Part number 'confirms' debris is from Boeing 777: Malaysian official

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A part number on aircraft wreckage recovered in the Indian Ocean confirms it came from a Boeing 777, a Malaysian official said Friday, expressing confidence that the mystery of flight MH370 was close to being solved.

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Confidence grows that plane wreckage is from MH370

SYDNEY (AFP) - Authorities hunting for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 said Friday they were "increasingly confident" that wreckage found on an Indian Ocean island was from the ill-fated jet, raising hopes of solving one of aviation's great mysteries.

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Registration of prepaid mobile phones ends today

Users of prepaid mobile phones are urged to register their SIM cards by close of business today or their service will be suspended.

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US' TIP report has not affected fishermen: fishery association

The Songkhla Fishermen's Association said the US decision to keep Thailand at Tier 3 on its 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report does not have any significant impact on the fishing industry in the province.

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Ride Euro II-standard buses, surf the Net for free

Passengers riding 550 air-conditioned NGV-fuelled buses in Bangkok can surf the Internet for free thanks to the newly introduced Wi-Fi on board policy.

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Suthep wants present government to stay until reforms are completed

Veteran politician Suthep Thaugsuban yesterday called for national reforms to be completed under this government - no matter how long it takes - before holding the next general elections.

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Suthep creates foundation, vows to push for reforms before next election

VETERAN politician Suthep Thaugsuban yesterday vowed to campaign for reform before the next general election.

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Carmen's father prays for a 'second miracle'

Father prays for a 'second miracle' as the surrogate mother fights for the right to raise her daughter.

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Part of TIP report 'based on misunderstanding'

THE DEPARTMENT of Provincial Administration has released information to counter part of the United States' 2015 "Trafficking in Persons" (TIP) report relevant to the department's work.

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Navy releases document on why it needs submarines

Insists that maritime interests worth Bt24 trillion need to be protected

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TAT to continue 'Green Season' campaign until September

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and its partners are all geared up to run the "Green Season" campaign until the end of September as part of a marketing campaign to encourage inbound travelling in the low season.

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Authorities study plane debris found off Africa for links

France's air crash investigation agency is studying a piece of plane debris found on Reunion Island off the east coast of Africa but it was too early to say if it came from missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, a spokesman said on Wednesday.

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Myanmar frees thousands of prisoners, including 210 foreigners: official

YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar on Thursday ordered the release of thousands of prisoners including 210 foreigners, officials said, the latest in a series of amnesties under the reformist government that have seen sentences quashed for hundreds of dissidents.

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Cycling: UCI chief warns of Tour de France hooligans

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - World cycling chief Brian Cookson has warned of a rise in "hooliganism" on Tour de France routes and said winner Chris Froome was the target of nasty insults.

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Committee against using Article 44 to grant amnesty

THE RECONCILIATION committee has decided to remove the proposal for using Article 44 to grant amnesty to people involved in past political conflicts from its reconciliation report.

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Investigators probe plane wreckage for link to missing MH370

SAINT-ANDR, France (AFP) - A mysterious piece of plane debris washed up on the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion on Wednesday, prompting teams of international investigators to examine whether it could be part of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

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Red-shirt leader Virakarn's son commits suicide

The second-son of red-shirt leader Virakarn Musigapong fell to his death from his condominium room late Wednesday night, an incident believed to be a suicide.

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Govt to speed up budget spending to boost growth

Sommai expects to meet disbursement target by october; prepare for 'new normal', group warns

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New law slams the door on the business

A NEW LAW on assisted reproductive technologies, which takes effect today, will effectively put an end to Thailand's once-booming surrogacy business.

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PM concerned as Suthep to announce future plans today

Junta watchful as ex-PDRC chief announces plans for 'reform body'

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PM rejects idea to use TPP to improve TIP standing

Says transpacific partnership trade scheme is not good for the Kingdom

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Prayut accuser told to report back in a fortnight

The military court has ordered the woman accused of starting the rumour about Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha transferring his money abroad to report on August 14 after it renewed her bail yesterday.

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Thais warned to beware of new Copyright Act

THE COMMERCE Ministry has urged people to study the details of the new Copyright Act carefully before sharing information online or trading second-hand products.

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Nokia unveils virtual reality camera for filmmakers

HELSINKI (AFP) - Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia unveiled Wednesday its new virtual-reality camera for professional filmmakers and content creators.

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Crash site of Lao helicopter located

Laos's Ministry of National Defence said Wednesday that its search team had located the crash site of the Mi-17 in northern province of Xaysomboun, according to Lao News Agency.

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Myanmar ruling party braces for poll slump

YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar's ruling party Wednesday admitted it was facing big losses in a general election likely to be swept by Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition, as tensions mount between its leader and the powerful army.

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Temple bans five-yearly mass animal sacrifice

Katmandu - A temple in southern Nepal-known for the mass slaughter of animals at a festival thereevery five years has indefinitely banned animal sacrifice,India's Humane Society International said on Tuesday.

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Plan to blacklist over 1,000 companies

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) plans to gradually blacklist over 1,000 private companies which have won government contracts and failed to properly file the projects' financial information.

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Prayut denies Somkid rejects Cabinet seat

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday denied that Somkid Jatusripitak, PM's chief advisor, has informed him he would not accept a Cabinet seat.

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US will not penalise Thailand: Minister

Deputy Commerce Minister Apiradee Tantraporn expressed her confidence Wednesday that the United States would not come up with any penalties against Thailand though the country remained in the bottom of the latest Trafficking in Persons report.

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Unilever supUnilever supports Consumer Protection Board's (OCPB's)

initiative to reduce packaging waste, safeguard consumers Growing evidence that integrating sustainability into Unilever's business is driving growth, cost efficiency and resilience for the future

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23 missing in Laos military chopper crash: state media

BANGKOK (AFP) - More than 20 people are missing after a military helicopter in Laos came down in poor weather earlier this week, state media said on Wednesday.

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Regulators to investigate 'massive sell-off' of stocks

The China Securities Regulatory Commission said it is probing "a massive sell-off" after Monday's sharp dive in the market.

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Somkid rejects Cabinet seat on health reasons: source

Somkid Jatusripitak, a member of the National Council for Peace and Order and chief advisor to the prime minister, has rejected a Cabinet seat, citing his poor health, a well-informed source from the Government House said.

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PM takes TIP report in stride

Foreign Ministry plants to send its response to the US

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Tourism strong enough to expand economy by 3%

THE ECONOMY will be able to expand by more than 3 per cent in 2015 as tourism is still going strong, the Council of Economic Ministers has maintained.

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Suthep leaves monkhood, vows to never seek amnesty

NCPO warns former PDRC leader to steer clear of politics at press conference

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Is report 'political tool' of US govt?

A TOTAL of 188 countries are covered in the United States' 2015 report on "Trafficking in Persons", with Thailand down in Tier 3, the lowest level, along with the likes of North Korea, Yemen, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

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'Thepha model' eyed for other power projects

Opponents seek to nullify the process

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Thailand, Myanmar relax visa regulations

The people of Thailand and Myanmar will be able to visit each other's countries without visa for 14 days, beginning next month.

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Thailand less attractive to Japanese firms

Only 35 per cent of Japanese enterprises operating in Thailand plan to increase their investment in the Kingdom, according to a survey by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Bangkok.

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Free bus, train rides extended

The Cabinet Tuesday approved a three-month extension of free bus and train rides, until October 31, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said.

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NCPO tells Suthep to steer clear of politics

Suthep Thaugsuban, the former leader of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), will be banned from speaking to the press if he intends to discuss politics, said Chatchalerm Chalermsuk, the deputy secretary-general of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).

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Google urges Thais to mark Thai Language Day by teaching Thai to Google

Google Thailand has invited Thais to celebrate the Thai Language Day Wednesday by joining an online community to teach their mother language to the popular search engine.

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Malaysia PM replaces deputy, sacks AG amid scandal

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Embattled Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Tuesday replaced his deputy premier and sacked his attorney general amid a growing scandal that threatens his hold on office.

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Buildings damaged, one missing in Indonesia

Jayapura - A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked remote eastern Indonesia on Tuesday, seismologists said, damaging several buildings and leaving one person missing.

