Myanmar to retake 196 refugees from Thailand

NAY PYI TAW - Myanmar's government will send a delegation to Thailand to carry out a citizenship verification process so that 196 people living in the refugee camps along the border can be retaken as they have expressed their willingness to return home, according to a news statement released by the Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Beijing to reject Hague ruling on South China Sea case

BEIJING - Beijing will reject any ruling by an international tribunal in a contentious case brought by the Philippines over the South China Sea, the foreign ministry said, as tensions mount over the disputed waters.

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Appeals Court upholds life sentences for Ekkayuth’s murder

The Appeals Court Thursday upheld life sentences for Santiparp Pengduang and Suthipong Pimpiusan over the kidnap and murder of outspoken businessman Ekkayuth Anchanbutr.

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Anti-torture bill ‘abides by UN guidelines but still incomplete’

Rights defenders on Wednesday praised the Prevention of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Bill for being “well written”, as it abides by the United Nation’s torture protection convention that Thailand has ratified.

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EU funds asylum-seeking scheme in Thailand

The UN Refugee Agency has received 300,000 euros from the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department (ECHO) to support the refugee status determination (RSD) process for asylum-seekers in Thailand.

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Futurist author Alvin Toffler dies

LOS ANGELES - Alvin Toffler, the US author and visionary known for several world best-sellers, including "Future Shock" and "The Third Wave," has died at his home in Los Angeles aged 87.

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TIP report to upgrade Thailand from Tier 3

Kingdom's effort in fighting human trafficking finally 'recoginised'

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Activists disappointed as court finds clause constitutional

IN A UNANIMOUS 9-0 vote, the Constitutional Court ruled yesterday that the second paragraph of the referendum law’s Article 61 is not in conflict with the post-coup interim charter, and hence is constitutional.

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Phichit hospital director named top rural doctor for 2015

DR KITTICHOT Tangkittithavon, director of Tapan Hin Crown Prince Hospital in Phichit, has been named the Best Rural Doctor of the Year 2015. He pledged to carry on his duty to fight major health challenges in the rural area: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and healthcare for senior people.

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Somkid woos investors from China

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER Somkid Jatusripitak has told Chinese investors that political tensions in Thailand will decline by the middle of next year after the country holds a general election. Meanwhile, the government aims to attract further investment from China and elsewhere with extra incentives and privileges, he said.

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Dhammakaya affiliate found occupying land illegally

World Peace Valley, affiliated with the Dhammakaya Temple, has been found to be illegally occupying 187 rai (30 hectares) in Nakhon Ratchasima province.

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Betagro axes Lop Buri supplier

Betagro Group has frozen its business with a chicken farm in Lop Buri, pending for the completion of an investigation into the farm's alleged abuses of migrant workers.

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Referendum law not unconstitutional, court rules

The Constitutional Court ruled Wednesday that Article 61 of the charter referendum act did not violate the interim charter.

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US to upgrade Thailand in human trafficking report - sources

The United States has decided to remove Thailand from its list of worst human trafficking offenders, officials said, a move that could help smooth relations with Bangkok’s military-run government.

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TIJ becomest he first SEA member of UN criminal justice research network

The Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) has become the first Southeast Asian member of UN criminal justice research network

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Dr Mahathir questioned by police in Putrajaya

Petaling Jaya - Police are currently questioning former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at his office in Putrajaya.

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36 killed in Istanbul airport bombings as PM blames IS

ISTANBUL - A triple suicide bombing and gun attack at Istanbul's Ataturk airport has killed at least 36 people, including foreigners, with Turkey's prime minister saying early signs pointed to an assault by the Islamic State group.

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US to upgrade Thailand in uman trafficking report - sources

The United States has decided to remove Thailand from its list of worst human trafficking offenders, officials said, a move that could help smooth relations with Bangkok’s military-run government.

