade pacts with S. Korea, EEA

JAKARTA — Indonesia will aggressively pursue talks on free-trade agreements with countries such as South Korea and the three European Economic Area nations, in its latest move to boost exports, a government official said Monday.

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SET closes down 6.53 to 1,560.32

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index fell 6.53 points or 0.42% to 1,560.32 on Monday.

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DSI passes Ufun probe to police

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has decided to pass the investigation into the alleged multi-million-baht pyramid scheme involving Ufun Store Co over to the police.

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6.0 quake rattles Indonesia

A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia's western Sumatra island Monday, the US Geological Survey said, but no tsunami warning was issued and there were no reports of casualties or damage.

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Pretties banned by Shanghai auto show

SHANGHAI — The Shanghai Auto Show banned scantily clad female models and automakers responded with dancers and fresh-faced young women holding tablet computers.

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Asean neighbours bookend Thailand's Songkran death toll

While the overall number of people killed on the roads during Buddhist new year festivals in Laos and Cambodia paled in comparison with Songkran carnage in Thailand, neither country was able to reduce fatalities and deaths in Laos actually outpaced Thailand on a per-capita basis.

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Thai ambassador to Cambodia transferred

The Cabinet Monday transferred Surapol Maneepong from the position of the ambassador to Cambodia to the post of ambassador attached to the Foreign Ministry.

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Rattikul appointed new director general of European Affairs Department

The Cabinet Monday appointed Rattikul Chansuriya, deputy director general of the International Economic Affairs Department, the new director general of the European Affairs Department.

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Sakol appointed new governor of Sports Authority of Thailand

The Cabinet Monday appointed Sakol Wannapong the new governor of the Sports Authority of Thailand as proposed by the board of the SAT.

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PM orders Finance Ministry to set up fund to help poor elderly

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday ordered the Finance Ministry to coordinate with other government to set up a fund to help the elderly people from poor families, Deputy Government Spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said.

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National spiker Malika wins best server award in Indonesia

Hard-hitting Malika Kanthong

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Northeastern people warned of sudden drop of temperature in two days

Residents of several northeastern provinces were Monday warned to brace themselves for a possible drop of temperature by 10 Celsius degree when the high pressure mass or cool temperature from China crashes with the extreme wave heat of some 40 to 42 degrees in the region on Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Commerce minister to attend meeting on rice and rubber in China next month

Commerce Minister Chatchai Sarikalya will attend the second meeting on Thailand-China cooperation on agricultural trade in China's Kunming between May 7-9 to discuss rubber and rice deals.

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Red-shirt activist released without charge related to Samui blast

A red-shirt activist who has posted a message on his Facebook wall encouraging attacks against Surat Thani shortly before Samui blast has been released after he was detained by troops for seven days, Col Winthai Suvaree, spokesman of the National Council for Peace and Order said Monday.

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Indonesia seeks to lure investors at 'Asia's Davos'

Indonesia welcomed business chiefs and government leaders Monday to Asia's edition of the World Economic Forum, as calls mount for President Joko Widodo to do more to show his commitment to reform.

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McDonald's faces 'cockroach burger' claim in New Zealand

Fast food giant McDonald's said Monday it was aware of a New Zealand woman's allegation she found a half-eaten cockroach in a hamburger bought at one of its South Island restaurants.

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Chaiyaphum people calls for double-track railway

Over 1,000 Chaiyaphum people participated in a public hearing at Chaiyaphum Park Hotel to express their support for the construction of double-track railway to pass through their province.

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Energy Business Department proposes tax increase on LPG-fuelled cars

Energy Business Department Director General Withoon Kulcharoenwirat said Monday that he will raise a proposal with the Land Transport Department to increase registration tax on vehicles that uses LPG gas as fuel.

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'Pretties' banned from Shanghai auto show

SHANGHAI — The Shanghai Auto Show banned scantily clad female models and automakers responded with dancers and fresh-faced young women holding tablet computers.

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Decision on ‘men in black’ case delayed again

The Criminal Court on Monday postponed for the fourth time the examination of evidence in the case against four men and a woman allegedly involved in the killing of soldiers and civilians during the political unrest in 2010.

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Bonanza encroaches on 166 rai of public land

The amount of public land encroached on by the Bonanza Resort’s racetrack has risen to a total of 166.5 rai at Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima's Pak Chong district, according to latest assessment by the Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro).