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Android flaw lets hackers break in with a text message

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Cyber security firm Zimperium on Monday warned of a flaw in the world's most popular smartphone operating system that lets hackers take control with a text message.

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Thai Foreign Ministry says US TIP report not fair

The Foreign Ministry issued a statement late Monday night, expressing its disagreement to the US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report 2015 that maintained Thailand in Tier 3 for second consecutive year.

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Thailand stays on Tier 3

US TIP report cites govt failure to comply with standards, notes trial of journalists.

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Suthep will focus on nation after he leaves the monkhood

PHRA SUTHEP Thaugsuban leaves the monkhood today and will not return to the political arena.

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Cabinet reshuffle coming soon, PM finally concedes

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha stated for the first time yesterday that he would be reshuffling his Cabinet, around the time his government completes its first year in power.

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Copyright law to ban Internet plagiarism

SOCIAL network scribes should be wary of a new intellectual property law due to take effect on August 4 that outlaws the copying of other people's work and using it for commercial purposes, deputy government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.

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Power plant hearing goes off smoothly

But Opposition claims it was kept out; supporters of coalfired project 'bribed'

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NGOs express support for US maintaining Thailand at bottom of TIP report

A group of international, US and Thai NGOs Monday sent a letter to US Secretary of State Kerry, supporting the US Government decision to keep Thailand in Tier 3 of the US anti-trafficking report.

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Thailand remains on bottom of TIP report

Thailand remains Tier 3 in the latest US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report that is released on Monday.

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Cameron set to back Indonesia, Malaysia in tackling IS threats

LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron (pic) is expected to offer support to Indonesia and Malaysia in tackling threats posed by the growing influence of the Islamic State (IS) militant group while on a visit to Southeast Asia this week.

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Groups oppose 'unclear structure' of national media counc

Members of the National Reform Council's media reform committee yesterday agreed to adjust some controversial elements in the draft press-freedom protection law endorsed by the NRC last Monday on July 20, committee member Pradit Ruangdit said.

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Relatives demand justice for victims of 2010 crackdown

RELATIVES of people killed in the 2010 crackdown gathered at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Monday to demand justice.

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Thailand has done best to tackle trafficking : Surasak

Labour Minister Surasak Kanjanarat reiterated that his government has done its best to tackle human trafficking.

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Fishing vessel registration deadline approaches

Fishing boat owners are told to register their vessels by the end of this month or risk losing government assistance and arrests.

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Malaysia's new airport 'sinking' says AirAsia

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Discount carrier AirAsia on Monday called for urgent repairs at Malaysia's new budget airline terminal, claiming the tarmac was "sinking".

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Govt to conduct new survey of night entertainment zones

THE Interior Ministry will recheck and survey night entertainment zones, set up in 2002, to formulate new zonings in six months - as city development and better transport access may have changed many areas, Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya said Monday.

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Auction date for inferior rice stock postponed

Commerce Ministry has delayed the auction date for inferior rice in its stockpile, from the end of this month to next month, allowing more time for officials to conduct a thorough survey and separate quality grains from inferior ones.

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Public review on power plant continues under tight security

A public hearing has been held today in Songkhla province amid tight security, regarding the construction of the power plant in Thepa district.

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Network slams order on Songkhla public gathering

Wants governor to step down from public review of coalfired project

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Drought to drag on for six months, say experts

THE DEVASTATING drought currently affecting Thailand could drag on until the middle of next year due to what experts are calling the mother of all El Ninos.

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Govt urged to withdraw bid for UN Security Council seat

THE GOVERNMENT should withdraw Thailand's application to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2017-18, as the country has little chance of being successful, former foreign minister Kasit Piromya said.

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Media groups still concerned about proposed reforms

Media representatives and reform council committee agree on regulation but differ on how to do it

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Abused boy, 5, to get psychiatric help

Father arrested after video of attack put on social media

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The right to differ

Eighteen months ago their group didn't even exist. Today the human rights lawyers and activists known collectively as Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) are a cohesive gathering dedicated to helping those whose views and actions pit them against military might.

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Arrests made at Cambodia NGO law protest

PHNOM PENHAFP) - Cambodian authorities arrested six demonstrators Sunday as they protested against the recent passing of a controversial law regulating non-governmental organisations, officials and a rights group said.

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At least 10 dead in Myanmar floods

YANGON (AFP) - Floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 10 people in Myanmar in the last 48 hours, state media and officials reported Sunday.

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Indonesia floats port expansion to boost faltering economy

JAKARTA (AFP) - Container ships dot the horizon off the coast of Jakarta, as cranes and labourers work on an ambitious, economy-boosting project to expand the port network in the world's largest archipelago nation.

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Officials condemn bomb attack that targeted monks, troops in Pattani

PM'S OFFICE Minister Suwaphan Tanyuvardhana and the Army condemned a bomb attack that killed a monk and a soldier and injured six others in Pattani's Sai Buri district early yesterday.

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Release of ex-Pulo leader after many years in jail seen as a positive sign

THE early release of Hajisama-ae Sulong, former leader of the separatist Patani United Liberation Organisation (Pulo), has fuelled interest in dialogue as it is seen as a peace offering in the South.

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High alert in Songkhla for hearing on power plant

AMID concerns about possible violence during a public hearing on a coal-fired power plant in Thepha district, the governor of Songkhla has issued an order prohibiting any unauthorised gathering at the venue.

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PM delighted with large turnout for 'Bike for Mom' souvenirs

PRIME MINISTER Prayut |Chan-o-cha was overjoyed to |see thousands of people show |up at the Thai Army Sports Stadium in Bangkok yesterday to get free royally-granted souvenir shirts and pins for the "Bike For Mom" cycling event, Army spokesman Col Winthai Suwari said.

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Be decisive on Cabinet reshuffle, Abhisit tells PM

DEMOCRAT Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to be decisive about a Cabinet reshuffle, saying indecision could have negative repercussions.

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Wrapping up and chilling out

The Snow Town from Hokkaido joins Eastern Bangkok's Harbin Ice Wonderland in entertaining snow bunnies

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At least three killed as 5.1-quake rocks Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AFP) - At least three people were killed when a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Pakistan early Saturday, officials said.

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Air Bagan plane skids off Myanmar runway, one injured

YANGON (AFP) - A Myanmar passenger plane skidded off the runway on landing during heavy rain at Yangon International Airport, the carrier said on Saturday, leaving one injured.

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Bidding for Krabi plant and EHIA to go ahead

But talks planned with opponents, energy reformists; concern over power shortages

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PM admits Cabinet reshuffle on his mind

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted yesterday that he was considering reshuffling his Cabinet so that his government policies would be better delivered.

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US lauds govt for indicting traffickers

The US yesterday welcomed reports that Thai authorities have indicted 72 suspects accused of involvement in human trafficking.

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Police study Chuwong's beneficiaries

SECOND WOMAN WHO GOT MILLIONS IN SHARES MEETS POLICE, SAYS THEY HAD A 'SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP' BUT WERE NOT LOVERS

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Money, commuting time and poor social skills taking a heavy toll on Thai families

MANY THAI families no longer have time for each other nor do they have warm relationships, due to financial struggle and overly long journey time to and from work.

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Malaysian daily suspended over reports on deepening scandal

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysian authorities have suspended publication of a business daily whose aggressive reporting on a financial scandal has rocked the government, a move the newspaper and media groups decried Friday as a grave breach of press freedom.

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PM confirms he will reshuffle Cabinet

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Friday tacitly confirmed that he would change his Cabinet line-up, saying he would need to replace ministers who cannot perform.

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Gay couple from US in Thai custody battle over surrogate baby

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A gay couple from the United States said on Wednesday their lives were being "destroyed" after a Thai surrogate mother refused to sign papers allowing them to take their baby out of Thailand.

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Tourism Dept launches 'Little Hosts' programme

The Tourism Department has introduced a project to deploy young guides as "Little Hosts" to promote tourism in Thailand's 12 "not-to-be-missed" provinces.

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Pheu Thai spokesman jailed for defaming former Constitutional Court president

The Supreme Court Friday jailed Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit and former Pheu Thai MP Kiartudom Menasawat one year for having defamed former Constitutional Court president Wasant Sroypisut.