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Turkish PM says first signs in Istanbul attack point to IS

ISTANBUL - Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Wednesday that early signs suggested the Islamic State group was behind a triple suicide bombing at Istanbul airport, as he announced the death toll in the attack had risen to 36.

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Thailand congratulates Kazakhstan in the UNSC election

Thailand congratulates Kazakhstan for being elected to the United Nations Security Council, and sincerely appreciates the support rendered to Thailand from all Member States throughout the campaign.

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Thailand beaten by Kazakhstan in UN council seat race

UNITED NATIONS, United States - Bolivia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan and Sweden were elected on Tuesday to serve a two-year stint on the UN Security Council, with the Netherlands and Italy locked in a tight race for a remaining spot.

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Thailand beat by Kazakhstan in UN council seat race

UNITED NATIONS, United States - Bolivia, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan and Sweden were elected on Tuesday to serve a two-year stint on the UN Security Council, with the Netherlands and Italy locked in a tight race for a remaining spot.

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Hoping for upgrade on trafficking rank

Thailand says work in many fronts should yield better US evalution.

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Seat at UNSC will give Thailand a bigger voice: Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he hopes Thailand can obtain a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council during the upcoming elections.

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Wreck of chopper, bodies of three crewmen found

THE DEFENCE Ministry has said it plans to purchase new helicopters, following the latest chopper crash that killed a crew of three at Khao Chamao Khao Wong National Park.

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Banyin arrested over tycoon’s ‘murder’

Former deputy minister held on charge of premeditated killing of billionaire Chuwong in apparent 2015 car accident.

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Prayut dispatches officials to UN quarters

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has assigned officers to visit the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to provide an explanation on Thai political situations.

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Prayut shoots down Sudarat’s offer to help with reconciliation

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha Tuesday indirectly shot down an offer from a prominent Pheu Thai politician to present political solutions to help with national reconciliation on behalf of other politicians.

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Rights groups against Thailand's race for UNSC seat

Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (Forum-Asia) urged United Nations member countries to carefully consider Thailand's bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC) given the country's poor human rights records.

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Kwanchai gets two years jail for attack on yellows in 2008

THE Supreme Court Tuesday sentenced red-shirt activist Kwanchai Praipana in absentia to two years in jail for attempted murder and assault.

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Soccer fans mock as England dumped out of Europe twice in a week

NICE, France - England scored an ignominious double on Monday, becoming the first country to be dumped out of Europe twice in a week and in the process losing both its prime minister and national soccer team manager.

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High alert in deep South for vehicle bombs

National security agencies in the deep South have been put on alert for four pickup trucks and five Honda Wave motorcycles that had been stolen and might be used as vehicle bombs in the restive region during the last 10 days of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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High alert in deep South for vehicle bombs

National security agencies in the deep South have been put on alert for four pickup trucks and five Honda Wave motorcycles that had been stolen and might be used as vehicle bombs in the restive region during the last 10 days of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

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Former minister Banyin arrested on murder charge

Former deputy commerce minister Banyin Tangpakorn was arrested at a resort in Nakhon Ratchasima's Pak Chong district on Tuesday morning in relation to the death of billionaire Chuwong Sae Tang, an informed source said.

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Asia markets sink

HONG KONG - Asian stock markets resumed their losses Tuesday morning, extending another sharp sell-off in Europe and New York that was fuelled by Britain's shock decision to tear itself away from the EU.

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Italy dump Spain out of Euro 2016

PARIS- Giorgio Chiellini and Graziano Pelle scored the goals as Italy exacted revenge for their Euro 2012 final hammering by dumping Spain out of Euro 2016 with a deserved 2-0 last 16 win in Paris on Monday.

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Exports face Brexit squeeze

British vote creates 'huge impact' on global economy that will see a 2%decline in Thai sales.

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PM says he won’t step down if referendum rejects charter

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday ruled out stepping down as prime minister if the charter draft is voted down at the referendum.

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Ranger injured as Ramadan violence peaks

A volunteer ranger has become the latest victim in the ongoing unrest in Thailand’s deep South.