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Chinese imperial palace may sue over replica: state media

BEIJING - The managers of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, looted by British and French troops in the 19th century, are threatening legal action over a Chinese movie studio's sprawling $5 billion replica, state media said.

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'Logistical issues' delay refugee flights to Cambodia

SYDNEY — The Australian government appeared to have delayed on Monday a planned first flight to transfer refugees held in one of its offshore detention centres to Cambodia amid reports people are shunning the voluntary programme.

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Japan robot receptionist welcomes shoppers

TOKYO - She can smile, she can sing and this robot receptionist who started work in Tokyo on Monday never gets bored of welcoming customers to her upmarket shop.

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Anti-fracking rally outside US embassy

About 20 activists of the "Stop Fracking Thailand" group rallied at the United States embassy in Bangkok on Monday morning in protest against the use of fracking by US companies drilling for natural gas in Thailand, complaining that it was polluting the environment and food chain.

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Storm warning for upper Thailand

Summer thunderstorms, gusty winds and some hail are expected over the Northeast during April 21-23 with another rather strong high pressure system covering southern China expected to reach Thailand's upper Northeast tomorrow, the Meteorological Department said on Monday.



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Philippines voices China alarm as US war games begin

The Philippines voiced alarm Monday about Chinese "aggressiveness" in disputed regional waters as it launched giant war games with the United States that were partly aimed at warning China.



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Philippines voices China alarm as US war games begin

The Philippines voiced alarm Monday about Chinese "aggressiveness" in disputed regional waters as it launched giant war games with the United States that were partly aimed at warning China.



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SET down 4.95 to 1,561.90 at midday

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index fell 4.95 points or 0.32% to 1,561.90 at noon on Monday.



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'M Suadaeng' freed without charges

The military has released a red-shirt supporter who allegedly posted a Facebook message warning people of a massive bomb in Surat Thani ten hours ahead of the car bomb explosion at Central Festival Samui mall on April 10.



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Samui Municipality plans to increase number of security cameras to 3,000

The Koh Samui Municipality plans to increase the number of security cameras of the municipality and private firms to at least 3,000 around the island to monitor against untoward incidents, Koh Samui mayor Ramnetr Jaikwang said Monday.



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Borwornsak tells NRC no blueprint for drafting charter

Constitution Drafting Committee chairman Borwornsak Uwanno affirmed with the National Reform Council on the first day of the debate on the first draft of the new charter that his panel had no blueprint for writing the draft.



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Thai airline services on the line as safety deadline nears

The passenger services of 28 Thai-registered international airlines will for a time be at the mercy of the countries they fly to because verification of their air operator certificates cannot be completed within the deadline set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).



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Powerful quake hits Taiwan and Japan, tsunami warning lifted

One man died and another was hospitalised Monday in a fire caused by a powerful quake off Taiwan that also set buildings shaking in the capital Taipei and sparked a short-lived tsunami warning in far southwestern Japan.



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Thai airline passenger services on the line as deadline nears

The passenger services of 28 Thai-registered international airlines will for a time be at the mercy of the countries they fly to because verification of their air operator certificates cannot be completed within the deadline set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).



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NRC begins to debate charter draft

The National Reform Council has begun deliberating the draft constitution with 160 members having signed up to debate it.



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Japan tsunami warning lifted: meteorologists

Japanese meteorologists cancelled a tsunami warning Monday an hour after a powerful quake struck off the coast of Taiwan.



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NRC kicks off draft charter debate

The National Reform Council kicks off a debate on the first draft of the new constitution at 9:30 am Monday by playing a video clip that summarises the works of the Constitution Drafting Committee for about ten minutes.



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'Worst-ever' migrant shipwreck prompts calls for EU action

ROME - European Union (EU) ministers headed Monday into crisis talks under pressure to confront people-smuggling gangs, with more than 700 people feared dead in what may be the Mediterranean's deadliest migrant disaster to date.



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Tsunami warning in Japan after quake off Taiwan

TOKYO - A tsunami up to a metre high was forecast to hit islands in Japan's far south on Monday after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Taiwan.



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Philippines, US conduct exercises amid China tension

MANILA - The Philippines and the United States on Monday began one of their largest joint military training exercises in years amid increasing tensions with China over its reclamation activities in the disputed South China Sea.



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Man slain in Narathiwat

A man was shot dead in a drive-by attack in Narathiwat's Rueso district on Sunday night, police said.