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Thai general among 72 indicted over human trafficking

BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand on Friday said it would indict 72 people including a senior army officer over human trafficking after the plight of desperate Myanmar and Bangladesh migrants stranded at sea triggered an international outcry over the grim trade.

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Prayut puts Krabi plant on hold

Protesters end rally but vow to monitor joint panel set u to review power project

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CCTV near murder scene not checked: lawyers

POLICE FAILED to check CCTV footage from the only pier on the island where a pair of British tourists were murdered last year, a lawyer for the two Myanmar nationals accused of the killings pointed out yesterday.

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Baht plunges 'quite fast' to six-year low against US dollar

The continued strength of the US dollar and the weak gold price have led to the baht depreciating to a six-year low, trading at Bt34.84 to the greenback yesterday.

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Locals worried about plans to divert water from Mekong

A NETWORK of Thais living along the Mekong River yesterday voiced their concern about a plan to divert water from the river to special economic zones.

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'Set of standards needed for good Net governance'

THAILAND needs a set of standards to ensure Internet good governance, given the fast-changing Internet landscape whose details were still being debated, a forum on Internet governance was told yesterday

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Gay couple from U.S. in Thai custody battle over surrogate baby

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A gay couple from the United States said on Wednesday their lives were being "destroyed" after a Thai surrogate mother refused to sign papers allowing them to take their baby out of Thailand.

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Thai police failed to check CCTV near where Brits killed: lawyer

BANGKOK (AFP) -Thai police failed to check CCTV footage from the only pier on the island where a pair of British tourists were murdered last year, a lawyer for the two Myanmar nationals accused of the killings said Thursday.

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Lao, Thai river tourism concept sets sail

Lao and Thai provincial authorities have agreed to investigate developing a Mekong riverboat tourism link from Loei province in Thailand to World Heritage Luang Prabang.

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NLA mulls draft bill to tackle teenage pregnancy issues

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Thursday considered draft legislation on the prevention of teenage pregnancy issues, which called for the establishment of a committee to propose policies and measures to solve the problem of teenage pregnancy.

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Man gets two years for renting room to red-shirt activist

The Criminal Court Thursday sentenced a man to two years in jail for allegedly renting his flat to a red-shirt activist to install equipment used to allegedly scramble radio frequencies of the Office of the Maritime Promotion Commission.

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Ex-minister calls on court to lift ban on travel

Wattana Muangsuk, former social development and human security minister, filed a court petition Thursday asking that an order prohibiting him from travelling overseas without permission be lifted.

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Myanmar expatriates among 32 million eligible voters

There are over 32 million names of eligible voters on Myanmar's preliminary voter list as of July 22, including citizens who have left the country, according to the Union Election Commission (UEC).

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IGP may lead team to quiz Justo

Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Khalid Abu Bakar could lead investigation of former PetroSaudi International executive Xavier Andre Justo who is held in Thailand on blackmailing charge.

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Early use of trial Alzheimer's drug shows some help, US company says

Washington (dpa) - Patients who started using an experimental Alzheimer's drug earlier in time did better in memory and thinking tests than those who received delayed treatment, the US drug company Eli Lilly said Wednesday.

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China ire as Myanmar jails scores for illegal logging

YANGON (AFP) - Beijing on Thursday expressed concern after Myanmar handed long jail sentences to more than 150 Chinese nationals for illegal logging, in the latest tremor to shake relations between the neighbours.

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True Internet warns customers of phishing website

True Internet Thursday warned its customers against answering a questionnaire on a phishing website which disguised itself as a True Internet site to survey opinions of the customers.

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Alibaba promotion helps sperm banks find donors

E-commerce giant Alibaba, known for helping online vendors to attract as many shoppers as possible, is branching out in a new direction by enabling Chinese sperm banks to find potential donors.

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Pressure rises on economic ministers as reshuffle looms

Pridiyathorn denies insulting Prayut at meeting; sommai rejects rumours he had resigned

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Prayut considers deploying mediator to end the stand-off

PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-ocha is considering the option of finding a neutral figure to mediate in the conflict over the project to set up a coal-fired power plant in Krabi province.

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Panel to make no more changes to draft charter

THE CONTENT of the draft constitution will get no further adjustments and the punishment in banning corrupt politicians will follow those in the 2014 provisional constitution in order to avoid the draft charter being rejected, said General Lertrat Ratanavanich, spokesperson and advisor to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC). Meanwhile, Justice Minister Paiboon Kumchaya voiced concerns over the way the charter was drafted, saying it may appear "extreme" to some people.

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Worawi given suspended prison sentence

The Football Association of Thailand president, Worawi Makudi, has been handed a suspended 16-month prison sentence for forging documents in the 2013 election that saw him retain his post for the fourth consecutive term.

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'Action required to stop sinking of the Capital'

THE NATIONAL Reform Council (NRC) was told yesterday that parts of Bangkok and nearby provinces were at great risk of sinking in the next 15 years if no action is taken to prevent it.

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Suspected patient only has seasonal flu: doctors

Public Health Minister Dr Rajata Rajatanavin yesterday confirmed that Thailand was free from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers-CoV).

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'We've done our best,' says PM awaiting US verdict on trafficking

PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Wednesday his government had done its best to tackle human trafficking - as the US Department of State prepares to release the annual report on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) on Monday.

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PM proposes sacking of FM

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has proposed to sack his foreign minister, Rinzin Dorje, who is on "authorised leave" since January due to corruption charges.

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Facebook: Thailand's most influential brand

Facebook is the most influential brand in Thailand, according to a survey that highlights closer association of Thai consumers with high-ranking technology companies.

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Rayong Hospital says two patients did not test positive for MERS

The Rayong Hospital announced Wednesday that two patients with high fever have not tested positive for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome.

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British backpackers murder trial resumes, focus on DNA evidence

Defence lawyers in the trial of two Myanmar men accused of killing two British backpackers on a Thai resort island last year said on Wednesday they would focus on the reliability of crucial DNA evidence.

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Volcano forces fresh shutdown of Bali airport

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AFP) - Ash spewing from a volcano closed the airport on the Indonesian resort island of Bali Wednesday for the third time this month, forcing the cancellation of flights and stranding tourists during peak holiday season.

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American novelist E.L. Doctorow dies

NEW YORK (AFP) - Award-winning American author E.L. Doctorow, known for fictional historical works such as "Ragtime," "Billy Bathgate" and "The March," and an experimental narrative style, died Tuesday, The New York Times reported. He was 84.

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Despite leak, PM denies spyware use

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha has denied the military uses surveillance software to spy on citizens' computers and mobile devices following reports of multiple purchases of such software from Hacking Team Co, a firm in Italy.

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Egat risks lawsuit if Krabi bidding plan goes ahead

Opponents of coal plant want impact on environment assessed before builder is selected

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New draft law spells doom for press freedom, media group says

The Media Reform Working Group yesterday called on the National Reform Council (NRC) to review the draft law on press-freedom protection, saying the proposed law would place the media completely under state control instead of promoting reform.

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Wife of missing Muslim lawyer named to NHRC

Angkhana Neelapaijit, wife of missing Muslim lawyer Somchai, has been nominated to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

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Small water flow brings joy to rice farmers

AS SOON as water began flowing into their paddy fields again yesterday, farmers in Lop Buri's Ban Mi district felt like they were on cloud nine. "I am over the moon. I feel like heaven," said Surat Rueangroong, 69.

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Wife of missing Muslim lawyer named to NHRC

Angkana Neelapaijit, wife of missing Muslim lawyer Somchai, has been nominated to the National Human Rights Commission.

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Thai and US military officials discuss next Cobra Gold

THE Thai and United States armies continue to maintain close cooperation on defence affairs despite Washington's outspoken criticism of the Thai military's political role.

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Thai rice export targeted at 9.5 million tonnes: TREA

Thai rice exports for 2015 are expected to reach 9.5 million tonnes, according to the Thai Rice Exporters Association's estimate.

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This year Thai rice export predicted at 9.5 million tons

Thai rice exports for the entire year of 2015 is expected to reach 9.5 million tons, while the drought disaster has helped in the release of in-stock rice to feed international market's high demand.

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PM denies WikiLeaks' claim

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday denied that the army has purchased hacking software from a foreign company, citing it was not necessary.