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Zika warning as 97 cases confirmed

The Zika virus has infected 97 people in 10 provinces this year, with the disease still active in two provinces, Beung Kan and Phetchabun.

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Food for the older soul

How a new project is working hard to ensure that the special dietary needs of Thailand's greying population are adequately met

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DSI claims temple spokesman defamed agency

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is taking action against Ong-art Thamnita, the spokesman of Dhammakaya Temple followers, over alleged defamation.

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Pressure mounts on Thai junta over fake bomb detectors

BANGKOK - Activists on Monday urged Britain to hand over details of the multi-million-dollar sale to Thailand of fake bomb detectors that led to the detention of scores of innocent people.

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Media is a mouthpiece of the middle class : Atukkit

Thailand’s media is a mouthpiece of the middle class and has been constructed for a specific purpose, said senior independent journalist Atukkit Sawangsuk.

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Messi retires from international football

EAST RUTHERFORD, United States - Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football here Sunday after Argentina crashed to an upset defeat against Chile in the final of the Copa America.

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Messi says he will retire from national team after latest finals loss

Lionel Messi announced late Sunday plans to retire from the Argentinian national team, after Argentina lost the final of the Copa America Centenario, following defeats in the finals of the 2015 Copa America and the 2014 World Cup.

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PM warns politicians about using Facebook Live

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday warned politicians over them expressing their opinions via Facebook Live, saying the act could violate the law.

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Pound sinks, most stocks extend losses on British EU exit

HONG KONG - The pound sank Monday to 30-year lows while most stock markets tumbled following Britain's decision to leave the European Union, with traders fearing it will lead to months of uncertainty.

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Singapore Airlines plane catches fire in emergency landing

SINGAPORE - A Singapore Airlines plane caught fire Monday while making an emergency landing at Changi Airport after turning back from a flight to Milan following an engine oil warning message, the carrier said.

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Germany cruise into last eight with 3-0 Slovakia win

LILLE- Germany thumped Slovakia 3-0 with goals from Jerome Boateng, Mario Gomez and Julian Draxler to cruise into the Euro 2016 quarter-finals on Sunday and confirm their status as tournament favourites with a sparkling performance.

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Brexit turmoil alarms Asia

Fear over effect on markets; scots keen to break with UK; Labour party also hit

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Article 61 ruling ‘crucial to rights’

ilaw director explains what is at stake in Wednesday’s decision

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Thailand’s immediate energy dilemma - nuclear and coal debated

IN THE QUEST to meet higher energy demands from the growing economy and population, academics have suggested Thailand should invest in new electricity generating technology.

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Children increasingly at risk in complicated drug problem

THAILAND has been struggling with an increasingly complicated drug problem as abusers are estimated to number as much as 2.7 million and the scourge of drugs apparently targets the very young.

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Griezmann fires hosts France into Euro quarters

LYON- Antoine Griezmann scored twice in four minutes as Euro 2016 hosts France came from behind to claim a 2-1 win over ten-man Republic of Ireland on Sunday.

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Thai drug abusers estimated to number 2.7 million

Thailand has been struggling with an increasingly complicated drug problem as abusers are estimated to number as much as 2.7 million and the scourge of drugs apparently targets the very young.

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Bus fire kills 30 in central China: Xinhua

BEIJING - At least 30 people were killed when a large bus burst into flames after crashing into the side of a road in central China on Sunday, state media said.

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Prince guitar, Bowie's hair sold for more than $150k

LOS ANGELES - Bidders paid a combined total of more than $150,000 for a lock of David Bowie's hair and Prince's iconic "Yellow Cloud" guitar Saturday at a Beverly Hills auction.

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Brexit: Saying goodbye to Europe

What Top Asian media think of Brexit...

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Celebrating diversity in Xinjiang

The autonomous region in China offers visitors everything from traditional nomadic lifestyles to modern Disney music concerts.

