Bhutan royals’ visit wins hearts

King and Queen welcomed by mourners as they pay homage to late monarch at Grand Palace

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Mourners across the nation engage in meritmaking for monarch

MOURNERS nationwide, clad mostly in black, continued mourning the passing of His Majesty the King yesterday, with many making merit for him through traditional alms-giving and wax sculptures of angel palaces as the occasion also marked the end of the Buddhist Lent.

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Over 500,000 gathered to see royal procession

MORE than 500,000 people gathered on the route along which the body of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was moved from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace last Friday, according to the Public Health Ministry.

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‘No order’ to remove portraits

THE government has not issued any order instructing state officials around the country to remove portrait photos or drawings of His Majesty the King from government offices, signs or public places, as rumoured on social media, Government Spokesman Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.

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A grieving Thailand dials down the entertainment

No football matches, no concerts, no television dramas as Thais mourn death of revered King

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Thai king’s death weighs heavily in their hearts

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia - The temple supervisor of Wat Chaiya Mangalaram in Burmah Lane said she had prayed for King Bhumibol’s health at a statue of his father Prince Mahidol during her visits to Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital for treatment.

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Thai clubs await fate as league cancelled to mourn HM

BANGKOK - The Football Association of Thailand on Sunday said it will meet clubs to explain its decision to scrap the season with three matches to go following the death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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No disruption in country administraion, PM insists

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha assured the public that government’s administration can continue seamlessly during the country’s mourning for the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Government spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Sunday.

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No order to remove His Majesty’s portraits and drawing pictures: Sansern

The government has not ordered officials to remove portraits and drawing pictures of His Majesty the King from signs or any place as rumoured in social media, Government Spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said Sunday.

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People should not be judged by colour of cloth: spokesman

Government Spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd on Sunday urged mourners not to reprimand public members who did not wear black or white clothing as a sign of mourning.

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King Salman offers condolences to HRH Crown Prince

Saudi Arabi’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolences to Hir Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Asharq Al-Awsat reported.

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Important notices during mourning period

Following are important announcements and advice from various agencies related to the mourning period for the passing of His Majesty the King of Thailand.

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Regent Prem presents oral report to Crown Prince

Regent pro tempore Gen Prem Tinsulanonda was granted audience with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mah Vajiralongkorn at 7 pm Saturday to present an oral report on his responsibility as the regent, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said.

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Public members can pay respects to royal urn from Oct 28

Public members will be allowed to pay respects to His Majesty the King in front of his royal urn inside the Grand Palace’s Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall from Friday October 28, the Royal Household Bureau announced Saturday.

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Wissanu spells out Regent’s role

DEPUTY Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has clarified the role of the ‘Regent pro tempore’ during the accession to the throne after confusion and doubt about the process spread on social media since His Majesty the King’s passing.

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Bhutan king and queen here to pay condolences

THEIR majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan arrived in Bangkok yesterday to pay personal respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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Irate mob storms Phuket shop over man’s allegedly offensive FB post

AN angry mob stormed a famous soy-milk shop in Phuket to look for the son of the shop owner who allegedly made an “offensive” post about His Majesty the King’s death on his Facebook account.

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An honest ruler honestly appraised

‘A LIFE’S WORK’, RELEASED AT THE END OF 2011, REMAINS THE MOST FRANK ASSESSMENT OF HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ - AND THUS THE MOST ENDEARING

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The royal seeds that prosper

His Majesty the King’s experiments with sustainable agriculture at his residences have benefited millions

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Oct 15 digital copy available for download

“King Begins His Final Journey" Digital edition of The Nation (Oct 15, 2016) on HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927-2016) can be downloaded at the following link:

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Free Oct 15 digital copy available for download

“King Begins His Final Journey" Digital edition of The Nation (Oct 15, 2016) on HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927-2016) can be downloaded at the following link:

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People allowed to pay respect to HM after 15-day of praying rite

The people can pay respect to His Majesty the King right in front of his royal urn in Grand Palace’s Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat after the 15 days prayer ritual.

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Shan group sends condolences

Myanmar’s ethnic Restoration Council of the Shan State (RCSS) has sent a message of condolences to Thailand over the passing of His Majesty the King.

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Grief-stricken mourners line royal procession route

Thousands mass along streets as his Majesty's body was taken from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace

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Their Majesties of Bhutan leave for Thailand Saturday

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen will fly to Thailand Saturday to pay personal respects to His Majesty the Late King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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PM Lee Hsien Loong pays respects to late King at Thai Embassy

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid his respects to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Thai Embassy on Friday.

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PM Lee Hsien Loong pays respects to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Thai Embassy

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid his respects to late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Thai Embassy on Friday.

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No official announcement on Regent pro tempore

LEGAL EXPERTS SAY PRIVY COUNCIL CHIEF GENERAL PREM TINSULANONDA HAS TAKEN ROYAL ROLE TILL NEW MONARCH IS APPOINTED

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Mourning ceremonies at official halls around country

WITH the country in mourning for the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol, provincial administrators and residents wearing black and white gathered at city halls or district and municipal offices to take part in the ceremonial “bathing” of the portrait of His Majesty.

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World leaders pay tribute

NOTES OF CONDOLENCE POUR IN FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE, EXTOLLING KING’S TIRELESS WORK

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An exemplary childhood

The son of the King's Tutor in Lausanne recalls their time in Switzerland

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Social media gushes with pain and paeans

Thai social media have been at their busiest ever. People freely shared their feelings and memories as the country mourned the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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Privy Council President Prem Regent pro tempore: Wissanu

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngarm clarified Friday night that Privy Council President Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is the Regent pro tempore.

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TAT issues advice for foreign tourists

Regarding to an official period of mourning following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like all visitors to Thailand to continue with their travel plans as normal and kindly be advised of the following:

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US govt sends condolences to Thailand

US Secretary of Defence Ash Carter said on behalf of the Department of Defence, he joined President Obama in offering his condolences to the Royal family and Thai people. “His majesty served his nation tirelessly, and his dedication to the people of Thailand will be remembered by future generations.”

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German Chancellor extends condolences to Thailand

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her condolences over the death of His Majesty the King of Thailand.

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Note 7 pre-bookers eligible to buy S7, Note 5 for just Bt10,000

Thai Samsung Wednesday offered a special discount plus Bt2,990 headphone to fans who have pre-booked Galaxy Note 7 if they opt for other top models of its smartphones.

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South Korean president sends condolences to Thais

South Korean President Park Geun-Hye has sent condolences to the Royal Family and Thais over the passing of His Majesty the King of Thailand.

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Thai bank sees ‘relative’ market stability, to support baht liquidity

BANGKOK - The Thai central bank governor said on Friday there had been no abnormal speculation in the foreign exchange market a day after the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the bank would support liquidity of the baht in the event of any tightening.

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Grieving Thailand to begin king's official mourning

BANGKOK - Massive crowds of black-clad Thais lined Bangkok's streets Friday hoping to see King Bhumibol Adulyadej's body borne to his palace, as the nation grieved for a monarch whose passing leaves the country facing an uncertain future.

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Tokyo pledges support for Japanese firms in Thailand

Thailand's biggest foreign investor, Japan, said Friday it would offer support to its firms in the kingdom as concerns grow that the death of its revered monarch could derail the economy.

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Activities and events postponed

With the Kingdom mourning the departure of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, an official period of mourning of one year from October 14 has been declared. The government has also announced the curtailment of entertainment-related activities for 30 days.

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Bhutan mourns as Thai King passes away

Led by His Majesty The King of Bhutan, Her Majesty The Queen, and His Majesty The Fourth King, members of the Royal Family, clergy, government officials, and the Thai community in Bhutan offered a thousand butter lamps at the Kuenrey (centre chapel) of Tashichhodzong to honour the memory of the Late King of Thailand, His Majesty BhumibolAdulyadej who passed away peacefully at Siriraj hospital in Thailand yesterday.