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Rinda gets bail from military court

THE Bangkok Military Court granted bail again Tuesday to a woman accused of spreading a false rumour on social media - claiming Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had transferred Bt10 billion to Singapore.

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Cabinet approves appointment of new permanent secretary for Interior Ministry

The Cabinet Tuesday approved the transfer of Provincial Administration Department Director General Krissada Boonrat to the post of permanent secretary for Interior Ministry.

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When El Nino returns

Despite reasonably good monsoon rains in South Asia, the El Nino weather phenomenon is again rearing its ugly head across Asia Pacific, raising fears of significant crop losses, increased food prices and rising inflation.

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CDC welcomed extension

The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) has welcomed the 30-day extension to its working deadline, as permitted by the recent amendment to the interim constitution.

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Cheaters at risk after hack at dating website

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Millions of people who used the "have an affair" website Ashley Madison faced exposure Monday after a breach by hackers seeking to shut it down.

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Studies show success in HIV drugs for prevention

VANCOUVER (AFP) - Despite evidence that taking powerful anti-HIV drugs can help protect uninfected partners from contracting the virus that causes Aids, the therapy is far from becoming routinely prescribed, scientists said Monday.

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Quake in Myanmar has no impact on Thailand

An earthquake in Myanmar on Tuesday morning has no impact on Thailand, said Mineral Resources Department.

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Critics cowed: Nothing plastic about beauty queen Nat

If you heard that tremendous blast of noise coming from Siam Paragon on Saturday night, blame it on the staff and students of Thammasat University.

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Thailand, Vietnam uncooperative in Khmer Rouge probe, judge says

A top judge at a U.N.-backed war crimes tribunal in Cambodia on Monday criticised Thailand and Vietnam for refusing to provide evidence in the trials of Khmer Rouge leaders accused of atrocities during the 1970s "killing fields" era.

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Expats jump into Asia's tech hubs

Asia is currently the world's fastest-growing region, and foreigners are beginning to spot opportunities to found their start-ups in Asian countries.

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AOT lifts new rule after chaos

Strict baggage screening at Don Mueang scrapped after long delays

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New strict baggage screening called off after long delays

AIRPORTS OF Thailand yesterday hastily called off its strict screening measures at Don Mueang International Airport, which it had just imposed on Friday, after they caused mayhem, with passengers languishing behind long queues and many almost missing their flights.

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'Krabi coal plant must be scrapped'; protesters call for fair review

ENVIRONMENTAL groups are calling on the government to scrap a controversial coal-fired power plant planned for Krabi province, while Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has warned that the price of electricity may rise if new plants are not built.

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Good news for farmers: downpour in north, northeast

Rain eases drought, prompts water release for farms in 3 provinces

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Police deny plans to spy on people's e-mails, mobiles

THE Police Bureau has dismissed social media reports that surveillance computer software it purchased from Italy could be used to spy on citizens via their e-mails and mobile devices.

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Peetipong accepts public desire to change some ministers

AGRICULTURE Minister Peetipong Phuengbun na Ayutthaya has admitted that there are elements of the public who want him and economic ministers removed.

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Police deny plans to spy on people's e-mails, mobiles

THE ROYAL Thai Police Bureau has dismissed social media reports that surveillance computer software it purchased from Italy could be used to spy on citizens via their e-mails and mobile devices.

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Army refutes Thaksin claim for reason behind coup

The Army staged the coup on May 22 last year on its own and was not influenced by any particular group of people, as had been claimed by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

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HRW urges end on charges against Andy Hall

Human Rights Watch urged Thai authorities to drop charges against a prominent migrant worker rights activist, Andy Hall, saying the charges violate the free expression rights and undermine his research into labour rights abuses by companies in Thailand.

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Thailand, Vietnam uncooperative in Khmer Rouge probe, judge says

PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - A top judge at a UN-backed war crimes tribunal in Cambodia on Monday criticised Thailand and Vietnam for refusing to provide evidence in the trials of Khmer Rouge leaders accused of atrocities during the 1970s "killing fields" era.

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Charges against Hall and defamation laws should be scrapped: rights group

THAI authorities should drop charges against a prominent migrant worker-rights activist Andy Hall - as the charges violate his right to free expression and undermine research into labour rights abuses by companies in Thailand, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Monday.

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Phuket school robbed of Bt240,000 worth of electronics

PHUKET: Police are hunting for a criminal or criminals who swiped Bt240,000 worth of tablets from Satree Phuket School's science math center this weekend.

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Phuket school robbed of B240k worth of electronics

PHUKET: Police are hunting for a criminal or criminals who swiped 240,000 baht worth of tablets from Satree Phuket School's science math center this weekend.

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Malaysia blocks website critical of PM and state fund

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysian authorities have blocked access to a website critical of Prime Minister Najib Razak's government, saying the British-based news portal had violated a local internet law in a move condemned by opposition lawmakers.

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Malaysia demands international tribunal in downing of flight MH17

Kuala Lumpur (dpa) - Malaysia called Monday for an international tribunal in the downing of a commercial airliner over Ukraine that killed 298 people a year ago.

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China holds Uighur who 'planned bomb attack': report

BEIJING (AFP) - China has arrested a member of its mostly Muslim Uighur ethnic minority who planned a bomb attack after returning from a training camp in Syria, state media said Monday.

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Experts urge shift in HIV treatment at global meet in Canada

VANCOUVER (AFP) - Aids researchers released a call to action Sunday for a worldwide shift in HIV treatment, to providing medication immediately after diagnosis instead of first watching for signs of illness to appear.

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Myanmar army chief vows to respect election outcome

YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar's powerful army chief has vowed to respect the outcome of November's landmark elections and has not ruled out becoming president if asked to take the top post.

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Angry fishermen call for rules delay

HUNDREDS PROTEST OVER NEW RULES TO OVERHAUL THE FISHING INDUSTRY AND AVOID A BAN BY THE EU

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Prayut urged to reshuffle the Cabinet to get public back on his side

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha should reshuffle his Cabinet, especially his economic ministers, to regain the faith of the people |after the government's failing performance dented its popularity, the spokesman of the National Reform Council (NRC) whip said |yesterday.

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New assembly law 'will hinder but not stop dedicated protests'

BIG RALLIES WILL STILL OCCUR BUT GROUPS MAY BE LIMITED IN HOW THEY STAGE DEMONSTRATIONS, VETERANS SAY

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'Krabi's economy will die'

TOURISM ON ANDAMAN COAST WILL BE RUINED IF EGAT COAL PLANT GOES AHEAD: PROTESTERS

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In lost temples, faith renewed

What happens when a venerable wat decays or dies? Perspectives shift with the sun's shadows, and life begins anew

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Greece prepares to reopen banks, apply tax hikes

ATHENS (AFP) - Greece prepared Sunday to restart its struggling economy with a revamped government, a bank reboot and a new round of tax hikes agreed after months of fraught confrontation with its creditors.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi invokes father's sacrifice ahead of elections

YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi invoked the memory of her assassinated father Sunday, describing upcoming elections as an opportunity to continue his legacy and bring real change to the former junta-ruled nation.

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China says deported tourists 'admitted' to watching terror videos

BEIJING (AFP) - Chinese police say that foreign tourists detained and later deported from northern China "admitted" to watching videos advocating terrorism, state-media reported Sunday.

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Myanmar '88 student leader joins Suu Kyi's party to run in polls

YANGON (Reuters) - A leader of student protests in Myanmar in 1988 that grew into a nationwide pro-democracy movement will run in a general election in November for opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party, a party spokesman said on Sunday.

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Farm survey to assess the damage

Major operation to evaluate drought situation in 22 provinces to dispatch appropriate aid

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Pension fund for 30 million Thais

THE government will set up a national savings fund for retired workers in the informal sector or others who have no pension scheme, deputy government spokesperson Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.

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Corrupt politicians should face jail and lifetime ban: NLA deputy chief

POLITICAL office holders found guilty of corruption should not only be banned for life but also face jail, vice president of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Peerasak Porchit said yesterday.

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Russia seeks 80,000 tonnes of Thai rubber in barter deal

THAILAND and Russia are considering a barter trade deal, with Russia seeking 80,000 tonnes of rubber while Thailand wants weapons and other goods in return, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn said yesterday.