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Migrants get chance of a lifetime, meet ‘Mother Suu’

MORE THAN 100 migrant workers from Myanmar got a rare chance of getting close and personal with Aung San Suu Kyi when she visited a model village in Nakhon Pathom yesterday.

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Europe demands prompt divorce from divided Britain

LONDON - European powers demanded a prompt divorce on Saturday as Britain's seismic vote to abandon the EU sparked bitter break-up rows at home and abroad.

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Transfer of 23 officials linked to labour woes

THE GOVERNOR of Samut Sakhon and 22 other officials including law enforcement officers in the province and elsewhere have been abruptly transferred and face investigation for alleged abuse of labour, ill-treatment of Rohingya migrants and human trafficking.

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The endless battle against drug-dealing inmates

SEEMINGLY innocent phone conversations or texts between inmates and others - such as “Do you have hens?”, “I want five hens”, and “I want 10 eggs sent to me via my relative” - have been used as encrypted orders for illicit drugs, according to Nation TV 22’s “Primetime”.

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Bt2.5 bn approved for drain widening

AN UPGRADE of Bangkok’s drainage system is set to start next year, after the prime minister approved a Bt2.5-billion budget for 16 drain-widening projects.

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Military chiefs call for more robots for national security

THE 26-kilogram, rectangular Portable Rescue Robot (PRR) stretched its manipulator arm, complete with a night vision camera, to surveil the area. With a wireless control system and two additional blades in front, the PRR showed off its ability to move freely in hostile terrain.

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Up in a Cloud at Gaysorn

Celebrated design artist Yu Jordy Fu lets her imagination float free at the mall

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McAuley own goal sends Wales into last eight

PARIS- Northern Ireland's Gareth McAuley scored a heart-breaking own goal to hand British rivals Wales a 1-0 victory in Paris on Saturday that sent them into the Euro 2016 quarter-finals.

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Poland beat Swiss on penalties in Euro 2016 as Xhaka blasts wide

SAINT-E'TIENNE- Poland reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 after beating Switzerland 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out on Saturday as Jakob Blaszczykowski proved again he has the midas touch.

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Dhammakaya Temple says mediation centre legit

Dhammakaya Temple has insisted that a 400-rai (64-hectare) plot used for the World Peace Valley Meditation Centre in Nakhon Ratchasima was legally acquired and has not encroached on forestland or Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO) land.

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Religious tensions bristle in Myanmar village

YANGON - Scores of police have been deployed to guard a village in central Myanmar where religious tensions are running high after a Buddhist mob destroyed a mosque, authorities said Saturday.

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PM proposes joint working group to study repatriation

PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday proposed setting up a joint working group on the repatriation of “displaced people”, in a camp in Tak border province. He also told visiting Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi there would be more measures to take good care and protect millions of Myanmar workers in Thailand.

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Tsunami survivor's tale turned into Regent's Park stage production

PHUKET - The Regent’s Park Open Air Theater in London staged its largest-ever performance last month, inspired by a true story of resilience, courage and man’s relationship with nature.

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PM orders transfer of Samut Sakhon governor, 22 others

The governor of Samut Sakhon and 22 other officials including law enforcement officers of the province and elsewhere were abruptly transferred and they face investigation for alleged abuse of labour, ill-treatment of the Rohingya and human trafficking.

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Samut Sakhon governor, 22 other officials abruptly transferred

The governor of Samut Sakhon and 22 other officials in the province were abruptly transferred to Bangkok pending a graft probe after Myanmar de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi visited workers from her country in the province.

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Global markets lose $2.1 trillion in Brexit rout

LONDON - Britain's shock vote to pull out of the European Union wiped $2.1 trillion from global equity markets Friday as traders panicked in the face of a new threat to the global economy.

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Brexit triggers global panic

Set index sheds 1.62% but the pain is expected to be short-lived.

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Suthep cautioned over FB broadcast

Opponents of charter draft say they should get equal opportunity.