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Singapore deeply saddened by Thai monarch's death

SINGAPORE - The Singapore Government conveyed its condolences to Thailand Thursday following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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Nation's digital edition in memory of His Majesty

The digitial edition of The Nation in memory or HIs Majesty can be downloaded at the folloiwng link:

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King Bhumibol guided Thailand as one of Asia’s most progressive

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Truly the King of hearts

The longest-reigning monarch won the devotion of his subjects with his commitment to their welfare

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Milestones on the Royal road

Key dates during His Majesty’s 70 years on the throne:

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Succession can wait : PM told

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn maintained yesterday that he was ready to step up as heir apparent to the throne, but would prefer to “wait for a proper time” as the country was still mourning the passing of His Majesty the King.

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King’s sufficiency economy a blueprint for humankind

THE KING’S philosophy of a sufficiency economy has contributed significantly to the theory of development for the well-being of humankind.

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Obama leads tributes from world leaders

Bhutan announces day of mourning

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Succession can wait, PM told

HIS ROYAL Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn maintained Thursday that he was ready to assume the throne, but would prefer to “wait for a proper time” as the country was still mourning the passing of His Majesty the King.

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HRH Crown Prince prefers to wait before accession

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn maintained Thursday that he was ready to step up in his duty as heir apparent to the throne but he would prefer to “wait for a proper time” as the country was still mourning the passing of His Majesty the King.

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Diplomats, analysts predict calm transition

Thailand is unlikely to face major economic disruption after the death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, although many people in the country will be grief stricken, some risk analysts and diplomats said.

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Prayut urges Thai to pursue His Majesty’s wish

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thais should pursue His Majesty the King’s wish to see the country become prosper with the people having peace and mercy and friendship toward each other.

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October 13 will be remembered by Thais like October 23: Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thais will remember October 13 with love like how they remember October 23 of every year.

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Heir to the Throne to succeed His Majesty: Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that the Heir to the Throne will succeed His Majesty the King after his death.

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Government agencies fly half-mast for one month

The PM’s Office announced that government agencies nationwide were ordered to fly half-mast for 30 days following His Majesty the King’s death.

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US songwriter Bob Dylan wins Nobel Literature Prize

STOCKHOLM - American music legend Bob Dylan on Thursday won the Nobel Literature Prize, the first songwriter to win the prestigious award and an announcement that stunned prize watchers.

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Prayut cancels trip to India

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has cancelled his trip to India to attend the BRICS Summit 2016, a Government House source said.

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Social media turns pink with respect for the King

Social media timelines have gone entirely pink since Wednesday night after the 38th Royal Household Bureau statement announced that the health condition of His Majesty the King was still unstable as the revered monarch was still suffering from falling blood pressure, a rapid pulse and a high level of acidosis.

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Cambodia embraces China's President Xi on state visit

PHNOM PENH - China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia Thursday for a state visit to one of its staunchest regional allies, with ties flourishing after the kingdom supported Beijing in a maritime dispute.

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Prayers for the King

Large crowds flock to Siriraj Hospital, wearing yellow and pink, to pray for His Majesty the King's speedy recovery

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Authorities told to tackle water pollution to prevent deaths of aquatic animals

ACADEMICS have urged authorities to focus on solving water pollution problems to prevent future mass die-offs of aquatic animals.

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Security advisories ‘may hurt tourism’

MANY TOURISTS may not visit Thailand if their countries issue travel advisories after intelligence reports warned of possible bomb attacks in Bangkok, tourism associations said yesterday.

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Wissanu reassures about ‘road map’ but offers few details

DEPUTY PRIME Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has insisted there are solutions to every problem related to the promulgation of the new constitution while maintaining that the government’s “road map to democracy” remains unchanged.

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Slain homeless woman’s DNA found on suspect’s bloody shirt

20 -year-old Myanmar suspect now implicated in the deaths of at least four people

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Wissanu reassures about ‘road map’ but offers few details

DEPUTY PRIME Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam has insisted there are solutions to every problem related to the promulgation of the new constitution while maintaining that the government’s “road map to democracy” remains unchanged.

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TRIS downgrades company rating of NMG to ‘D’

TRIS Rating has downgraded the company rating of Nation Multimedia Group (NMG) to “D” and has removed its credit alert with a “negative” implication, according to its statement Wednesday.

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Tougher Trade Competition Act due 2017

THE Commerce Ministry expects the amended version of the Trade Competition Act to come into force by the middle of next year, with its provisions aimed at ensuring fair play and controlling bad business behaviour.

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His Majesty's health condition still unstable: Royal Household Bureau

THE health condition of His Majesty the King is still unstable, with falling blood pressure, rapid pulse and higher acidosis, the 38th statement from the Royal Household Bureau said as of press time last night.

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Govt spokesman confirms no urgent statement from PM

Government Spokesman Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will not make any urgent statement later Wednesday as widely speculated on social networks.

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Thai Samsung fans to get Bt10,000 discount for buying S7, Note 5

Thai Samsung Wednesday offered Bt10,000 discount plus Bt2,990 headphone to fans who have pre-booked Galaxy Note 7 if they opt for other top models of its smartphones.

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12 dead in clashes in Myanmar's restive Rakhine

YANGON - Twelve people have died in the north of Myanmar's Rakhine state in clashes between armed men and troops, state media reported Wednesday, in a sharp escalation of violence in the restive region.

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Samsung beefing up Galaxy S7 production to cover Note losses

In a bid to make up for snowballing profit losses due to the sales suspension of its Galaxy Note 7 handset, Samsung Electronics is increasing production of the flagship Galaxy S7 and lower-end smartphone models.

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Police ramp up security

Raids Detain eight suspects after warning of car-bombs in Bangkok.

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Prayut orders probe into ray deaths

PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday ordered relevant agencies to determine the cause of the recent multiple deaths of giant freshwater stingrays.

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Alleged drug baron Laota nabbed in sting in Mae Ai

Infamous figure caught with 20 kilograms of ‘ice’ after yearlong operation, police say

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Entrepreneurs must persevere: Jack Ma

“TODAY IS DIFFICULT. Tomorrow is more |difficult. The day after tomorrow is very beautiful,” Jack Ma, the founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba.com, said yesterday, when asked to give advice to young entrepreneurs.

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CDC hands final charter draft to Prayut

THE NEW charter was delivered to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday, who will seek to have it royally endorsed before it is implemented.

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Intouch invests in Social Nation

InVent, an arm of Intouch Holdings Public Company Limited, recently invested in Social Nation Inc, a US-based advertising technology start-up. Also investing are Index Ventures, Virtual Reality Investment Fund, Greycroft Ventures among others. Social Nation will use the funds to accelerate its growth so it can meet its goal of becoming a top virtual reality and 360-degree video advertising and distribution platform.

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Alleged drug baron Laota arrested again

Drug-suppression police Tuesday arrested alleged drug baron Laota Sanli and 13 others in Chiang Mai in a sting operation.

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Police raid nine target sites in Bangkok

Hundreds of police and soldiers on Tuesday morning searched nine targeted locations in Bangkok's Ramkhamheang, Hua Mark and nearby sites in a crackdown on criminals particularly those involved in drug trafficking and national security offences.

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Final charter draft submitted to Prayut

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday received a revised charter draft from chief drafter Meechai Ruchupan for the government’s 30-day review prior to royal endorsement.

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Public should not be panic over car bomb reports : Pol Gen Sanit

The public should not be panic over a report of possible bomb attack in Bangkok and its outskirts around the end of this month, City police chief Lt-General Sanit Mahathaworn said Tuesday.

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Public should not be panic over car bomb reports : Pol Gen Sanit

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Jatuporn's bail revoked

Bangkok's Criminal Court on Tuesday ruled to revoke bail for red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan, citing his "immoderate and inciting" activities in media interviews and TV programmes he hosted.

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Singapore says shutting down second bank linked to 1MDB

SINGAPORE - Singapore's central bank on Tuesday shut down a second Swiss bank under investigation for alleged money laundering activities linked to Malaysian state fund 1MDB.

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Samsung halts sale, exchange of Note 7 over safety fears

SEOUL - Samsung on Tuesday called a worldwide halt to the sale and exchange of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, citing continued safety concerns, and advised all customers to stop using the device immediately.

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ACD summit adopts plan for 2030 Asian Community

Outlines six key goals for member states, as UN chief Ban Ki-Moon backs the group's 2030 vision

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People praying for HM the King to have good health

MANY people have posted “Long Live the King” messages on social media to show their concern for the much-beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej following a worrying update on the world’s longest reigning monarch.