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Driving the message on climate change

A BANGLADESHI couple is on an expedition to raise awareness in Southeast Asia and around the world about climate change, calling their journey "a ride for a greener Earth".

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Korean ignores warnings, drowns in Phuket

PHUKET: A Korean tourist, who allegedly ignored hotel staff when warned about the current dangers of the sea, drowned last night.

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Arsenal trounce Everton in Asia Trophy final

SINGAPORE (AFP) - FA Cup holders Arsenal claimed more silverware and sent out a message of intent for the new Premier League season as they overpowered Everton 3-1 to win the Barclays Asia Trophy on Saturday.

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CDC reaches agreement on party dissolution

The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) yesterday reached a conclusion on an issue concerning political party dissolution, CDC spokesman General Lertrat Rattanawanich said.

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Memorials for MH17 victims as calls grow for justice

NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands (AFP) - Relatives of those killed when flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine exactly a year ago joined emotional memorials on Friday as calls mounted for a UN-backed tribunal to prosecute those responsible for the tragedy.

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Defiant farmers rally

Irrigation dept urges them to wait three days for decision on pumping water

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Swiss man met 'buyers of data on Malaysian PM in Thailand'

THAILAND WAS used as a meeting venue between a Swiss suspect held here for blackmail and the potential buyers of information intended to discredit Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, the Singapore-based Straits Times newspaper reported online.

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Navy to work on eradicating illegal Thai fishing practices

Move in response to EU letter saying govt is not doing enought, as threat of ban hangs overhead

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CDC puts aside some charter points for further deliberation

The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) yesterday put some provisions on hold for further deliberation, including the sensitive one on political party dissolution.

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Business leaders greet plan for special trade zone in deep South

BUSINESS LEADERS yesterday welcomed the prime minister's idea of designating a special trade and industrial zone near military establishments in the restive southern border region.

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World's press condemns attack on Eleven Group CEO in Myanmar

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) and the World Editors Forum have condemned an attack on Eleven Media Group Chairman and CEO Dr ThanHtut Aung that appears to have been a coordinated assault.

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Prawit says Cabinet reshuffle up to PM

Cabinet members have denied there has been manoeuvring behind the scenes ahead of amendments to the interim charter taking effect and potentially paving the way for a ministerial reshuffle that could result in previously banned former politicians securing MP seats.

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Samsung closes hard-disk-motor plant in Korat, lays off 1,400

More than 1,400 people have been put out of work as Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Thailand) has shut down its operations in Nakhon Ratchasima and laid off employees because of low orders.

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Bangkok suspends buying submarines from China over US concern: expert

A Chinese news website has reported that the relationship with the US is an important factor in Thailand's decision to put on hold plans to buy submarines from China.

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EU tells Thailand more to do on illegal fishing - official

BANGKOK (Reuters) - The European Union has warned Thailand that it is still not doing enough to stamp out illegal fishing practices, the country's defence minister said on Friday, raising the prospects of a trade ban.

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Thousands still stranded in Indonesia as airports remain closed

SURABAYA, Indonesia (AFP) - Thousands of Indonesians were spending a miserable Eid Friday after failing to make it home to see their families after erupting volcanoes closed six airports, including in the country's second-biggest city.

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Australia 'sickened' as new MH17 footage emerges

SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop Friday said she was 'sickened' after new footage emerged allegedly of Russian-backed rebels ransacking the luggage of passengers killed after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.

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Mobile search, YouTube pump up Google earnings

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Google shares soared on Thursday after the Internet titan beat second quarter earnings expectations by riding hot growth of mobile search and advertising on YouTube.

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Swiss man admits to part in smear campaign

A POLICE investigation into a Swiss suspect, who is being detained in Thailand on blackmail charges, has revealed that his network planned to use distorted information to attack a neighbouring country's government through media in Europe as part of a smear campaign, police spokesman Maj-General Prawut Thavornsiri said yesterday.

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Four fishing tools banned

The Command Centre for Combating Illegal Fishing on Thursday resolved to cancel the use of four fishing tools deemed destructive to the environment and extend the operations of the sector's one-stop service units until July 24, CCCIF chairman and Navy commander Adm Kraisorn Chansuvanich said.

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Govt hard sell on submarine purchase

The Navy is trying to persuade the public to support its plan to purchase three submarines from China for Bt36 billion.

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NACC resolves to probe Democrat govt's rice-distribution scheme

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday resolved to further investigate a corruption allegation related to the Democrat Party's rice-distribution policy, NACC secretary-general Sansern Poljiak said yesterday.

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Suchao says he will quit football if racism remark is proved

Buriram United midfielder Suchao Nutnum said he would stop playing football if he had made any racist remark as alleged by Bangkok Glass forward Lazarus Kaimbi when the pair clashed late in the Thai Premier League match that ended in a goalless draw in Buriram.

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Thai opposition 'Red Shirt' TV station to go back on air

BANGKOK (AFP) - A Thai court Thursday issued an injunction allowing a television network run by the opposition "Red Shirt" movement to resume broadcasting after it was taken off air for breaking a junta ban on political programming.

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Thailand and Vietnam's cabinets to meet for third time

The third joint-cabinet meeting between Thailand and Vietnam will be held in Bangkok next week when Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung leads his ministers to the Kingdom, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

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Volcano shuts major Indonesian airport during holiday rush

SURABAYA, Indonesia (AFP) - Ash spewing from an erupting volcano closed the airport serving Indonesia's second-biggest city Thursday, as millions of people were travelling across the archipelago ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid.

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Farmer arrested for electrocuting three elephants

BANGKOK (AFP) - A Thai farmer was arrested Thursday after he confessed to erecting an electrified fence which killed three elephants close to a national park, police said.

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Japan lawmakers pass security bills despite public anger

TOKYO (AFP) - Controversial security bills that opponents say will undermine 70 years of pacifism and could see Japanese troops fighting abroad for the first time since World War II passed through the powerful lower house of parliament Thursday.

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Myanmar to repatriate 165 Bangladeshi boat people

Yangon (dpa) - Myanmar was to repatriate 165 more Bangladeshis out of the remaining 544 boat people late this month, state media reported Thursday.

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Two million feral cats to be killed to save Australian wildlife

Sydney (dpa) - Australia declared war on feral cats Thursday with Environment Minister Greg Hunt saying two million of them will be killed to save threatened wildlife.

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No water for farming

Chao Phraya River resources to be used only for tap water and to sustain ecology; government mulling emergency decree

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Military defers plan, will conduct more studies

THE MILITARY has put on hold the proposal by the Navy to purchase three submarines from China, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prawit Wonsuwan said yesterday, suggesting the Navy will conduct more studies on the worthiness of its proposal.

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Remaining Uighurs in detention may go to Turkey

China 'has the suspected criminals already and does not want the others'

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Phuketwan journos defend themselves

TWO JOURNALISTS of the English-language website Phuketwan took to the stand at the Phuket Provincial Court yesterday to defend their right to exercise their freedom of expression by reporting on the Navy's role in the trafficking of Rohingya migrants.

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Radio operators in hot water for blocking Prayut's show

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) and the Second Army Region have threatened to severely punish 250 radio operators in the Northeast if they continue to block the broadcast signal of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha's weekly radio programme.

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Interim charter amendments take effect Thursday

The amendments of the 2014 provisional charter will take effect Thursday after the bill was published in the Royal Gazette Wednesday.

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State-owned weapons stolen in Narathiwat

A MASSIVE manhunt will be organised in Narathiwat for the suspected insurgents who stole four state-issued shotguns and two personal guns from assistant village headmen and a defence volunteers in Kayor Mattee sub-district on Tuesday evening.

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Thailand confident it can avoid U.S. sanctions as trafficking report looms

BANGKOK, July 15 (Reuters) - Thailand will likely avoid U.S. sanctions even if it stays on the lowest tier of an annual State Department human trafficking report, Thailand's defence minister said on Wednesday, days before the crucial progress report is due out.

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Commerce sets recommended prices for bottled water

To prevent price gouging for bottled water, the Commerce Ministry has posted recommended retail prices and will impose more stringent measures in case of serious shortages.

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Submarine procurement project put on hold

The proposal to buy three Chinese submarines has been put on hold and would not be put into consideration by the Cabinet yet, said Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan Wednesday.