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Fire at Ayutthaya dump site contained

Firefighters battled overnight to control a blaze at an old garbage dump in Ayutthaya province’s Tha Rua district, and were continuing to monitor the smoking rubbish heap on Monday



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'Worst-ever' migrant shipwreck prompts calls for EU action

EU ministers headed Monday into crisis talks under pressure to confront people-smuggling gangs, with more than 700 people feared dead in what may be the Mediterranean's deadliest migrant disaster to date.



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Tsunami warning after 6.6 magnitude quake in Japan

A tsunami as big as one metre (three feet) was reportedly forecast to hit islands in Japan's far south Monday after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Taiwan.



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SET down 2.91 points at opening

Thai stocks opened down 0.19% at the start of trade this morning.



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Charter draft available for download

The Bangkok Post has obtained a copy of the draft constitution and an English translation.



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Gold prices stable at B18,500

The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 18,131.36 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments and 18,400 baht per baht weight for gold bar.



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41 airlines need to be recertified by July: Prajin

THE Transport Ministry is considering asking the prime minister to use Article 44 to help "solve" urgent aviation safety problems, including the need to recertify 41 airlines by the end of June.



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Teacher among two more suspects arrested over Samui car bomb

A teacher is among the two new suspects arrested for allegedly playing a role in the Central Festival Samui bomb blast.



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Charter's vote plan loopholes loom large

Loopholes in the draft charter provisions on political and voting systems are expected to dominate much of the National Reform Council (NRC) debate on the draft, which begins Monday.



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Airline, cargo bosses bullish on outlook

Most airline and airfreight bosses remain upbeat about the outlook in the year ahead, with further growth in profitability expected.



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150 tonnes of ivory declared

More than 22,000 ivory collectors, including well-known politicians and businesspeople, have reported about 150 tonnes of their ivory items to authorities as the legal deadline to declare the ivory assets ends Tuesday.



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Used-car sales set to surge

The used-car sector expects a vibrant market this year as fewer buyers are likely to afford new cars due to current economic constraints.



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China's Xi heads to Islamabad to unveil $46 billion investment

ISLAMABAD - Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Islamabad Monday for a rare visit to unveil a $46 billion investment plan that Pakistan hopes will end its chronic energy crisis and "transform" the country into a regional economic hub.



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Police ready identikit of 'Samui bomb driver'

Police will issue an identikit image of a man who allegedly drove the stolen pickup truck used in the Koh Samui car bomb.



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City return to winning ways

LONDON - Manchester City strengthened their grip on fourth place in the Premier League with a 2-0 win at home to West Ham on Sunday, but at the cost of seeing David Silva carried off on a stretcher.



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Aston Villa push Liverpool out of FA Cup

LONDON - Fabian Delph destroyed Steven Gerrard's hopes of a fairytale Liverpool send-off by scoring the winner as Aston Villa reached the FA Cup final with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.



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Ex-DSI chief hit with assets freeze

NACC says Tarit pengdith is 'unusually rich' but he denies concealing assets



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Boonsong faces trial on June 29

The Supreme Court has pencilled in June 29 to commence the first trial in the case involving former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and 20 others in relation to alleged corruption in government-to-government rice deals under the Yingluck government's controversial rice-pledging scheme.



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Reformers, drafters ready for review

80 council members expected to speak on parts of new charter



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Parks chief asks temple to allow transfer of tigers

146 bIg cats due to be handed over to state centres on Friday



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He changed the face of Thai aviation and did it with style

Chatrachai Bunya-Ananta, November 6, 1932-April 18, 2015: Chatrachai turned thai airways international into a world-leading carrier



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Soldier charged of drunk driving

Master Sergeant Second Class Tantikorn Mooyen, 27, was charged of drunk driving and causing severe danger to others following an accident late Saturday night.



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Supreme Court accepts Boonsong's case

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has agreed to start the trial against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and 20 accomplices.



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Japan lesbian couple 'wed' amid calls for same-sex marriage

TOKYO (AFP) - A lesbian couple held a symbolic wedding ceremony in Tokyo on Sunday, as calls grow for Japan to legalise same-sex marriage.



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Pope urges actions after new Mediterranean tragedy

VATICAN CITY, (AFP) - Pope Francis on Sunday urged world leaders to respond "decisively" after 700 migrants were feared drowned in the deadliest migrant shipwreck yet in the Mediterranean.