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Razor clams dying at Don Hoi Lot; more dead rays found

RAZOR CLAMS are dying off in the famous tourist attraction of Don Hoi Lot river delta in Samut Songkhram province, near the same area where dozens of giant freshwater stingrays were recently found dead.

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Sommai reports Bt10m loss since leaving office

FORMER finance minister Sommai Phasee reported a Bt10-million drop in his assets one year after leaving office, with his debts increasing by Bt3.6 million.

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Thai shares tumble amid fears of US rate hike

THAI shares Monday nosedived 3.36 per cent over a few unfavourable factors, including fears of a fresh hike in the US’ federal funds rate.

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PM calls for ACD ‘to help build an Asian Community’

PRIME MINISTER Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha called Monday for regional inclusiveness and sustainable development from senior key delegates from Asian countries at the 2nd Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) summit.

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Thai jetski riders capture six gold at Lake Havasu

The Thai jetski riders completed their IJSBA World Finals campaign at Lake Havasu in Arizona, USA with a bang after making a big harvest of six gold medals, with Thipmongkol Khemsri winning his second gold in the Sport Spec Slalom on Sunday, the final day of the top-notch competition.

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Thai social networkers express concern for His Majesty

Thais have posted “Long Live the King” messages across social media to show their caring concerns for the much-beloved His Majesty the King.

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Thai hockey team win AHF Cup first time in 59 years

Gifted Kornkanok Sanpuang on Sunday scored a hat-trick as Thailand blanked Singapore 4-0 in the showdown of the PTT Women’s AHF Cup 2016 to reign supreme for the first time in 59 years and qualify for the 2017 Hockey Asia Cup in Japan.

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China says Thailand made decision to block HK activist's visit

BEIJING - It was the Thai government that made a decision to block the entry to Thailand of a Hong Kong student activist last week, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday.

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16 held in anti-terror raids across six Malaysian states

Kuala Lumpur - 14 of them are allegedly from a local ISIS cell led by a man believed to be Kuala Lumpur bombing mastermind.

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China's Alibaba buys stake in Spielberg firm

BEIJING - Chinese internet billionaire Jack Ma has bought a stake in cinema legend Steven Spielberg's company, they said, the latest tie-up between China and Hollywood as they seek to make movies for audiences in the Middle Kingdom and beyond.

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World Bank's top economist tipped for Nobel

STOCKHOLM - The World Bank's new chief economist is among those tipped to win the Nobel Economics Prize on Monday, as the awards season moves into a second week.

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Samsung woes deepen over Galaxy Note 7

SEOUL - Samsung Electronics took another hit Monday over its recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, reportedly suspending production after distributors stopped offering replacements because of continued safety concerns.

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Thailand secure Asian Finals berth after comeback 3-1 win over Vietnam

Hosts Thailand secured a berth to contest the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Asian Zone Final Round following a fantastic comeback 3-1 (24-26 25-18 25-23 25-20) victory over Vietnam on Sunday.

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Samsung suspends production of recalled Note 7: report

SEOUL - Samsung Electronics has suspended production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, a report said Monday, a month after a recall prompted by battery explosions and a day after two major overseas distributors halted replacements.

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Asian markets up, Samsung hit by new Note 7 crisis

HONG KONG - Most Asian markets rose in holiday-thinned trade Monday and the dollar struggled to break back after last week's softer-than-forecast US jobs data, while Samsung Electronics took a hit as its Galaxy Note 7 crisis resurfaced.

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Asia’s broadband divide

There is a high disparity in broadband connectivity in Asia. South Korea has a strong subscriber base of 40 per cent subscribers whereas Myanmar has as low as 0.3 per cent subscribers. Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and China remain on top whereas India, Indonesia and Pakistan ranks low in terms of broadband adoption. This refers to the startling disparity in broadband connectivity within Asia-Pacific, with high-income countries experiencing a higher growth rate of broadband penetration relative to other countries.

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Prayut calls for ‘inclusive growth’ for Asian region

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha was joined by other speakers

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Legal doubts over defence for Yingluck

Experts say Rerngchai case not comparable to former PM’s rice scheme punishment.

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Downstream residents warned of flood danger

PEOPLE LIVING downstream from the Chao Phraya River dam in Chainat were warned yesterday of possible flooding as more water had to be released from the dam following heavy downpours upstream.

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Yingluck targeted with Bt36-bn asset seizure order

THE FINANCE MINISTRY is set to issue an administrative order for former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to pay civil damages of Bt35.7 billion allegedly incurred from her government’s rice-pledging scheme.

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4th homeless victim slain at Lat Phrao

THE brutal murder of a homeless woman found yesterday at the Lat Phrao Intersection was likened by police to the recent slayings of three homeless men in Pathum Thani.

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His Majesty undergoes hemodialysis

His Majesty the King is undergoing hemodialysis to correct kidney-related issues, the Royal Household Bureau announced on Sunday.

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Nine Myanmar police killed in attack on Bangladesh border

YANGON - Nine police officers were killed during coordinated ambushes in Myanmar's strife-torn Rakhine state on Sunday with authorities saying the attackers hailed from the Muslim Rohingya community, a persecuted minority.

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New mega-festival hears rock history via McCartney

INDIO, United States - The Desert Trip mega-festival of rock greats is meant to be historic and Paul McCartney on Saturday served as a willing instructor, presenting a musical journey from pre-Beatles fare to hip-hop collaboration.

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Home shuttlers advance to three finals at Thailand Open

Local hopefuls Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk and Busanan Ongbamrungpan cruised their ways to the finals of the US$120,000 2016 SCG Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold Badminton Championships at the Nimibutr Gymnasium on Saturday.

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Vietnam down Myanmar 3-0 to battle it out against hosts Thailand

Vietnam sent Myanmar packing in comfortable straight sets 25-20 25-13 25-18 to next battle it out against hosts Thailand for the lone ticket to contest the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship Qualification Asian Zone Final Round next year.

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Investors get tax breaks under new Myanmar law

All investors will get tax exemptions described in the new Myanmar Investment Law, the authorities have announced.

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Tech giants race for edge in artificial intelligence

SAN FRANCISCO - Major technology firms are racing to infuse smartphones and other internet-linked devices with software smarts that help them think like people.

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Top business heads flying in for ACD meet

PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will today kick off a meeting of the ACD Connect Business Forum 2016 at a Bangkok hotel, bringing together private-sector representatives from across Asia to brainstorm on financial connectivity and financing infrastructure in the region.

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Myanmar man accused of four murders

POLICE will soon submit a 20-year-old Myanmar man identified only as “Bung” or “Jimmy”, who was arrested on Friday for allegedly murdering three homeless people in Pathum Thani’s Thanyaburi district last week, for a psychiatric examination to determine if he is mentally ill, city police chief Lt-General Sanit Mahathaworn said yesterday.

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Officials guilty of violent suppression ‘protected by culture of impunity’

A GROUP of people whose loved ones were killed in political violence over past decades have denounced a “culture of impunity” that shields officials from being prosecuted for their crimes.

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‘Hidden political agenda’ behind Hawaii scandal

MOST people questioned in a new survey believe the controversy concerning Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s recent Bt21-million chartered-flight trip to Hawaii was triggered by a hidden political agenda.

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The colours of living

Akzonobel, makers of Dulux Paint, names the colour of the year for 2017 - Denim Drift

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Sumo competition will celebrate 130 years of Thai-Japanese relations

JAPAN will hold a full-scale sumo tournament in Thailand next year as part of the celebrations of 130 years of bilateral ties between the countries, Deputy Prime Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn said on Saturday.

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Obama casts early vote for Clinton during Chicago visit

Washington.- United States President Barack Obama has cast his early vote in Chicago for Hillary Clinton, his rival for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008 and who he now hopes will be his successor in the White House.

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Obama lifts US economic sanctions on Myanmar

Washington- The United States President has ordered economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar be lifted due to the reforms undertaken in the Asian country, as well as to complete the historic thaw between the two nations.

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NMG ex-directors to fight ban

Co-founder Suthichai says securities commission decision was unfair and like an “execution order”

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Probe into manta ray deaths

Authorities are trying to determine why as many as 14 manta rays were found dead in Mae Klong River in Samut Songkhram province.