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US spacecraft whizzes past Pluto in historic flyby

LAUREL, United States (AFP) - An unmanned NASA spacecraft whizzed by Pluto on Tuesday and survived its close encounter with the distant dwarf planet after a journey of three billion miles (4.8 billion kilometers) and nearly 10 years.

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EMG's CEO came under attack by unknown assailants

A group of five men attacked the car that Dr Than Htut Aung, the CEO of Eleven Media Group, was driving by using nuts. The attack occurred at the junction of U Chit Maung Road and Ar Zarni Street, Bahan Township, Yangon Region at about 6 pm on July 14.

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Everyone must save water till rains come mid-Aug: PM

Ground water chief removed for failing to counter severe drought

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Freed by Japan, Camronwit now faces queries over hidden gun

POL LT-GENERAL Camronwit Toopgrajank, a former metropolitan police chief, returned from Japan as a free man yesterday after Japanese public prosecutors decided not to prosecute him for carrying a small handgun into Narita Airport.

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No water to grow any plants, farmers say

PROVINCIAL agriculture offices in areas hit by drought have noted that there is absolutely no water for farmers to grow any plants, not even those that consume little water.

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Drop Phuketwan case, UN urges

Rights groups voice concern over trial of Phuketwan journalists for rohingya story

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Two ziplining tourists hurt after colliding mid-air

Two female tourists were injured when they crashed into each other mid-air while taking part in a ziplining tour in Chiang Mai's Mae On district.

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Iran, major powers agree historic nuclear deal

VIENNA (AFP) - Major powers clinched a historic deal Tuesday aimed at ensuring Iran does not obtain the nuclear bomb, opening up Tehran's stricken economy and potentially ending decades of bad blood with the West.

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Two ziplining tourists collide mid-air in Chiang Mai

Two female tourists were injured when they crashed into each other mid-air while taking part in a Ziplining tour in Chiang Mai's Mae On district.

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Goal to end AIDS epidemic by 2030 'ambitious but realistic' - UN chief

ADDIS ABABA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The world can end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting global success in rolling out life-saving drugs over the last 15 years.

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Ceiling on imports raised

The Customs Department has increased the ceiling of products an individual can bring in to the Thai territory from abroad from Bt10,000 to Bt20,000.

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Foreign minister heads to Russia

Foreign Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn on Wednesday travelled to Moscow at the invitation of the Russian government to boost trade and political cooperation between the two countries.

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Thai court jails 10 from 'anti-monarchy' network

BANGKOK (AFP) - Bangkok's military court Tuesday sentenced 10 people from an "anti-monarchy network" to up to five years in jail over audio recordings deemed to defame the royal family under Thailand's lese majeste law.

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Thai defamation trial opens for journalists over trafficking report

BANGKOK (AFP) - Two journalists, including an Australian editor, went on trial in Thailand Tuesday over a report they published implicating the navy in human trafficking, as the United Nations urged the junta-ruled nation to drop the case.

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Farms face threat of going dry as water cut

Dams to reduce water released for irrigation to avert tapwater crisis

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Debt deal for Greece: Experts worry if it can be implemented

Yesterday's last-minute 86-billion-euro bailout deal for Greece has restored global financial-market confidence, but implementation of the agreement remains a cause for concern, according to Bangkok-based experts on the Greek debt crisis.

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President Thein Sein says will not run for second term

Yangon - Myanmar President Thein Sein has decided not to run in a parliamentary election scheduled for Nov. 8, a senior official from his office said on Monday, citing health concerns.

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Microsoft plans celebratory debut of Windows 10

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Microsoft on Monday announced plans for a celebratory debut this month of Windows 10 operating software designed to spread the US software titan's offerings across a broad range of devices.

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China in talks seeking to get more Uighurs repatriated

Prayut delays decision on remaining 52 amid pleas from west to eject them

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Camronwit freed, Tokyo airport gun case dropped

Ex-city police chief might be barred from japan for years due to overstay; could face gun possession charges in thailand

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Police on alert in far South amid fear of more attacks

THE AUTHORITIES are conducting stricter checks of all vehicles on land and water in their hunt for two motorcycles used in bomb and arson attacks in Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district last Friday and Saturday, an informed source said yesterday.

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French envoy gets list of lese majeste suspects in exile

Justice Minister General Paiboon Khumchaya yesterday handed a list of suspects facing lese majeste charges to French Ambassador to Thailand Thierry Viteau for acknowledgement.

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Long jail terms for TrueMove card hackers

Three men found guilty of fraud in True Move Co's money-top-up electronic card will serve jail terms ranging from five years and four months to 50 years, according to a ruling by the Supreme Court on June 29 that was announced yesterday.

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Court grants bail to woman accused of spreading rumours

The businesswoman who was arrested for spreading a rumour online that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had transferred Bt10 billion to Singapore has been granted bail on a Bt100,000 guarantee, her lawyer said Monday.

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Abhisit to talk on Moving Reforms Forward programme Monday night

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva will talk during the Moving Reforms Forward programme on Channel 5 at 9 pm Monday, Army Chief-of-Staff Gen Chatchalerm Chalermsuk said Monday.

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EU's Tusk says 'unanimous' agreement for Greece bailout deal

BRUSSELS (AFP) - EU President Donald Tusk said Monday that eurozone leaders had reached a unanimous deal to offer Greece a third bailout and keep it in the euro after 17 hours of marathon talks.

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E-visas for business travellers at border gates

The e-visa system for visitors to Myanmar will be open to business travellers entering the country through border gates. The system has been in place at Yangon International Airport since July 1. In the past, e-visas were only granted to tourists.

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Thai rice annual exports to fall short of target - export association

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's rice export association lowered its annual target from 10 million to 9.5 million tonnes on Monday, due to a slowdown in the global economy and fears that drought in Thailand could slash output for the year.

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List of judges opposed to draft charter submitted

Senior Supreme Court judge Sriamporn Salikup on Monday said he and Supreme Court judge Somchart Thanyawinitkul submitted the list of 2,079 judges and the second open letter opposing a key point in the draft charter to the Office of the Judiciary of Thailand for passing on the draft writers.

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Eurozone leaders thrash out Greece bailout deal

BRUSSELS (AFP) - Eurozone leaders were thrashing out a Greek bailout deal through the early hours on Monday after Athens received an ultimatum to accept harsh reforms or be cast out of the single currency.

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National rights body to host meeting on Uighurs expulsion

The National Human Rights Commission is seeking opinions from all interested parties to the controversial deportation of Uighur migrants to China.

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A long and hard path to reconciliation

No shortcuts to justice and amnesty, two victims say

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Cameras 'got clear images of latest bomb suspects'

SECURITY CAMERAS have reportedly captured clear images that could help police track down the men who carried out seven weekend bomb attacks in Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district.

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Locals up in arms over potash mine

Academic steps in to help examine impacts of huge Udon Thani project but doubts remain

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Life through the lens

The newly launched Photo Bangkok aims to be a major regional and international Festival of photography

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Liverpool football team heads to Bangkok

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers and his players on Sunday departed Liverpool for their pre-season tour, with Bangkok the opening destination of the trip.

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More travel chaos as volcano closes Bali airport again

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AFP) - Ash spewing from an Indonesian volcano closed Bali airport again Sunday just a day after it reopened, causing fresh travel chaos for weary holidaymakers stranded on the holiday island.

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Thai missions in Europe on alert amid imminent protests over Uighur return

THAI EXPATRIATES in Europe have been warned to take extra precautions, as Thai embassies there brace for more protests over Thailand's deportation of Uighur asylum-seekers.

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Pridiyathorn strikes note of optimism

CONFIDENT THAI ECONOMY CAN WEATHER THE CRISES IN CHINA, GREECE AND THE DROUGHT

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Problem of illegal tour guides lingers amid boom in Chinese tourist numbers

THE issue of foreigners illegally operating tour services persists at major tourist provinces such as Chon Buri and Phuket, and is believed to stem from expansion of the tourism industry.

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Academic blames military for weakening democracy

THE MILITARY is the primary cause of the retreat of democracy in Thailand and Southeast Asia, and the extensive power obtained by coup-makers encourages more putsches in the future, a Thai studies scholar says.