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31 injured after migrant smugglers chased

SOME 31 people - mostly illegal migrants from Myanmar - were injured when a military Humvee chased a pickup driven by a gang of people smugglers and both vehicles crashed into a roadside ditch in Kanchanaburi’s Muang district on Thursday night.

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Thailand upbeat on getting a UN Security Council seat

AS it approaches the final bend, Thailand has high hopes that its efforts in achieving sustainable development will earn it a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

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Eurosceptics cry victory, demand Nexit, Frexit votes

THE HAGUE - Eurosceptics were triumphant Friday after Britain voted to leave the EU and swiftly demanded referendums in their own countries, amid growing concerns Europe's hard-won unity may start to crumble away.

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EU chiefs say Britain must leave 'as soon as possible'

BRUSSELS - EU chiefs told Britain to start negotiations to quit the bloc "as soon as possible", after outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron said Friday he would leave the negotiations to his successor.

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Crashing pound draws queues at Singapore money changers

SINGAPORE - The crashing pound sent people flocking to money changers to exploit a favourable exchange rate in Singapore on Friday after the currency plummeted following Britain's decision to leave the European Union.

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Cameron's legacy in tatters as luck runs out over EU

LONDON - After the failure of his high-stakes referendum gamble, David Cameron's legacy as the prime minister who took Britain out of the European Union was sealed Friday with his resignation.

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Asia markets collapse as Britain looks set to leave EU

HONG KONG - The pound collapsed to a 31-year low as currency, equity and oil markets went into freefall Friday with early referendum results indicating Britain would leave the European Union.

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British PM David Cameron resigns

LONDON - Prime Minister David Cameron announced Friday he will resign after Britons voted to leave the European Union despite his campaign to keep it in the bloc.

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Cameron announces resignation after Brexit vote

London - British Premier David Cameron says he will resign by October now that Britons have voted to exit the European Union.

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Myanmar Buddhists ransack mosque as religious violence flares

BAGO, Myanmar - Scores of Buddhists ransacked a mosque in central Myanmar forcing Muslims to seek refuge overnight in a police station after a dispute between neighbours spilled into religious violence, officials and residents said Friday.

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Britain votes to leave EU

LONDON - Britain has voted to break out of the European Union, striking a thunderous blow against the bloc and spreading panic through world markets Friday as sterling collapsed to a 31-year low.

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Britain's votes to break with EU - national media

LONDON - Britain has voted to break out of the European Union, national media declared Friday, striking a thunderous blow against the bloc and spreading alarm through markets as sterling plummeted to a 31-year low against the dollar.

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Cheers for 'Leave' at EU referendum party

LONDON - Chanting and cheering, "Leave" supporters hailed early victories in the EU referendum at a lavish party in London featuring a large cake decorated with a champagne bottle and a Union Jack flag.

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Britain's EU battle turns into cliffhanger

LONDON - The battle over Britain's future in the European Union turned into a white knuckle ride Friday as early results from a historic referendum showed a greater-than-expected chance of the island nation leaving the 28-nation bloc.

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Wissanu to explore compensation for GT200

DEPUTY PRIME Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday that he would look into the UK court ruling to see if Thailand could claim compensation for the purchase of fake bomb-detection devices.

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Rohingya slam Suu Kyi over ‘harsh’ stance

ROHINGYA IN Thailand are “hopeless” about their future, as Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her newly formed government refuse to recognise their identity.

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Thai stock exchange braces for consequences of Brexit vote

THE THAI STOCK MARKET and financial authorities were well-prepared to cope with any situation that arises if Britons vote to leave the European Union (EU) as polls suggested a neck-and-neck battle between the “Remain” and “Leave” camps in yesterday’s referendum.

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‘Business back to normal as floods in industrial estate subside

BUSINESS WAS back to normal at the Bang Pu Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan province yesterday, where several factories were forced to temporarily close due to floods on Wednesday.