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Police move scavengers to safety as they hunt for killer

AUTHORITIES yesterday rounded up 18 homeless people in Pathum Thani’s Thanyaburi district and sent them back to their home towns or put them in shelters as police continue to hunt for the man believed to have brutally murdered three scavengers in the same area.

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Old man who lost family savings gets Bt1.3m in donations

An elderly man who lost a purse containing all his family savings of Bt15,000 in Buri Ram province has received nearly Bt1.3 million in donations.

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Some Article 44 edicts could become law

SOME orders issued by the junta chief under the interim charter’s Article 44 will likely be morphed into permanent legislation, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.

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Santos: Colombia rebels' archfoe turned peacemaker

CARTAGENA, Colombia - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, is a wealthy businessman who staked his political legacy on making peace with the FARC rebels.

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Suthichai questions 'unfair' SEC move to suspend NMG directors

The members of the board of Nation Multimedia Group Plc (NMG) led by Suthichai Yoon on Friday called for fair treatment after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday suspended eight NMG directors, as they were facing prosecution.

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Joshua Wong 'persona non grata': deputy immigration chief

Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong is a persona non grata so he is not able to enter Thailand, deputy Immigration Bureau chief Pol Maj Gen Pakpoom Sajjapan said Friday.

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Mauritius wing debris from missing MH370: Australia

SYDNEY - A piece of wing debris found in Mauritius is from MH370, Australian authorities said Friday as they cautioned the discovery shed no new light on the missing passenger jet's specific location.

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Sermsin concerned ban will affect business

Thursday's order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ban eight directors of Nation Multimedia Group (NMG) will cause severely damage on its business operation in a crucial tipping point of changing media landscape, its executive asked.

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Facebook's Oculus pushes virtual reality with new gear

SAN JOSE, United States - Facebook on Thursday worked to ramp up enthusiasm for its virtual reality line, unveiling new gear including a lower-end wireless headset prototype.

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Eight Nation Group board members are acquitted

EIGHT BOARD members of Nation Multimedia Group Plc (NMG), including Suthichai Yoon, were acquitted yesterday in a case in which they were accused of violating the Public Limited Companies Act.

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Thailand suffer third defeat in WC qualifiers after going down 3-1 to UAE

Thailand slumped to its third consecutive defeat in the last-12 Asian qualifying for the 2018 World Cup following a 3-1 loss to UAE in the Group B clash in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

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Survivor calls for military withdrawal

Commemoration of 1976 massacre at Thammasat Uni.

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THAI bill for Prawit trip in two months

Airline takes action over ‘fake’ passenger list for junket.

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Thai and US cops hunt for sex-trafficking ring

THAI POLICE are cooperating with their US counterparts in the hunt for a group involved in a “large-scale highly sophisticated sex-trafficking scheme” in which hundreds of Thai women were forced to work as prostitutes in the US.

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Foreigner in custody may have links to terror networks

A FOREIGNER has been detained on suspicion of having links to terror networks or the gang providing fake passports to suspects involved in the Erawan Shrine bomb blast.

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Start-up tourism catches on

Entrepreneurs are guiding foreigners to the best of Thai culture

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Arrested foreigner may have links to terror networks

A FOREIGNER has been detained on suspicion of having links to terror networks or the gang providing fake passports to suspects involved in the Erawan Shrine bomb blast.

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Prayut urged to review his policy against Yingluck over the rice scheme

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s lawyer urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Thursday to review his decision of seeking civil liabilities from the former premier for massive losses resulting from her government’s rice-pledging scheme.

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Samsung in hot water after 'new' phone catches fire on plane

CHICAGO - A US flight was evacuated prior to takeoff when a passenger's Galaxy Note 7 -- reportedly a replacement in Samsung's global recall -- caught fire, landing the company in new controversy.

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Malaysia frees Australia 'Budgie Nine' after F1 stunt

SEPANG, Malaysia - Nine Australian men who had provoked anger in Malaysia by donning skimpy swimwear bearing the Muslim-majority country's national flag at a Formula 1 race were let off with no charges Thursday.

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Duterte's popularity soars with crime war: poll

MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's popularity has soared during his first three months in office, an independent survey showed Thursday, in an apparent endorsement by Filipinos of his brutal war on crime.

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Dr Ary Graca re-elected as FIVB President for eight-year term

Dr. Ary S. Graça was today re-elected as President of the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) at the 35th FIVB World Congress in Buenos Aires where he pledged to build on volleyball’s “golden era” of success.

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Portugal's Guterres poised to be next UN Secretary General

United Nations - Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Guterres is poised to be the ninth United Nations Secretary-General and is expected to be formally recommended to the 193-member General Assembly for election by the Security Council on Thursday, diplomats said.

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Thailand bows to deportation request

“It’s China’s business,” says PM, after Hong Kong pro-democracy leader turned away at Suvarnabhumi.

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Abortion legal in some Zika cases, child health unit says

ABORTION is a legal choice for Zika-infected women.

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BMA district offices told to clear sluice gates to tackle floods

BANGKOK Metropolitan Administration (BMA) offices in the districts of Don Muang, Lak Si, Sai Mai, Bang Khen and Chatuchak were told to remove obstacles that blocked water drainage via the Bang Khen, Bang Pho and Bang Sue sluice gates, deputy governor Amorn Kitchawengkul said yesterday.

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TV anchor denies joining trip to Hawaii

A CONTROVERSY has shrouded anchorwoman Chonratsamee Ngathaweesuk of the Army-run Channel 5, who has denied taking part in Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s recent trip to Hawaii.

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Thammasat Uni massacre remembered on campuses

Universities honour students who lost their lives protesting dictator’s return.

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US charges 17 in sex trafficking ring

CHICAGO - US authorities said Wednesday they had shut down a sex trafficking ring and charged 17 people in a case stretching from Thailand to various major US cities.

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NACC denies claims of bias against Pheu Thai

THE National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Wednesday set out to clarify public criticism it had focused its energies on chasing only corruption cases involving Pheu Thai figures, while ignoring the Democrats.

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Amnesty International attacks Thai govt over Joshua Wong's incident

The Amnesty International Wednesday cricised the Thai junta over its decision to deny Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong entry into Thailand.

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CU students stage 'umbrella protest' against Wong's detention

Chulalongkorn University’s student activists staged a brief "umbrella protest" against the 15 hours of detention of Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong

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Army’s Channel 5 anchor denies she was on Prawit’s pricey trip to Hawaii

A news anchor at the Royal Thai Army’s TV station has denied that she joined Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan’s charter-flight mission to Hawaii last weekend, saying she was on duty in Thailand during the trip.

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Joshua Wong on way back to Hong Kong

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong is on the way back to Hong Kong, the party's official Facebook page said on Wednesday.

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Thai Immigration blacklists Joshua Wong as requested by China

A deputy commander of the Suvarnabhumi Airport immigration office confirmed Wednesday that immigration police blacklisted Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong as requested by china.

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Bangkok not prohibit expression of opinions : Sek

The Thai government "does not prohibit the expression of personal opinions on the political situation in Thailand,” said Thai Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Sek Wanamethee on Wednesday.

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Myanmar repeals emergency law used to silence activist

Yangon - Myanmar has abolished one of themost authoritarian laws used by previous military regimes tosilence political opponents, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.

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Thai authorities confirm detention of Hong Kong democracy activist

Hong Kong/Bangkok- Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong has been detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thai immigration police confirmed Wednesday.

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Google takes on rivals with Pixel phone, new hardware

SAN FRANCISCO - Google took on rivals Apple, Samsung and Amazon in a new push into hardware Tuesday, launching premium-priced Pixel smartphones and a slew of other devices showcasing artificial intelligence prowess.

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Hong Kong democracy activist reportedly denied entry to Thailand

A prominent Hong Kong student activist was reportedly detained at Suvarnabhumi Airport and ordered to board the next flight back home after Thai authorities received “a note” about him from the Chinese government.

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Hong Kong student activist detained at Bangkok airport

Hong Kong student activist Joshua Wong was detained in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport, forbidden from entering the Kingdom, and would be sent home on the next flight.

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No respite from flooding

Capital’s chronic problems created by insufficient pumping and drainage.