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Supreme Court accepts Boonsong's case

The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has agreed to start the trial against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and 20 accomplices.



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80 NRC members to join charter debate

A number of 80 members of the National Reform Council have signed up to debate on the draft Constitution, said a council member Alongkorn Polabutr.



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Activist Sombat suspends packed rice sale

Activist Sombat Boonngamanong, editor of online Laijud magazine, announced on his Facebook wall Saturday that he decided to stop selling his 5-kilogramme packs of Laijud brand jasmine rice for a while to upgrade his product quality.



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Court accepts Boonsong case for trial

A panel of nine judges of the Supreme Court has accepted for trial a case against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and 20 other individuals and companies accused of corruption in government-to-government rice deals.



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2 Chinese rescued after jet ski sinks off Koh Larn island

Two Chinese tourists were safely rescued by fishermen on Saturday evening after their jet ski sank near Koh Larn, a popular island off Pattaya, forcing them to float in the sea for five hours.



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Senior Ubon police transferred after army busts gambling den

The Ubon Ratchathani Muang district police chief and five other senior police officers have been abruptly transferred to inactive posts following a military-led raid on a gambling den at a resort in which 16 gamblers were arrested on Saturday night.



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Tarit confident he can defend assets

Tarit Pengdith, an advisor attached to the PM's Office and former chief of Department of Special Investigation, expressed confidence Sunday that he will be able to defend his assets after the National Anti-Corruption Commission froze it.



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NACC freezes Tarit's Bt40.9 million worth of assets

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has frozen Bt40.9 million worth of assets of former Department of Special Investigation chief Tarit Pengdith on suspicion it had been accumulated unlawfully, the NACC announced Sunday.



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BMW to recall 91,800 Mini Coopers over air bag flaw

BMW of North America LLC will recall about 91,800 Mini Coopers in the U.S. to fix a flaw with the passenger seat mat that may prevent the air bag from deploying, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.



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Illegal logs seized in modified pickup

More than 60 phayung logs (Siamese rosewood) worth several millions of baht were seized and a man arrested when a pickup truck modified to sell cloth plunged into a paddy field in Khun Han district in Si Sa Ket in the early hours of Sunday.



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Man arrested with 350kg of ganja

Highway police arrested a man with 350kg of dried marijuana in his possession in Nam Phong district of Khon Kaen province on Sunday morning.



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Three women on meditation trip killed

Three women heading to a meditation session were killed after a speeding pickup truck and their car collided head-on in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district on Saturday night, police said.



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British royal baby's first A to Z

LONDON - From baby fashion to specially-minted coins, here is an A to Z on the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's second child, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for their new addition to Britain's royal family.



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Attack planned on encroached forest land

The Forestry Department plans to regain control of land in national forest reserves and parks encroached upon to grow rubber trees, director general Thirapat Prayoonsit said Sunday.



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Thais unhappy with economic effort: Poll

Most Thais are disappointed with the government's economic work and its failure in political reform and reconciliation, according to the result of a Suan Dusit Poll survey revealed on Sunday.



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People disappointed with govt's economic work - Poll

A majority of people are disappointed with the government's economic work and its failure in political reform and reconciliation efforts, according to the result of Suan Dusit Poll revealed on Sunday.



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Activist sombat suspends packed rice sale

Activist Sombat Boonngamanong, editor of online Laijud magazine, announced on his Facebook wall Saturday that he decided to stop selling his 5-kilogramme packs of Laijud brand jasmine rice for a while to upgrade his product quality.



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Used car dealer in Yala detained by troops over Samui bombing

Army officers Sunday took a used car dealer in Yala to be detained as an Army camp for questioning whether he was involved with the CentralFestival Samui car bomb attack or not.



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Plan underway to seize back encroached forest land

The Forestry Department plans seize back land in national forest reserves and parks which has been encroached to grow rubber trees, according to department director general Thirapat Prayoonsit.



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Mountain of electrical waste reaches new peak

PARIS - A record amount of electrical and electronic waste hit the rubbish tips in 2014, with the biggest per-capita tallies in countries that pride themselves on environmental consciousness, a report said Sunday.



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Arsenal edge into final after beating Reading 2-1

LONDON - Arsene Wenger set his sights on a record-breaking FA Cup triumph after holders Arsenal rode their luck to return to the final with a 2-1 win over Reading.