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UN body questions junta’s legal process in lese majeste cases

THE UNITED Nations’ human rights body has publicised its letter to the junta government in which it calls attention to the judicial processes against 26 people accused of lese majeste and violating the Computer Crime Act.

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Exiled accused insurgents invited to surrender during Ramadan

The Fourth Army Region commander has offered exiled members of the deep South separatist movement the opportunity to return to their families and surrender to authorities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc) spokesman Pirawat Sangthong said yesterday.

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Red-shirt leaders demand to know why their anti-fraud centres were closed

Red-shirt leaders day filed a petition with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), asking for an investigation into the shutting down of their referendum anti-fraud monitoring centres.

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Myanmar's Suu Kyi met by frenzied fans on visit to Thailand

SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand - Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi arrived Thursday in Thailand to a frenzied welcome from some of the hundreds of thousands of her compatriots who have sought work and sanctuary from war across the border.

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Suu Kyi leaves Talad Talay Thai

At 5pm, Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi left Talad Talay Thai Hall in Samut Sakhon's Muang district after giving a speech for about half and hour to Myanmar nationals.

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Huge opium production fall won't stop heroin glut: UN

VIENNA - Global opium production plunged almost 40 per cent last year but the world remains awash with heroin, the narcotic that still kills the most people worldwide, the United Nations said Thursday.

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Myanmar kids prep for homecoming in Thailand's 'Little Burma'

SAMUT SAKHON - In a Thai port dubbed 'Little Burma' the children of Myanmar migrant workers peer at white boards carrying the distinctive looping characters of their parents' language.

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Rody: Death penalty is for retribution

Davao City - President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said his proposal to reimpose death penalty was not just for crime prevention but also for retribution.

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UN calls on junta to respect human rights

The United Nations’ human rights body has publicised a letter to the junta government in which it calls attention to the judicial processes against 26 people accused of lese majeste and violating the Computer Crime Act.

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10 iconic mosques of Southeast Asia

Asia News Network has compiled Southeast Asia's 10 iconic mosques.

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Ronaldo double saves Portugal, Iceland into last 16

LYON- Cristiano Ronaldo became the first man to score in four European championships with two goals to secure Portugal's place in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 with a 3-3 draw against Hungary on Wednesday.

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Suu Kyi faces tough Rohingya challenge

MYANMAR State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi will face the tough issue of Rohingya refugees when she lands today in Bangkok for her first official visit to strengthen ties with Thailand.

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Govt rejects call for UN to observe charter referendum

DEPUTY PRIME Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday clarified the government’s stance in relation to an observation made by United Nations about the upcoming referendum on the draft constitution by saying that the administration had no intention to have outside observers.

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19 red leaders |to face charges over violating ban on gathering

NINETEEN leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) were summoned yesterday to face charges of violating the ban on political gatherings in the wake of the movement’s move to set up centres across the nation to monitor fraud during the August 7 public referendum.

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‘Army chiefs not involved in GT200 purchase’

NATIONAL Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member Preecha Lertkamolmat said yesterday that no former army chiefs were involved in the procurement of GT200 bomb detectors, adding that some lower-ranking officials played a role in the purchase.

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Meeting mulls decriminalising meth

JUSTICE Minister Paiboon Koomchaya is ready to transfer drug rehabilitation function completely to the Public Health Ministry.

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19 UDD leaders to face charges over violating ban on gathering

NINETEEN United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) leaders were summoned Wednesday to face charges of violating the ban on political gatherings in the wake of the movement’s move to set up centres across the nation to monitor fraud during the August 7 public referendum.

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Stop gagging criticism on draft constitution: HRW

Thailand’s junta is urged to immediately revoke its arbitrary restrictions on free expression, permit open discussion of the draft constitution, and ensure a fair referendum, Human Rights Watch said.

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Matichon Weekend’s political cartoonist to be ‘invited’ by EC

The Election Commission will “invite” the political cartoonist and the editor of the Matichon Weekend for questioning over a cartoon deemed as disseminating false information about draft constitution.