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Thousands stuck in traffic chaos after deluge on Monday evening

TORRENTIAL rain on Monday afternoon and evening caused flooding and hours of traffic congestion in Bangkok.

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Prawit welcomes probe into cost of controversial ‘work’ trip

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER General Prawit Wongsuwan yesterday welcomed an investigation by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG), saying it was good to have the agency look into the costs surrounding the controversial charter-flight mission led by him to Hawaii for an international security meeting last week.

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Paiboon seeking way to speed up rice cases

JUSTICE Minister Paiboon Koom-chaya has called a meeting of agencies and prosecutors next week to discuss how to expedite hundreds of cases linked to the rice-pledging scandal. “I will try to speed up the legal process to file lawsuits against the wrongdoers,” he said yesterday.

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No way that House will be dissolved: PM

Prayut says action might only be taken if picking a new PM dragged on for months.

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IMF warns of protectionist threat to global growth

WASHINGTON - The IMF on Tuesday left its global economic forecasts unchanged into 2017 but called on governments to take action against the threats of low growth and protectionism.

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Tennis: Sharapova's doping ban cut to 15 months

LAUSANNE - Maria Sharapova had her two-year tennis ban for doping reduced to 15 months by the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday.

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Prawit welcomes OAG probe into cost of controversial Hawaii trip

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER General Prawit Wongsuwan Tuesday welcomed an investigation by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG), saying it was good to have the agency look into the costs surrounding the controversial charter-flight mission led by him to Hawaii for an international security meeting last week.

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‘Front command Cabinet’ created

THE 13-strong “front command Cabinet”, led by Deputy Defence Minister General Udomdech Sitabutr, was given the green light by the Cabinet Tuesday, Deputy PM and Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said.

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British trio win Nobel Physics Prize

STOCKHOLM - British scientists David Thouless, Duncan Haldane and Michael Kosterlitz won the Nobel Physics Prize on Tuesday for revealing the secrets of exotic matter, the Nobel jury said.

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Paiboon to speed up rice-scheme legal actions

Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya would next week hold a meeting with agencies concerned with investigation in rice pledging scheme cases to discuss how to expedite its legal operations over wrongdoers.

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Apple still a star without Steve Jobs, but doubts linger

WASHINGTON - Five years after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the Silicon Valley tech giant is bigger and stronger, despite lingering doubts over its future without the visionary leader.

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Final charter draft to be submitted to Prayut next Tuesday

The Constitution Drafting Commission voted Tuesday to send the final draft of the new constitution to Prime Minster Prayut Chan-o-cha next Tuesday, CDC spokesman Norachit Sinhaseni said.

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WikiLeaks fetes 10th birthday in defiant form

BERLIN - WikiLeaks celebrates its 10th birthday on Tuesday defiantly proud as the pioneer of online leaking platforms, while its controversial founder vows to pursue its work despite widespread criticsm.

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Auditor General Office probing Prawit trip to Hawaii

Auditor reviewing Bt21 million cost of charter flight to US security conference.

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All pregnant women to be tested in 16 ‘Zika provinces’

ALL PREGNANT women living in 16 provinces where Zika outbreak has been detected will be tested for the virus, Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn said yesterday, as two babies from infected mothers were born with severe birth defects.

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Digital TV stations to get tax break under new plan

BROADCASTERS will be able to deduct their expenses fully for digital-terrestrial TV transmission under the “must carry” rule, while the progressive tariff for contributions to the broadcasting fund is expected to start next year.

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Prayut ‘unlikely to scrap House in PM stalemate’

CDC chief says junta holds absolute power but may not use it to dissolve Parliament.

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No coup under my command: new Army chief Chalermchai

THE NEW HEAD of the Army, General Chalermchai Sittisart, said yesterday that the army would not stage a coup under his leadership.

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Facebook launches buy-and-sell 'Marketplace'

SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook on Monday launched a new online "Marketplace" allowing members of the huge social network to buy and sell with each other.

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No coup under my leadership, says new army leader

THE NEW HEAD of the military, General Chalermchai Sittisart, said Monday that the army would not stage a coup under his leadership.

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American forgery ring suspects interrogated in jail

INVESTIGATORS yesterday interrogated two American suspects of an alleged passport forging ring now held in Bangkok Remand Prison.

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800,000 students to learn exam tricks, techniques

ABOUT 800,000 students in four regions nationwide have joined the 19th Intensive Tutoring for Admission Exam campaign, hosted by Sahapatthanapibul and The Nation, over seven days.

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Digital TV stations to get tax break under new plan

BROADCASTERS will be able to deduct their expenses fully for digital-terrestrial TV transmission under the “must carry” rule, while the progressive tariff for contributions to the broadcasting fund is expected to start next year.

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Japan's Ohsumi wins Nobel Medicine Prize for work on cell 'recycling'

STOCKHOLM - Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan on Monday won the Nobel Medicine Prize for his work on autophagy -- a process whereby cells "eat themselves" -- which when disrupted can cause Parkinson's and diabetes.

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Thailand considers Zika tests for all pregnant women

BANGKOK - Thailand is considering testingall pregnant women for Zika, the health ministry said on Monday, following confirmation last week of its first known cases of microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size, linked to the Zika virus.

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World Bank secretly finances Asian 'coal boom,' group says

WASHINGTON - The World Bank is indirectly financing a boom in some of Asia's dirtiest coal-fired power generation despite commitments to end most funding for the sector, a development advocacy group charged Monday.

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Swords and skewers at gruesome vegetarian festival

Phuket - Swords, axe handles, kebab skewers and even a model boat were among the bizarre array of objects pushed through devotees' cheeks on Sunday as southern Thailand's gruesome vegetarian festival got under way.

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Top 10 travel destinations in Asia

Lonely Planet recently released its annual list of top destinations to visit around the world, including the top 10 destinations in Asia.

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The ancient mosque of X’ian

IT is Friday in Xi’an, the ancient city in Shaanxi province of China. The bazaar near the Drum Tower is preparing for the worshippers expected to attend the traditional Juma prayers at the historic mosque in the middle of the souk.

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No major flood this year: experts

Situation is very different from 2011, with concern still of possible drought

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Chao Phraya Dam discharge level reduced

OFFICIALS have lowered the amount of water being discharged from Chao Phraya Dam after upstream flooding decreased despite predictions of more rain across the country this week.

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Civil service plan ‘risky for health schemes’

A solution is needed to reduce civil servants’ medical expenses: NLA whip

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Govt refuses to discuss Bt21m bill for charter flight to security meet in Hawaii

THE government has refused to comment on the almost Bt21 million for Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and his team to travel to Hawaii for the Asean-US Defence Ministers’ meeting on the weekend - a cost that includes the hiring of a charter flight.

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Huge official headache: backlog of 4.25m Sor Khor 1 deeds

ABOUT 4.25 MILLION land possession documents, or Sor Khor 1, used as a proof for the issuance of land-deed documents have not yet been stamped and approved by the Lands Department’s clearance system, the department revealed recently.

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Thai girl still in coma after Singapore car accident

16-year-old girl fighting for life after she was hit by car in Balestier on her way to visit old folks' home

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Govt refuses to discuss Bt21m bill for charter flight to security meet in Hawaii

THE government has refused to comment on the almost Bt21 million for Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and his team to travel to Hawaii for the Asean-US Defence Ministers’ meeting on the weekend

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Philippines' Duterte apologises to Jews, but defiant

MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday apologised to Jews for comparing himself with Adolf Hitler but said he did nothing wrong and reiterated his desire to kill millions of drug addicts.

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Chao Phraya dam discharge lowered

OFFICIALS have lowered the amount of water being discharged from Chao Phraya dam after upstream floodwaters decreased but despite the prediction of continuous rain throughout the country this week.

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Advertising on mobile: it's all about 'stopping the thumb'

NEW YORK - Almost 80 years old, the deodorant Old Spice is learning new tricks for finding customers in the era of smartphones and social media.

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Google expected to flex hardware muscle

SAN FRANCISCO - A high-profile Google event Tuesday is widely expected to show a new emphasis on hardware, challenging rivals Apple and Amazon and launching a new strategy for the online giant.

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His Majesty's lung infection ease: Royal Household Bureau

His Majesty the King is still being treated for kidney failure although an infection in his lung has eased, the Royal Household Bureau said Saturday, in the latest update on His Majesty's health.