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Ringo Starr joins Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

LOS ANGELES - Ringo Starr became the last Beatle to be inducted as a solo artist into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday.



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Marchers oppose US-EU free trade

BERLIN - Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Europe on Saturday to oppose the world's biggest free trade pact between the US and European Union.



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Unesco asked not to list Kaeng Krachan as heritage site

Karen activists will ask Unesco to delay considering the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex as a potential world heritage site.



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Pyramid scam accused turns herself in

A 36-year-old woman accused of involvement in a transnational Ponzi scheme run by Ufun Store Co gave herself up to police yesterday.



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Thunderstorms warned this week

The Meteorological Department Sunday warned that thunderstorms will hit several northern, northeastern, central and eastern provinces from Tuesday to Friday.



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Monk caught in grave arrest

Police have arrested a monk and two other men for allegedly stealing corpses from Udon Thani cemeteries for use in black magic rituals to help believers pick winning lottery numbers.



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Ex-thai airways executive dead at 82

Chatrachai Bunya-Ananta, a towering figure in civil aviation most famous for his association with Thai Airways’ “Smooth as silk” campaign, died yesterday in Bangkok at the age of 82.



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Thousands march in Europe against US-EU free trade pact

BERLIN - Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Europe on Saturday to oppose the world's biggest free trade pact between the US and European Union.



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'Mysterious' disease kills 18 in Nigeria: official

LAGOS - A "mysterious" disease that kills patients within 24 hours has claimed at least 18 lives in a southeastern Nigerian town, the government said Saturday.



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Prince Harry gets airborne and into Australia's Outback

SYDNEY - Prince Harry completes the first two weeks of a stint with the Australian Army on Sunday, training in bush survival skills, spending time on helicopter duties and playing wheelchair Aussie Rules football.



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IS claims responsibility for deadly Afghan bombing

KABUL - The Islamic State (IS) group claimed to have carried out a deadly suicide attack in eastern Afghanistan Saturday that killed at least 33 people and injured more than 100, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said, in what, if verified, would be the first major attack claimed by the group in the country.



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Former Thai Airways boss Chatrachai dies

THAI Airways International's former president Chatrachai Bunya-Ananta died yesterday of an intravenous infection. He was 82.



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Education transfers 'to help probes into graft'

Officials moved faced complaints, but were not necessarily corrupt, govt says



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Govt 'cleaning house' in corrupt education sector

The sudden transfers of high-ranking Education Ministry officials has not raised the eyebrows of ministry officials.



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UFUN woman surrenders to police

Six of 12 suspects now in custody over 'fraudulent' scheme



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PM intends to pursue Pak Bara seaport project

The Pak Bara deep-seaport project in Satun seems to have been revived after Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha made a commitment to pursue it under his administration's plan to launch a number of mega-investment projects.



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Strictly for the guys

High-end restaurants designed with the male in mind arrive in Bangkok



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Former Thai Airways boss Chatrachai dies

THAI Airways International's former president Chatrachai Bunya-Ananta died Saturday of an intravenous infection. He was 82.



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Hua Hin forest fire contained

PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Firefighters and soldiers needed four hours on Saturday to control a forest fire that occurred near a royal botanical garden in tambon Nong Gae of Hua Hin district.



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Greece seeks Chinese, Russian cash

ATHENS — Greek officials are pulling out all the stops — including feelers to China and Russia — to find 15 billion euros (US$16.2 billion) to avoid default, according to Greek media reports.



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Dutch biker dies in Pattaya accident

PATTAYA — A 51-year-old Dutch tourist was killed when he lost control of his rented motorcycle and crashed in Pattaya on Saturday.



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Sodomy slaying suspect 'killed before'

A 52-year-old man charged with the drug-fuelled murder of a woman in Chiang Mai over Songkran faces charges for a similarly grisly crime in Bangkok nine years ago, according to police.



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Anzac Day terror plot foiled

SYDNEY — Five young Australians were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of plotting an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack.



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Kiradech leading in Shenzhen

SHENZHEN — Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat will take a two-shot lead into the final day of the Shenzhen International, but he knows he should have a much bigger cushion after a disastrous close to his third round on Saturday.



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Japanese taxi-basher vents again

A Japanese expat who made headlines in January for venting his frustrations about "cheating" taxi drivers at Suvarnabhumi Airport has spoken out again.