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Ensogo subscribers in Thailand join forces

Some subscribers of Ensogo, the portal that offers discount vouchers to various products and services, have created a Facebook page to gather complaints and guided others following the portal's abrupt business closure yesterday.

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Hong Kong becomes world's costliest city: Mercer

PARIS - Hong Kong has overtaken Angola's capital to become the costliest city in the world for expats, Mercer's annual survey said Wednesday.

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Gomez guides Germany into Euro 2016 knockouts

PARIS- Mario Gomez struck as world champions Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in Paris on Tuesday to qualify for the Euro 2016 knockout phase as winners of Group C.

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PM to discuss return of refugees with Suu Kyi

Myanmar state counsellor expected to raise issue but 'Rohing ya' not on agenda

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Heaviest rain in 25 years, governor says

THE BANGKOK governor yesterday blamed the heaviest rain in 25 years for flooding in many parts of the capital, while the prime minister urged reform of all flood prevention systems to solve the problem.

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Two new Zika cases

Two children have come down with the Zika virus in Chiang Mai’s San Sai district.

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Prayut open to UN offer of help on restoration of democracy

But refuses to discuss outside monitors of referendum on new charter draft

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Widespread flooding hits Bangkok early Tuesday

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra rushed to direct the alleviation of flooding in front of the Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek Road Tuesday morning after floods hit 36 Bangkok roads following heavy rains since late Monday night.

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Millions stretch and bend for International Yoga Day

CHANDIGARH, India - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called yoga a "people's mass movement" as he took to the mat Tuesday along with millions of others worldwide to celebrate the ancient practice.

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NLD celebrates Suu Kyi's birthday

YANGON - Tree-planting and blood-donation ceremonies were held in cooperation with the National League for Democracy and the public to mark the birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi in various townships.

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Singaporean girls smiling in mugshots after caught shoplifting

SINGAPORE: They had just been caught shoplifting in Bangkok, yet fooled around and smiled for their mugshots.

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England advance, Slovakia wait after goalless stalemate

ST ETIENNE, France, June 20 (Reuters) - England put Slovakia on the rack for long spells but were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw on Monday, frustrating coach Roy Hodgson as his side reached the knockout stages despite slipping behind Wales in their group at Euro 2016.

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Heavy overnight rains paralyse Bangkok traffic

Torrential rains on Monday night left many roads in Bangkok impassable and paralysed transport in the morning rush hours.

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PM and red shirts take their battle to the United Nations

Reds also plans to approach Ban Ki-Moon after making a case of alleged rights infringement with UN rights body.

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Thailand to look at decriminalising ‘meth’ based on UN opinion

THAILAND has agreed to consider the decriminalisation of some drugs such as methamphetamine in response to a new perspective on the issue raised at the recent United Nations General Assembly Special Session.

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DSI probing Boonchai’s call to shield controversial abbot

DTAC founder and chairman Boonchai Bencharongkul is facing a probe for a televised speech that could be seen as an effort to shield Dhammakaya Temple’s controversial abbot from legal proceedings.

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Myanmar will be ready to take back refugees soon, source claims

MYANMAR will soon be ready to take back over 100,000 refugees from nine shelters in Thailand, as the country moves towards democracy, an informed source claimed yesterday.

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Mystery over Bhutan official’s death

Police are questioning more witnesses to find out about the death of an official from the Bhutanese Embassy who was found electrocuted on a house fence in Bangkok’s Wang Thong Lang district early yesterday.

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PM calls Ban to defend actions against UDD

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday made a telephone call to Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, to defend the government’s action after the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD)’s anti-fraud centres to monitor referendum on charter draft were stopped from operating.

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Govt, red shirts take their case to UN

A rare sharing of a cold dessert and sporadic rainfall in the Thai capital may not be enough to cool the heated race to the United Nations between the ruling junta and the opposition red shirts.