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Thai expert picked for first-ever LGBTI role

INTERNATIONAL RIGHTS groups have welcomed the appointment by the UN of a Thai law professor as the first independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Ministry vows to work with Amnesty to end torture

THE Justice Ministry has pledged to work closely with Amnesty International to stop torture at the hands of officials and gave an assurance that Thailand aimed to put an end to such practices.

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Two major parties ‘unlikely to join forces to block non-elected PM’

IT is unlikely the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties will join forces to form a coalition to prevent an “outsider” prime minister, an analyst said yesterday.

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Observers sceptical about junta graft purge

POLITICAL observers have expressed doubts over claimed successes in the regime’s attempts to curb corruption, one of the country’s long-standing unresolved issues.

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Views from the top

For spectacular scenery and plenty of adventure, it's hard to beat the Bernese Oberland

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US government cuts cord on internet oversight

WASHINGTON - The US government on Saturday ended its formal oversight role over the internet, handing over management of the online address system to a global non-profit entity.

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‘Rising costs, political cases putting pressure on govt’

Legal measures against politicians and high commodity prices are viewed as major causes of pressure on the post-coup government, a public opinion survey has found.

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Philippines' Duterte defiant over 'slaughter' call

MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte refused to back down Saturday over his stated desire to slaughter millions of people, as global condemnation built against him likening his crime war with Hitler's efforts to exterminate Jews.

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Threat from extremist groups to southeast Asia growing: Singapore defense chief

KO OLINA, Hawaii - The threat that violent extremist groups pose to Southeast Asia is growing each year as they become more organised and focused in their aims, Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen said on Friday.

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Thailand still golden for Chinese tourists despite Zika fears

BANGKOK - Confirmation that the Zika virus had caused microcephaly in Thailand is not likely to scare off large numbers of Chinese tourists due to jet in for holidays in the next week, tourists and industry operators said.

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CP All apologises over veg-fest sign in 7-Eleven shop

A sign in a 7-Eleven shop supposed to promote sale of vegetarian foods caused an uproar among social networkers, prompting CP All to issue an apology.

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Scientists in New Caledonia hope for best after coral bleaching

NOUMEA - Marine biologists are crossing their fingers after New Caledonia's coral reef, a UN-inscribed natural wonder of the world, was hit by bleaching this year.

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Chinese and Indian sculptures on display at the Palace Museum

A grand exhibition featuring sculptures from China and India during the period of 400-700 AD opened to the public on Wednesday at the Palace Museum in Beijing.

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Vithit appointed first UN expert to protect LGBT people

LONDON - The UN Human Rights Council on Friday appointed its first independent investigator to help protect homosexual and transgender people worldwide from violence and discrimination.

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‘Prayut can dissolve House if no PM picked’

Wissanu says power under Article 44 available to end post-election deadlock.

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American passport forger ‘admits cutting up the body of man strangled by gang’

THE leader of a gang of American passport forgers, Herbert Grey Lefron, has confessed to cutting up the body of a man in his 40s

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Central provinces warned to brace for floods as more pumps are ordered for Bangkok

THREE central provinces

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Video competition promotes benefit of ‘AEC of My Dreams’

THAIS have voiced their expectations for the Asean Economic Community through a video competition called “AEC of My Dreams”.

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Pedals to the metal

Hong Kong cements its place as a cycling hub with more than 4,500 bikers enjoying a day of fast-paced races and fun rides

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'Goodbye Rosetta': Crash-landing ends historic comet mission

DARMSTADT, Germany - Europe's pioneering Rosetta spacecraft dramatically concluded its 12-year odyssey Friday, crash-landing into the comet it orbited and probed for two years in a quest to demystify the Solar System's origins.

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Central provinces warned to brace for floods

Three central provinces - Chai Nat, Ayutthaya and Ang Thong - should prepare for floods while Bangkok must install more pumps and dredge drainage ditches, the Interior ministry permanent secretary said Friday.

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Japan provides Bt53-bn loan for Red Line train project

The Red Line commuter train project for the Bang Sue-Rangsit route will be extended a Bt53.48-billion loan by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) for its construction, with it slated to be operational in 2020.

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Court orders BMA to demolish illegal parts of Aetas hotel in Ruamrudee

THE Central Administrative Court issued an execution order Friday for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Pathumwan District Office to demolish illegal parts of the 24-storey luxury Aetas Bangkok hotel on Soi Ruamrudee.

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First Thai babies diagnosed with Zika-linked microcephaly: ministry

BANGKOK - Thai health authorities said Friday that microcephaly in two babies was caused by the Zika virus, in what is believed to be Southeast Asia's first confirmed case of a link between the sickness and the birth defect.

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US CDC issues Zika travel advisory for 11 Southeast Asian countries

US health officials on Thursdayre commended that pregnant women postpone non-essential travel to 11 Southeast Asian countries because of the risk of Zika virus infection, which has been shown to cause severe birth defects.

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Philippines leader likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users

MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Friday and said he would "be happy" to exterminate three million drug users and peddlers in the country.

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Yasay: PH, Vietnam agree on code of conduct

HANOI - Officials of the Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to fast-track the finalization and implementation of a code of conduct (COC) to ease tensions in the South China Sea.

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US-Philippines military alliance 'ironclad': Pentagon chief

SAN DIEGO - US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Thursday said America's alliance with the Philippines remains "ironclad" even though the Asian ally's leader has vowed to end joint military exercises.

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Meechai eases fears on PM

‘Court ruling doesn’t open path for non-elected premier to rule for 8 years’

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‘Unelected PM could rule for 8 years’

Critics wary court ruling will pave the way and many Thais may find it acceptable

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Bangkok on flood alert with forecast for more rain this week

WITH more heavy rain expected to hit the capital this week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has instructed officials to monitor main roads as well as 300 flood-prone secondary roads and housing estates.

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PM invokes Article 44 for elephant protection

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invoked absolute power under the interim charter’s Article 44 to make it mandatory for owners of domesticated elephants to verify their certificates and have their animals’ DNA checked for bloodline links within a year.

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Thai craft beer comes of age

Phuket-based Full Moon Brewworks grabs an international prize

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Ex-education minister Somsak loses home following court ruling

The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders has ruled in favour of the seizure request of a Bt16 million home belonging to former Chart Thai Pattana Party MP Somsak Prissananantakul, after he failed to adequately explain how he got the money to buy it.

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Court ruling won’t pave way for long-serving ‘outsider’ PM: Meechai

Chief constitution drafter Meechai Ruchupan said Thursday that he did not think the Constitutional Court’s ruling on Wednesday would pave the way for a non-MP prime minister to be in power for at least eight years.

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Myanmar refugees in Mae Hong Son province face repatriation

Thai and Myanmar authorities are registering Myanmar refugees who fled to Mae Hong Son province for repatriation, it was disclosed at the Thai-Myanmar Township Border Committee (TBC)'s meeting Thursday.

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Insurgent bomb injures six in deep South after gas station worker shot dead

Suspected insurgents shot dead a female gas station employee in Pattani’s Khok Pho district Thursday afternoon then set off a bomb, injuring six people, as state officers responded to the shooting.

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Chinese and Nigerian suspects arrested over ATM theft scams

Four Chinese and two Nigerians have been arrested as suspects in two separate electronic card-related thefts in Bangkok, Police Economic Crime Suppression Division deputy commander Pol Colonel Papatdech Ketpan said Thursday.

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Duterte to scrap joint military exercises between Philippines, US

Manila - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is planning to scrap joint military training exercises with the US.

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Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel to cease operation at yearend

An old five-star Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel will cease operation at the end of this year after the hotel was sold to Bangkok Dusit Medical Services for Bt10.8 billion.

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US Fed chairwoman: No fixed timetable for raising interest rate

Washington - The US Federal Reserve does not have a set timetable for raising its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen said Wednesday.

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DPM Tharman rules himself out as next prime minister: 'I am not the man for PM'

SINGAPORE - Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam yesterday ruled out the possibility that he might be PM, saying Singapore has a distinctive political culture where each minister contributes to the team in a way that matches his strengths.

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US prepares to cede key role for internet

WASHINGTON - The US government is set to cut the final thread of its oversight of the internet, yielding a largely symbolic but nevertheless significant role over the online address system.