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1m rai of forest lost each year

Thailand has lost 6 million rai or 5.5% of its forest land since 2008, according to the latest survey by the Royal Forest Department.



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'Katoey' held for online scam

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A 29-year-old transvestite accused of swindling money from men by posing as a beautiful woman online has been arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima.



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Beijing rebuffs G7 as photos show airstrip on South China Sea island

China's Foreign Ministry rebuffed a statement on maritime disputes by the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers, state media reported Saturday after satellite imagery confirmed a Chinese runway being built on reclaimed land on a disputed South China Sea island.



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Samsung removes logo on smartphones in Japan

Samsung has removed its corporate logo from its new smartphones sold in Japan, a company spokeswoman confirmed Saturday.



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Samui bomb 'politically motivated'

National police chief Somyot Pumpunmuang has said that six or seven people, including a local politician, were involved in the Samui car bomb explosion on April 10.



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Samui car bomb 'politically motivated'

The police chief have said 6-7 people, including a local politician, were involved in the Samui car bomb on April 10.



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Alleged killer cabbie surrenders

A taxi driver who struck a traffic police officer with his cab and then allegedly used the latter's gun to kill a couple in Nonthaburi has turned himself in to face murder charges.



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Ex-con wants to return to jail

UDON THANI — A 20 year-old-man, arrested for allegedly stealing a diamond ring, a brand-name watch, a purse and six smartphones, told police he wanted to be in prison so he can be with his boyfriend who was recently convicted on drug charges.



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Ex-convict wants to return to prison

UDON THANI — A 20 year-old-man, arrested for allegedly stealing a diamond ring, a brandname watch, a purse and six smartphones, told police he wanted to be in prison so he can be with his boyfriend who was recently convicted on drug charges.



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B80 lottery a reality in June

Lottery prices will be capped at 80 baht a pair in June, according to the prime minister, who pledged to use his absolute power under Section 44 of the interim charter to make it happen.



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Mexico drug lord's arrest sparks gunfights, three dead

NUEVO LAREDO (MEXICO) - A cartel attacked Mexican security forces in reaction to a drug lord's arrest in a city near the US border, unleashing gunfights that killed at least three gunmen and wounded two officers.



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Jet Asia sticks to its routes

Jet Asia Airways is still scheduling flights to Japan, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.



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Belgian man drowns off Hua Hin beach

An elderly Belgian drowned off a beach inside Suan Son Pradipat Army Rehabilitation and Recreation Centre in Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Hua Hin resort town, police said.



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NCPO transfers Suthasri to new post

Permanent secretary for education Suthasri Wongsaman has been transferred to the Office of the Education Council.



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Google revolutionizes search to help mobile users

Google search on Tuesday will start factoring in how easy websites are to read on smartphones or tablet computers, underlining the changing way people surf the Internet.



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Terror arrests in Australia over planned ANZAC Day attack

Five men were arrested in Australia on Saturday with two of them allegedly planning a terrorist attack on a ceremony commemorating ANZAC soldiers who have fought and died for their country.



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New Google security chief looks for balance with privacy

Google has a new sheriff keeping watch over the wilds of the Internet. Austrian-born Gerhard Eschelbeck has ranged the British city of Oxford; cavorted at notorious Def Con hacker conclaves, wrangled a herd of startups, and camped out in Silicon Valley.



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US-Philippines wargames to start under China's shadow

Thousands of American and Filipino soldiers on Monday will kick off expanded wargames, showcasing a deepening defence alliance as alarm bells ring over China.



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Gold prices unchanged at B18,500

The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 18,131.36 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments and 18,400 baht per baht weight for gold bar.



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South Africa attacks on foreigners spark anger abroad

JOHANNESBURG - Countries neighbouring South Africa on Friday prepared to evacuate their citizens from South Africa as the UN raised the alarm over deadly xenophobic attacks which have displaced thousands.



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Ford announces $2.5 bn auto plant investment in Mexico

MEXICO CITY - The Ford Motor Company unveiled Friday a $2.5 billion investment for engine and transmission plants in Mexico, the second major project announced in the country by a foreign auto power this week.



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March was hottest worldwide since 1880

MIAMI - Rising temperatures across the planet have set another new record, as the US government announced Friday that the globe experienced its hottest month of March since record-keeping began in 1880.



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Philippine Airlines' parent returns to profitability

Philippine Airlines' parent firm said it had returned to profitability, the first time in three years either entity reported being in the black for an entire year.