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Bear hunting in Bangkok

Thai artists, actors and private firms have fun decorating a chubby Japanese teddy for the Be@rbrick Worldwide Tour, currently visiting Siam Center

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Robbie Williams cancels Bangkok concert

Robbie Williams has cancelled his concert in Bangkok at the end of September, Live Nation BEC-Tero (LNBT) announced Saturday.

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EU condemns condemned Thailand's deportation of Uighurs

The European Union Saturday condemned Thailand's deportation of the Uighurs to China, calling it a breach of the principle of non-refoulement, which is a core tenet of international humanitarian law.

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China evacuates over 865,000 as super typhoon nears

SHANGHAI (AFP) - Super typhoon Chan-hom barrelled towards eastern China near commercial hub Shanghai on Saturday, prompting the evacuation of more than 865,000 people after earlier lashing Japan's Okinawa island chain and Taiwan.

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Forensic evidence not 'lost': police chief

National police chief says officer 'misunderstood; case enters third day

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Thai team to check on Uighurs

NSC plans China trip to inspect migrants' well-being; group deported 'under PM's deal with li'

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Muslim groups demand explanation from government

MUSLIM GROUPS in Thailand demanded yesterday that the more than 50 Uighur migrants still in the country must not be sent back to face persecution in China, while urging the government to clarify the legal basis for its earlier deportation of about 100 Uighurs.

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Embassies ordered to ensure safety of Thai expatriates

THE Foreign Ministry has instructed Thai embassies and consulates around the world to ensure safety for Thai nationals, following the attack on a Thai consulate in Turkey three days ago.

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Decision soon on Camronwit

JAPANESE PUBLIC prosecutors are likely to announce on Monday if they will pursue legal proceedings against Lt-General Camronwit Toopgrajank, a former Metropolitan Police chief, for carrying a gun into Tokyo's Narita Airport.

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Chinese invite Thais to check on repatriated Uighurs

The Chinese government has invited the Thai government to visit China to observe its treatment of the Uighur migrants sent back to the country in an attempt to quash rumours that they were severely punished or killed, according to a Thai Foreign Ministry press statement.

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Fourth survivor of sunken barge rescued

PHUKET: A fourth survivor from a barge that sank between Koh Racha Yai and Koh Phi Phi on Tuesday was found Friday morning by locals on Koh Ngai, southeast of Phuket.

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Thai embassy closed in Turkey after protest against deported Uighurs

BANGKOK - Thailand on Friday closed its embassy and consulate in Turkey after a protest against its deportation of Uighur Muslims to China, as the US warned the minority could face "harsh treatment" on their return.

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Thailand says rejected China request to deport all Uighur Muslims

BANGKOK, July 10 (Reuters) - Thailand said on Friday that it had rejected a request from Beijing to deport all Uighur Muslims held in detention camps back to China, two days after the deportation of nearly 100 Uighurs sparked international criticism.

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Turkey condemns Thailand's repatriation of Uighurs to China

Turkey's Foreign Ministry has condemned Thailand's decision to send more than 100 Uighur migrants back to China, saying the practice violates international humanitarian laws.

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Aid after Filipino boy studying on street goes viral

MANILA (AFP) - A homeless Filipino boy has been overwhelmed with aid after a heart-wrenching photo of him studying on the pavement and using faint light from a McDonald's outlet went viral on the Internet.

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Thousands stranded as Indonesian volcano closes airports

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AFP) - Ash drifting from an Indonesian volcano closed five airports on Friday, including the one on the holiday island of Bali, causing about 250 flights to be cancelled and stranding thousands of holidaymakers.

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Prayut blames repatriated Uighurs

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday blamed the Uighur Muslims that Thailand returned to Turkey for the attack on the Thai honorary consulate in Istanbul on Wednesday night.

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CDC nod for new political structure in draft charter

Controversial provision for non-elected premier remains but some others dumpted

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Thailand adopts key strategies to drive economy

Thailand has adopted four key strategies to drive the economy and foster its competitiveness in the global landscape, Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula said in his keynote speech at the Thai-Chinese Exim Association on Thursday.

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BMA wants parking fees on 51 more roads

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will soon propose to the Metropolitan Police Bureau the list of 51 additional public roads it hopes to collect parking fees from, said BMA deputy permanent secretary Krisda Klantanon on Thursday.

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Unfazed by detention, anti-coup students plot next move

TWENTY-year-old Panupong Sritananuwat, as he takes a cigarette break from a meeting on what to do against the regime of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, looks like any other university student - except for his not-so-fashionable shaved head, which was forced on him in prison, and what's on his mind.

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Army chief denies students, parents being intimidated

Deputy Defence Minister and Army chief General Udomdej Sitabutr Thursday denied that the government had sent officials to intimidate the parents and members of the New Democracy Movement.

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No 'Thailand Moves Forward' date for Abhisit and Yingluck

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says he has not been asked by the government to appear with former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra on its weekly television programme.

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Thailand adopts key strategies to drive economy

Thailand has adopted four key strategies to drive the economy and foster its competitiveness in the global landscape, Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula said in his keynote speech at the Thai-Chinese Exim Association on Thursday.

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40 people believed to be behind Yala bombs in May

Investigation into the small bomb attacks in Yala's Muang district on May 14 to 16 shows that 40 people were involved, chief detective at the Southern Border Provinces Police Operations Centre said Thursday.

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Red-shirt woman arrested for allegedly spreading false rumours about Prayut

A 45-year-old woman belonging to the red shirt movement who is believed to have spread false rumours about Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha through social media was apprehended Thursday in Pathum Thani and detained under Article 44 of the provisional charter, police said.

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Three of six missing crew found alive

PHUKET: Three crew members of a barge that sank between Koh Racha Yai and Koh Phi Phi on Tuesday were found by locals and rescued from the sea off Koh Lanta yesterday and early this morning.

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United States upgrades Malaysia in annual human trafficking report

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The United States is upgrading Malaysia from the lowest tier on its list of worst human trafficking centres, U.S. sources said on Wednesday.

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Two Indonesian pilots may pose security threat: leaked document

SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian authorities believe two Indonesian pilots may pose a security threat after being radicalised by Islamic State, a leaked intelligence document obtained by an investigative website shows, although officials Thursday refused to confirm its veracity.

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Thailand forcibly sends nearly 100 Uighurs back to China

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has sent nearly 100 Uighurs Muslims back to China, a move likely to anger Turkey and exacerbate Ankara's row with Beijing over its treatment of the Turkic language-speaking and largely Muslim minority.

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Thais in Turkey warned of violence following attack against consular office

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BOT monitors China stocks

Continued sell-offs could result in serious ramifications for the Chinese economy, and by extension Thailand, says Thai central bank

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Accused in Koh Tao murder case want to independently test forensic evidence

THE DOUBLE-MURDER trial over the deaths of two British backpackers on Koh Tao began yesterday with families of the victims issuing statements mourning the deaths of their loved ones.

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Abhisit to join TV show on reform and reconciliation

COUNCIL TO INVITE OPPOSING GROUPS TO KICK-START DISCUSSIONS

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Fishing crew lay-offs looming

Looming trawlers will have to stop hiring workers if they are forced to dock

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Indian tour company seeks more Thai visitors after a big decrease last year

INDIA'S SHASHI Travels and Tours is strengthening its marketing in Thailand to reclaim two-way traffic after a huge drop trips to Thailand last year.

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Tourists stranded as fierce storm rolls in

PHUKET: Hoteliers on Koh Phi Phi, Koh Racha Yai and other islands in the Phuket region have requested that the Navy and Marine Police assist in transporting tourists back to Phuket following a ban on any boats smaller than 24 meters going out to sea.

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Malaysia PM faces big challenges

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad challenged the incumbent premier, Najib Razak, to reveal his bank accounts to disprove the allegations that 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds were transferred to the accounts.

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Myanmar to hold general election on November 8: poll officials

YANGON - Myanmar officials on Wednesday announced November 8 as the date for a historic general election set to be the first contested by Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition in a quarter of a century.

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Spaces must be opened for discussion: NSC chief

Anusit Kunakorn, secretary-general of the National Security Council (NSC), said Wednesday that universities, academics and media should set up a public space for discussion, so people can voice their opinions and proposals on reform.