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OPEC agrees surprise oil output cut

ALGIERS - The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed Wednesday to cut oil production in a surprise move aimed at boosting stubbornly weak crude prices.

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Revised draft charter against will of referendum, court rules

THE Constitutional Court yesterday ruled that the revised draft charter made by the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) was against the will of the August 7 referendum.

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Anti-graft centre not probing case of PM’s nephew

JUSTICE MINISTER General Paiboon Koomchaya has kept the Anti-Corruption Operation Centre (ACOC) away from an ongoing scandal concerning Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s nephew over alleged irregularities in construction contracts awarded by the Army.

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Amnesty report on torture blocked

Authorities warn human rights officials of arrest as they did not have work permit.

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No fear of flooding crisis, top official says

Irrigation chief sees no threat of 2011 Bangkok flood calamity repeating itself

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Goalkeeper Kawin tells team not to lower the guard

Goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan said Thailand should not drop their guard when they take on UAE next Thursday as they seek to put first points on board in the last-12 Asian qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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MH17 downed from pro-Russia rebel held territory : report

Nieuwegein, Netherlands - International prosecutors investigating the downing of a Malaysian airliner two years ago have concluded it was shot down by a Russian-made missile fired from rebel-held territory in eastern Ukraine, victims' family members said on Wednesday.

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Unruly passenger incidents increase

Geneva - Reports of unruly passenger incidents onboard aircraft increased in 2015 to 10,854, equating to one incident for every 1,205 flights, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) of which airline members control 83 per cent of global air traffic.

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Major slump due soon, hang on to cash, investors warned

A FORMER FINANCE minister and a leading investment banker yesterday warned there was a high chance of a major economic recession, advising investors to hold on to their cash.

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Tourists flee volcano at popular Indonesia hiking spot

SEMBALUN, Indonesia - Hundreds of tourists have fled a volcanic eruption at a popular Indonesian hiking destination, an official said Wednesday, expressing fears some may have stayed behind to document the natural wonder.

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Court upholds acquittal of surgeons in organ-removal case

The Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the acquittal of the former director of Samut Prakan's Wachiraprakarn Hospital, along with two surgeons and a former manager, who had been found not guilty in removing the kidneys and liver of two accident victims in 1997.

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KResearch raises economic growth forecast to 3.3%

Kasikorn Research Centre on Wednesday revised upwards its 2016 GDP growth forecast to 3.3 per cent from 3 per cent.

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Thai authorities bar Amnesty International talk on torture

BANGKOK - Thai authorities shut down an Amnesty International news conference on torture in the kingdom Wednesday, the watchdog said, in the latest move to silence rights groups in the army-run country.

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New entity to manage most of IBank’s non-performing financing

The Cabinet on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for the Finance Ministry to set up an asset management company (AMC) to manage Bt47 billion worth of non-performing financing (NPF) of the Islamic Bank of Thailand, representing 43.4 per cent of the bank’s outstanding loans, said Kobsak Pootrakul, vice minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.

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Israeli hawk turned Nobel peace laureate

JERUSALEM - Shimon Peres, who died Wednesday aged 93, was an Israeli elder statesman, Nobel laureate and two-time prime minister who spearheaded peace efforts with the Palestinians after breaking with his hawkish past.

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Deeply disappointed' Allardyce forced to leave England job

LONDON - Sam Allardyce's reign as England manager came to a humiliating end on Tuesday as he departed after just 67 days in charge following his controversial comments in a newspaper sting.

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Iran, China set up 2012 final rematch at AVC Cup showdown

Mighty Iran and fired-up China set up a clash of the Titans in the Wednesday’s final showdown of the “SMM” 5th AVC Cup for Men at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium as the two unbeaten teams survived daunting challenges from their tough rivals in the semi-finals on Tuesday.

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PM: I won’t help my brother

PRAYUT ‘won’t intervene’ in construction inquiry, as 850 officials face rice probes.

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Thaksin’s lawsuit over revocation of passports dismissed

THE CENTRAL Administrative Court yesterday rejected former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s lawsuit against the Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department, saying the termination of the former leader’s passports was within the law.

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Thailand’s status up on prevention of illegal ivory trade

Thailand’s status on illegal ivory trade has been moved from “Primary Concern” to “Secondary Concern” by the international Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) thanks to the Kingdom’s continued efforts on law promulgation and enactment.

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Swimmers warned as jellyfish washed ashore by storms

Thailand has issued a warning to swimmers and snorkellers against venturing into the oceans after recent storms washed poisonous marine life ashore.

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Admin Court dismisses compensation order against Bhokin

The Central Administrative Court has nullified the order requiring former interior minister Bhokin Bhalakula to pay Bt1.43 billion in compensation over alleged corruption in the fire-truck procurement case.

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Prayut hits back over EC’s speculation on election date

PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Tuesday slammed Election Commissioner Somchai Srisuthiyakorn for saying that the general election might be brought forward by two months to October next year.

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Thaksin’s lawsuit over revocation of passports dismissed

THE CENTRAL Administrative Court Tuesday rejected former PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s lawsuit against the Foreign Ministry’s Consular Department, saying the termination of the former leader’s passports was within the law.

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New conflict-of-interest prevention bill on the agenda

The Cabinet has not yet considered the new conflict-of-interest prevention draft bill as speculated, but it is on the agenda.

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Most Thais spend 14 waking hours doing nothing physically, study shows

Apart from the time spent sleeping, Thais appear to spend 14 hours of the day being inactive.

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Thai police say two held in frozen body case are American

BANGKOK - Thai police said Tuesday that two men accused of hiding a dismembered body in a Bangkok house freezer and of running a fake passport ring are Americans.

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WTO dramatically cuts 2016 global trade growth forecast

GENEVA - The World Trade Organization on Tuesday revised down its 2016 global trade forecast by more than a per centage point, warning growth had hit its slowest pace since the global financial crisis.

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Over 90% of world breathing bad air: WHO

GENEVA - Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, calling for dramatic action against pollution that is blamed for more than six million deaths a year.

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Clinton, Trump kick off high-stakes debate

HEMPSTEAD, United States - Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump came out swinging in a crunch US presidential debate Monday, with the Republican and Democrat aggressively pitching their case to tens of millions of viewers.

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Storm warnings for October

STORMS forecast for next month; authorities plan to raise water release from Chao Phraya dam and use water retention basins to ease floods

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Handling of corruption cases against politicians being sped up

CASES of alleged graft involving politicians of all stripes, not only ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra, have been accelerated, while those concerning Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s younger brother and family will also be investigated fairly, the head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission has insisted.

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Edited Khon video gets thumbs up

THE CULTURE MINISTRY yesterday gave the green light to a music video that promotes Thai tourism via the traditional dance Khon, after some controversial scenes were removed.

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Victim of gang may be elderly European

Scan of dismembered body suggests saw used to cut man up.

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Suradet and Udomdej tipped for top

PRIME Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha will appoint forward ministers to try to rein in unrest in the Deep South in the next few days.

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‘Reset’ Election Commission: NRSA

NATIONAL REFORM Steering Assembly members want to “reset” the Election Commission, saying the EC’s internal conflict will affect its role in organising the election.

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Suu Kyi unwell after trip to US, UK

YANGON - Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been forced to take a rest from her state duties after becoming unwell during a state trip abroad, her office said Monday.

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Transport Minister acknowledges barrage of angry complaints

A stream of harsh complaints about the new terminal at Phuket International Airport prompted a visit by Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith on Saturday.

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Re-edited Khon tourism video gets thumbs up

The Culture Ministry Monday gave the green light to a music video that promotes Thai tourism via the traditional Thai dance Khon, after some controversial scenes are removed.

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UN rights expert plans to probe killings

Manila - A United Nations rights rapporteur told AFP Monday she intended to visit the Philippines to investigate President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on crime, but was seeking security guarantees for people she planned to speak with.

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Smoke forces Philippine Airlines flight to turn back

MANILA - Smoke from an air vent forced a Philippine Airlines flight to Japan to turn back just minutes after taking off on Monday, aviation officials said.

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China flies army planes over strait near Japan

BEIJING - More than 40 Chinese military aircraft have traversed a strait near Japan, China's defence ministry said Monday, after Tokyo announced it may patrol with the US in the contested South China Sea region.