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Facebook strips smiles from fake 'like' sellers

SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook on Friday said that its war against fake likes is paying off so well that many 'bad actors' who built businesses on the tactic are closing shop.



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Volunteers for military service rise

Volunteers for military service increased more than 10% this year, accounting for nearly 44% of the year’s total intake.



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Google revolutionises search to help mobile users

SAN FRANCISCO - Google search on Tuesday will start factoring in how easy websites are to read on smartphones or tablet computers, underlining the changing way people surf the Internet.



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Index halts Myanmar projects

Index Creative Village Plc, Thailand’s largest event organiser, has temporarily suspended its Myanmar projects due to stricter licensing requirements by that country’s government.



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Prayut has a swipe at media in six-month progress report

Says govt has stuck to its road map though timeframe depends on situation



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Major Education shake-up

NATIONAL COUNCIL for Peace and Order (NCPO) chief General Prayut Chan-o-cha has introduced a big shake-up at the Education Ministry in the push for education reform and greater efficiency.



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Authorities know the identity of Koh Samui bomb masterminds, ministers told

THE AUTHORITIES know the identity of people behind the car bomb on Koh Samui but are waiting to see if more evidence comes to light, a source quoted Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan as saying yesterday.



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RFD officials face probe

Investigation to see why landrights deeds were granted for forest land



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Naked farang gets a bargain for Songkran

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PM happy that 68 fishermen return in time for Songkran

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Friday that it was heartening that 68 fishermen were rescued and sent back to Thailand in time for Songkran celebration.



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PM praises armless artist

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Friday night praised an armless artist, who is known as the "Penguin Man'.



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Japan's population shrinks, ages

TOKYO — Japan's population has fallen for the fourth consecutive year while people aged 65 or older accounted for a record 26% of the total, government data showed on Friday.



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Education permanent secretary removed

National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) chief General Prayut Chanocha has removed Education Ministry permanent secretary Suthasri Wongsamarn and transferred him to the post of secretary general of the Office of the Education Council.



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Education permanent secretary removed

National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) chief General Prayut Chanocha has removed Education Ministry permanent secretary Suthasri Wongsamarn and transferred him to the post of secretary general of the Office of the Education Council.



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HRW urges Thailand to drop charges against Phuket journalists

The Thai authorities are urged to drop criminal proceedings against two journalists for reporting on trafficking of ethnic Rohingya "boat people", Human Rights Watch said today.



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HRW urges Thailand to drop charges against Phuket journalists

The Thai authorities are urged to drop criminal proceedings against two journalists for reporting on trafficking of ethnic Rohingya "boat people", Human Rights Watch said today.



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Unfair to penalise Thai airlines: IATA

MADRID, Spain - It is unfair to penalise Thai airlines for the government's poor ''oversight'' in regulatory regime for aviation, said International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general and chief executive officer Tony Tyler.



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Monk in detention for 'stealing' corpse parts from graves

A MONK in Udon Thani has been arrested for allegedly stealing a corpse from a local cemetery and chopping off the head of another corpse for black magic purposes.



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Local fuel prices maintained on intervention

Fuel prices in Thailand would stay unchanged despite a recent spike in global oil prices, thanks to the government's intervention.



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SET closes down 3.15 to 1,566.85

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index fell 3.15 points or 0.20% to 1,566.85 on Friday.



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Thailand continues suffering from drought and smog

Thailand has suffered from the worsening drought crisis with several fruit orchards in the South having been affected by water shortages. In the north meanwhile, heavy smog still caused air pollution in many areas.



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Indonesian plane in emergency landing after bomb threat: official

JAKARTA(AFP) - A passenger plane in Indonesia was forced to make an emergency landing Friday after air traffic control received a bomb threat, an official said, though police later confirmed it was a false alarm.



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Political activist in trouble over 'fairly priced rice' campaign

Deputy government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said today that political activist Sombat Boonngamanong has launched a "non-constructive" movement through the sale of bagged rice.



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China building runway in disputed South China Sea: reports

BEIJING (AFP) - China is rapidly building an airstrip on an artificial island in disputed South China Sea waters, recent satellite pictures show, potentially ramping up tensions with several Southeast Asian neighbours.



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Thunderstorms, hail warning for next week

Thunderstorms, possibly with gusty winds and hail, were expected in the upper part of the country next week, from April 21-24, the Meteorological Department warned on Friday.