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China markets plunge as government measures fail

SHANGHAI (AFP) - China stocks took another plunge Wednesday, as the securities regulator warned the market was in the grip of "panic" selling after fresh government moves failed to arrest a rout that has now infected regional markets.

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14 students released

The 14 anti-coup students were released from Bangkok Remand prison at 5.40 am this morning as they vow to continue their fight for democracy.

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British tourist double murder trial opens on Thai island

KOH SAMUI, Thailand (AFP) - The high-profile trial of two Myanmar migrants charged with killing two British holidaymakers opened Wednesday on the holiday island of Koh Samui, in a grim case that has tarnished Thailand's reputation as a tourist haven.

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Anti-coup protests tipped to continue

ACADEMIC WARNS AS STUDENTS' RELEASE ORDERED

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Rain will save Bangkok from tap-water disruption, waterworks boss says

METROPOLITAN Waterworks Authority governor Thanasak Watanathana yesterday downplayed the possibility of a tap-water shortage in Bangkok due to the severe drought.

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NRC reconciliation report fails to win broad approval

LONGSTANDING RED-YELLOW DIVIDE COMES TO FORE AGAIN

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WHO warns govt about risks of FTAs

Say trade deals could have hidden impacts

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Swimming in the wild

Thailand might not be known for its clear lakes and water sources but there are plenty of places where it's safe and fun to go for an invigorating dip

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CDC makes final decision on composition of Senate

The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) resolved yesterday that 77 senators would be elected and 123 senators indirectly elected, a source said yesterday.

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Submarine plan not aimed at boosting China ties: PM

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Tuesday that the Navy's proposal to buy three submarines worth Bt36 billion had nothing to do with the move to strengthen ties with China.

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CDC chief suspected recording devices hidden in meeting room

Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) chairman Borwornsak Uwanno Tuesday ordered officials to check if there were any hidden microphones or recording devices in the meeting room after he asked reporters waiting outside how they knew every detail of what was discussed in the room.

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Students urge protesters to 'calm down and put aside their egos'

Representatives of a student union and a civil group Tuesday submitted a letter declaring their support for Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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Bt60 bn loan scheme for farmers

The Cabinet approved Tuesday the loan scheme worth Bt60 billion to assist about 1 million drought-affected farmers who are existing clients of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) and agricultural cooperatives.

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WHO calls for higher tobacco taxes

Geneva (dpa) - More governments should raise taxes on tobacco, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday, warning that smoking-related deaths would increase to 8 million a year by 2030 unless further measures were taken.

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Veerathai appointed BOT governor

Veerathai Santiprabhob is appointed the Bank of Thailand's governor, to succeed Prasarn Trairatvorakul whose term will end in September.

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Hit by drought and seawater, Bangkok tap water may run out in a month

BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Bangkok's tap water supply may run out in a month, as the country waits for long overdue rains to replenish sources depleted by drought and threatened by seawater creep, the chief of the capital's water authority said.

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Mayweather stripped of title he won in Pacquiao fight

(Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organisation said on Monday.

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Military court orders release of 14 students

Military court on Tuesday turned down the request by investigating officers for the renewal of pre-trial detention of the 14 anti-coup students.

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50 supporters of 14 students rally in front of military court

About 50 supporters rallied in front of the military court at 8:30 am Tuesday to show solidarity with the 14 detained student activists who had arrived at the court earlier in the morning.

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Students will face military court, Prayut maintains

THE PRIME MINISTER insisted yesterday that the 14 student activists arrested for violating an order prohibiting political gatherings would have to be tried by a military court.

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Euro group awaits Greek government's next move

Asian markets slip after voters' resounding rejection of more austerity

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'Another round of amendments to draft charter not needed'

WISSANU SAYS EXISTING PROCESS WILL SUFFICE

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Hospitals get flexibility on use of NHSO funds

Prayut says no plan to scrap universal healthcare; prateep is new nhso chief

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Zoo operator apologises for deadly crash that killed 5, pledges to pay compensation

Khon KAEN facility shut as police launch probe

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Prayut: the economy will grow

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed that Thailand's economy will move forward, as he tried to maintain foreign confidence in the country.

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Bangkok ranks 4th as most affordable destination for short breaks

(DPA) -- For a short break, Hanoi offers the best value in the world for the vacationer's dollar, according to a study by the travel site Trip Advisor.

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Thirteen defendants plead not guilty to UFUN pyramid scheme charges

Apichanat Saenkla and 12 other defendants allegedly linked to the UFUN pyramid scheme yesterday pleaded not guilty to five charges, including public fraud and violating the Transnational Organised Crime Act.

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Academics claim harassment, demand talks with PM over students

A GROUP of academics supporting 14 detained student activists said Monday they would request a meeting with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) chief, if the students were not freed and if alleged harassment of lecturers continued.

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Bang Saen hit by plankton blooms

Chon Buri, the Bang Saen sea has been hit by the plankton blooms phenomenon, suffocating a lot of small fish that was found on the popular Bang Saen Beach Monday morning.

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PM insists 14 students must be tried by military court

The prime minister insisted Monday that the 14 students arrested for violating an order by the postcoup junta will have to be tried by a military court.

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Tears flow as Grateful Dead say farewell in Chicago

CHICAGO, July 6 (Reuters) - The Grateful Dead gave what they say will be their last group performance on Sunday, playing to some 70,000 singing, dancing and tearful fans in Chicago's Soldier Field.

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Malaysia ringgit hits 16-year low on political uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysia's ringgit hit a 16-year low Monday on growing political uncertainty following allegations that a probe into a state investment fund found hundreds of millions of dollars were transferred into the prime minister's personal accounts.

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Philippines confirms second MERS case

MANILA (AFP) - A foreigner who flew to the Philippines from the Middle East has become the second confirmed case of MERS in the country, the health department said Monday, as a deadly outbreak in South Korea spreads alarm across Asia.

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Eurozone in tailspin after Greece votes 'No' to bailout

ATHENS (AFP) - Greek voters overwhelmingly rejected international creditors' tough bailout terms Sunday, but premier Alexis Tsipras insisted the result does not mean a "rupture" with Europe despite fears it will end in a "Grexit" from the eurozone.

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PM moves to separate sub deal from health funds worry

PRAYUT SAYS THE TWO ARE NOT LINKED AND BOTH DECISIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED CAREFULLY

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Students face questions after Friday's defiance

POLICE TO PUSH AHEAD WITH QUESTIONING AS LAWYERS COMPLAIN ABOUT LACK OF ACCESS

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NRC chairman in a candid mood as reform body races to finish its work

SHORTLY AFTER THE COUP, 11 key sectors were listed in the interim charter for reform, and the National Reform Council designated to come up with recommendations for the task. After almost one year in office, the NRC has been on a rugged road and is racing to finish its work on time before delivering what will be one of the most comprehensive reform plans the country has ever had. The question now is this: Will the reforms recommended by the NRC materialise given the current political environment and when? The Nation talked to NRC chairman Thienchay Kiranandana about lessons learned in the reform process.

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Doctors push for healthcare co-payment

SAY UNIVERSAL SCHEME COSTS TOO MUCH

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British graduates to help students in 45 provinces speak better English

Thai pupils at 92 schools in 45 provinces will get help in improving their English skills under a nine-week programme led by undergraduates and recent graduates from the United Kingdom.

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Myanmar man convicted for 2013 hotel blast

YANGON (AFP) - A Myanmar man has been sentenced to life in prison for planting a bomb that exploded two years ago inside a luxury Yangon hotel wounding an American woman, state media reported Sunday.

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Task force to probe alleged Malaysia PM money trail

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A task force is investigating allegations that a probe into a Malaysian state-controlled investment fund found hundreds of millions of dollars were transferred to the prime minister's personal bank accounts, the attorney general has said.

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Japan pledges US$6 bn for Mekong

Trilateral pact on development of Dawei also signed at six-nation summit in Tokyo

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Hundreds of trawler owners suspend operation in ports all around the country

SOME 900 trawler owners without logbooks needed under new regulations suspended operations in Songkhla yesterday, but there was no blanket suspension as predicted earlier.

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International observers urged to monitor students' case

THAI LAWYERS GROUP SAYS 14 ANTI-COUP ACTIVISTS FACE COURT ON TUESDAY; PM SAYS INSTANT DEMOCRACY, PEACE NOT POSSIBLE

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