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UN rights expert plans to probe Philippine killings

MANILA - A United Nations rights rapporteur told AFP Monday she intended to visit the Philippines to investigate President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on crime, but was seeking security guarantees for people she planned to speak with.

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Researchers restore first ever computer music recording

WELLINGTON - New Zealand researchers said Monday they have restored the first recording of computer-generated music, created in 1951 on a gigantic contraption built by British genius Alan Turing.

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What about Preecha’s son, Yingluck asks PM

Prayut has no objection to NACC probe into nephew's contracts as ex-premier urges him to avoid double standards

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Yingluck govt had role in 2011 flood: Atthawit

A FORMER DEMOCRAT MP yesterday said he would submit information to the National Anti-Corruption Commission today about alleged water mismanagement by the Yingluck government that was partly to blame for the 2011 flood disaster.

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Promenade ‘will change the river’s flow and eco-system’

If the riverside promenade goes ahead, it will have an inevitable impact on the waterway and the Chao Phraya ecosystem, official agencies and experts have warned.The design for the “Chao Phraya for All” riverside promenade by King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Lat Krabang (KMITL) will be submitted to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) next Monday.

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Governors ordered to set up flood prevention and assistance centres

The Interior Ministry yesterday ordered governors of provinces nationwide except in the South to set up flood prevention and alleviation centres to deal with ongoing flooding in many provinces.The order was issued by Interior Ministry permanent secretary Krissada Boonraj.

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Chirayu appointed Lord Chamberlain

The Royal Gazette yesterday announced that the royal command has appointed Chirayu Isarangkun na Ayuthaya as Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household Bureau.

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Chirayu appointed Lord Chamberlain

The Royal Gazette Sunday announced that the royal command has appointed Chirayu Isarangkun na Ayuthaya as Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household Bureau.

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Probe your own brother, ousted Thai PM tells junta chief

BANGKOK - Thailand's first female prime minister on Sunday told the man who ousted her government two years ago to investigate his own brother over corruption allegations in an unusually strong broadside against the junta.

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Six Taiwan tourists robbed in Pattaya

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Six Taiwanese tourists were reportedly robbed after falling into a deep sleep at a resort in Pattaya Thursday evening.

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Justice by any other name

The controversial chairman of the National Human Rights Commission explains why he is right for the job

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Unbeaten China, Iran top their pools after preliminaries at AVC Cup

China and Iran remain only two unbeaten teams to top their respective pools at completion of the pool round-robin preliminaries of the “SMM” 5th AVC Cup for Men at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium here on Saturday.

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Abhisit, Yingluck govts probed over 2011 floods

THE ANTI-GRAFT agency is investigating former prime ministers Abhisit Vejjajiva and Yingluck Shinawatra to determine whether any of their governments was responsible for the flooding disaster in 2011, a senior official said yesterday.

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Auditor-general to push for more stringent guidelines on overseas trips by lawmakers

THE NEXT Parliament will see stricter guidelines for overseas trips of lawmakers if the auditor-general succeeds in his push for reform of spending on “extravagant” journeys.

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Majority agree with seizure of rice case suspects’ assets: poll

MOST PEOPLE surveyed recently agreed with the use of Article 44 of the interim charter to empower the Department of Legal Execution to seize assets of those responsible for the controversial rice-pledging scheme, according to Bangkok Poll results released yesterday.

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Foreigners charged after body found in fridge

THREE Western men have been charged with several serious criminal offences, as police await the autopsy results on a dismembered body of a foreign man found in a fridge during a raid on a building in Sukhumvit Soi 56 in Bangkok on Friday.

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So what do you believe?

A Thai fashion designer uses art as a synonym for his new collection

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Prayut hails King’s philosophy in UN address

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has raised His Majesty the King’s sufficiency economy philosophy (SEP) as a model principle for the Group of 77 developing countries to follow in order to achieve the United Nations’ 2030 sustainable development goals.

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Golf: Thai teen on course for first Asian win

TOKYO - Thai teenager Phachara Khongwatmai retained a one-stroke lead at the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup as he stayed on course for his first Asian Tour victory on Saturday.

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Majority agree with use of Article 44 for seizure of suspects’

Most people surveyed recently agreed with the use of Article 44 of the interim charter to empower the Department of Legal Execution to seize assets of those responsible for the controversial rice-pledging scheme, according to Bangkok Poll results released Saturday.

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Large parts of the country inundated by floodwaters

The decision to release 1,790 cubic metres of water per second from the Chao Phraya dam in Chai Nat province was exacerbated by heavy downpours and runoff resulting in flooding in several downstream provinces Saturday.

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Foreign passport forgers charged with hiding body in Bangkok: police

BANGKOK - Three foreigners belonging to a suspected passport forgery ring were charged Saturday after police found them with drugs, guns and a dismembered body stashed in the freezer of a Bangkok building.

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Two injured in Yamu boat fire

Three men were injured when their speedboat caught fire off Yamu Pier in Pakhlok at about 9:15 this morning.

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Come here for some of the prettiest cocktails in KL

At first glance, Coppersmith doesn’t even look like a bar. In fact, with its comfortable seating arrangements comprising comfy sofas and armchairs, it looks more like a nice waiting lounge area for customers waiting to go into Troika Sky Dining’s Fuego restaurant.

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Dutertespeak: A guide for the foreign media

“Duterte turns ire on EU, calls them hypocrites and uses ‘F’ word”

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Nearly 1,000 lower-ranking officials in net over rice case

Public sector anti-graft body to come down heavily in over 800 cases of alleged wrongdoing

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Flood erodes riverbank and Pongphan dyke

FLOODWATER has eaten away the riverbank next to the controversial Mae Pongphan Pattana dyke in Chiang Mai province, making it unable to hold water despite the fact it was only built a week ago.

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Flood barrier bid to protect ancient Ayutthaya temple

AUTHORITIES are preparing to set up an emergency flood-prevention barrier to protect the ancient Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple in Ayutthaya province as heavy rains continue to lash Thailand.

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US hopeful referendum will bring about reconciliation: Davies

US Ambassador to Thailand Glyn T Davies said yesterday the US’s stance on Thailand remains the same

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Yala bomb blast kills three police, 2 seriously hurt

THREE police officers were killed and two other officers seriously wounded in a roadside bomb attack in Yala’s Krong Pinang district yesterday.

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Foreigners arrested as Thai police find guns, dead body

BANGKOK - Thai police raided a Bangkok building Friday and arrested five foreigners after a shootout, discovering guns, crystal meth, fake passports and a dead body hidden in a freezer, officers said.

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Barrier bid to protect 'Wat Chai'

AUTHORITIES are preparing to set up an emergency flood-prevention barrier to protect the ancient Wat Chaiwatthanaram temple in Ayutthaya province as heavy rains continue to lash Thailand.

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US hopeful referendum will bring about reconciliation

US Ambassador to Thailand Glyn T Davies said Friday the US’s stance on Thailand remains the same - to see it become a strong country built on freedom and democracy.

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Laos failing to curb illegal wildlife trade: monitor

BANGKOK - The illegal trade in pangolins, helmeted hornbills and other wildlife products is thriving in Laos, a monitoring group said Friday, urging the Southeast Asian nation to crack down on a lucrative commerce largely fuelled by demand in neighbouring China.

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Prawit unconcerned over possible probe into Prayut nephew’s contracts

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan Friday expressed no concern over a move for an investigation into contracts between a nephew of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Army, saying it would not affect the premier.

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Hyperloop pushes dream of low-cost futuristic transport

BERLIN - Is it a plane, is it a train? No, say supporters of Hyperloop, a futuristic mode of transport floated by Silicon Valley billionaire Elon Musk that promises high-tech, high-speed and cheap travel over long distances.

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Paul Simon, Tom Morello lead music drive against poverty

NEW YORK - Pop-folk legend Paul Simon and hard-edged guitarist Tom Morello on Thursday led a drive by musicians to fight poverty, bringing promises of greater action to help the world's most vulnerable.

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Free self-driving taxis launched in Singapore

Singapore - Hailing a driverless ride in Singapore is now a reality, as a fleet of self-driving "robo-taxis" were Friday allowed out onto public roads in the island nation for the first time.

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