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R2-D2 plane to spirit Star Wars fans far, far away

It might not be the droid you're looking for, but a plane painted to look like R2-D2 could be the next best thing for Star Wars fans awaiting the franchise's reboot.



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Junta threatens action against Sombat

Deputy Government Spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd mentioned Friday that political activist Sombat Boonngamanong has launched a non-constructive movement through the sale of bagged rice.



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R2-D2 plane to spirit Star Wars fans far, far away

It might not be the droid you're looking for, but a plane painted to look like R2-D2 could be the next best thing for Star Wars fans awaiting the franchise's reboot.



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Junta threatens political activist

Deputy Government Spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd mentioned Friday that political activist Sombat Boonngamanong has launched a non-constructive movement through the sale of bagged rice.



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Grenade found in garbage bin in Ratburana

Bomb disposal police officers safely disposed a grenade that was found in a garbage bin on Soi Suksawat 64 in Bangkok's Ratburana district Friday afternoon.



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Govt revives 358 bills, enacts 72 of them: Suwaphan

PM's Office Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana said Friday that the Prayut government has revived 358 bills and 72 of them have been enacted by the National Legislative Assembly.



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Grave robbers stealing bodies for 'superstitious rituals'

Udon Thani police are hunting thieves stealing corpses from graveyards, probably for use in superstitious rituals local people believe.



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Over 1,000 motorists violate speed limit in Pathum Thani a day

Over 1,000 motorists violated the speed limit on the western ring road in Pathum Thani's Pakkret each day during the long Songkran holidays, the Khu Bangluang highway police station chief said.



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US 'handed Cambodia to butcher', ambassador recalls

PARIS — Twelve helicopters, bristling with guns and US Marines, breached the morning horizon and began a daring descent toward Cambodia's besieged capital. Residents believed the Americans were rushing in to save them, but at the US Embassy, in a bleeding city about to die, the ambassador wept.



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Pattaya-Cha-am-Hua Hin ferry project revived

The Marine Department has been ordered to make a development study of a revived proposal for a ferry service across the Gulf linking Pattaya with Cha-am and Hua Hin.



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Woman rescued, bogus crime-buster boyfriend caught

A young woman being held in a locked house was freed and her ex-boyfriend, a police imposter, was arrested during a rescue operation in Songkhla, police said on Friday.



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Bomb threat grounds Indonesian jet

A passenger plane in Indonesia was forced to make an emergency landing Friday after air traffic control received a bomb threat that ultimately proved bogus.



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Bomb threat grounds Indonesia jet

A passenger plane in Indonesia was forced to make an emergency landing Friday after air traffic control received a bomb threat that ultimately proved bogus.



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US lawmakers deal to allow Obama to fast-track TPP

WASHINGTON - Senior US lawmakers reached a deal to make it easier for President Barack Obama to negotiate trade accords, including a massive deal with 11 other Pacific nations.



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SET opens up 0.21 to 1,570.21

Thai stocks opened up 0.01% at the start of trade this morning.



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Prayut announces 'achievements'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha held a grand conference at the Government House at 9 am Friday to announce what he called achievements of his government during the past six months.



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Gold prices down B100 to B18,450

The Gold Traders Association this morning announced buying prices at 18,085.88 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments and 18,350 baht per baht weight for gold bar.



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TCC: Fix maritime labour

The private sector is calling on the government to step up enforcement of maritime labour protection laws, fearing the Thai shipping industry could encounter a similar fate as the one now facing Thai aviation.



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Magnitude 6.1 earthquake off Crete; no injuries reported

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Thursday evening deep in the seas off the Greek island of Crete and shook the Dodecanese island group, geological reports said. The temblor erupted 37 km beneath the seafloor, just a few kilometers south-west of the island Kasos.



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Don Mueang flies high again

Bangkok's Don Mueang has again recorded the highest growth rate among airports in Asia-Pacific including the Middle East in February, latest figures from the Airports Council International (ACI) show.



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Don Mueang flies high again

Bangkok's Don Mueang has again recorded the highest growth rate among airports in Asia-Pacific including the Middle East in February, latest figures from the Airports Council International (ACI) show.



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SET gains on oil price rise, Fed's likely rate hike delay

The Stock Exchange of Thailand surged 1.43%, propelled by a buying spree of big-cap energy and petrochemical shares after oil traded close to its highest price this year.



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