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Tammy says goodbye to professional tennis

Thailand’s most successful professional tennis player Tamarine Tanasugarn announced her retirement from the game after more than 22 years on the circuit.

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NCPO watching UDD’s online activities

The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is keeping a close watch on attempts to set up a referendum anti-fraud centre on Facebook and would enforce relevant laws if needed, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Monday.

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Soi Dogs appeals for urgent adoptions

Soi Dog Foundation Monday makes an urgent plea for animal lovers to help adopt rescued dogs and cats, saying its two shelters in Phuket and Buri Ram have become crowded.

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Prayut calls Ban to defend actions against UDD

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday made a telephone call to Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, to defend the government’s action after the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD)’s anti-fraud centres to monitor referendum on charter draft were stopped from operating.

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Cambodian PM denies role in Asean U-turn on South China Sea

PHNOM PENH - Cambodian Premier Hun Sen lashed out Monday at claims his government had bowed to Chinese pressure to help scupper a joint statement by Southeast Asian nations on the South China Sea.

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Thai universities tumble down Asia ranking list

JUST seven Thai higher-education institutes have made it to the latest list of Asia’s best universities, despite the list being expanded to cover 200 spots.

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Fire destroys shops at Golden Gate Market in Sa Kaew

A fire at the Rong Kluea Border Market’s Building B (Golden Gate Market) in Sa Kaew’s Aranyaprathet district early Monday morning destroyed four shops.

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Red shirts meet with UN’s OHCHR

Key red-shirt figures on Monday discussed human rights infringement issues with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) ahead of the upcoming referendum on the constitution.

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Fashion Flair: The Storyteller

JAKARTA - The launch party for fashion brand Mazuki’s first outlet at Galeries Lafayette in Pacific Place mall was packed with guests in early April. Most of them were clad in the fashion brand’s signature designs as they waited for designer Miranda Mazuki to appear.

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Asia stocks gain as Brexit fears ebb slightly

TOKYO - Asian stocks gained as some fears that Britain would vote to leave the European Union abated on Monday, boosting a recovery in both sterling and investors' taste for risk assets.

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Forced displacement hits record high

Globally, the number of displaced people exceeded the 60-million threshold for the first time in history.

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France top Euro group as Albania claim historic win

LILLE, France - Euro 2016 hosts France secured top spot in Group A with a goalless draw against Switzerland in Lille on Sunday that also took their opponents through to the knockout stage.

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Sri Lanka beckons with tourism jewels

Sri Lanka -- an island nation in South Asia -- has emerged from decades of national conflict to reveal its mystic beauties.

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Many Myanmar migrants caught in an illegal limbo

Bribes, insecurity and anxiety Thailand's labour market woes.

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Police storm red-shirt centres, foil openings

RED-SHIRT leader Jatuporn Prompan vowed yesterday to keep the group’s anti-fraud centres active by using social media, despite them being banned by the junta. The junta, in turn, warned him further activities could break the law.

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Critics question whether Pracha Rath project can deliver benefits to locals

Plan for provincial models to be set up by end of this year.

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Dhammachayo supporters told not to obstruct justice system

THE government has urged supporters of Dhammakaya Temple abbot Phra Dhammachayo to stop inciting people to obstruct the justice process as the monk is facing criminal charges for alleged money-laundering and asset embezzlement.

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A new face for La Fete

French director Pascal Rambert stages a new play with a Silpathorn artist and a Thai cast of 57

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Dhammachayo supporters told not to obstruct justice system

The government has urged supporters of Dhammakaya Temple abbot Phra Dhammachayo to stop inciting people to obstruct the justice process as the monk is facing criminal charges for alleged money-laundering and asset embez¬zlement.

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NSC chief says UDD has hidden agenda

National Security Council secretary-general Thawip Netniyom also said Sunday that the United Front Democracy Against Dictatorship plan to open referendum anti-fraud centres has hidden motives.

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King treated for excess fluid on his brain

HIS MAJESTY the King has undergone successful drainage of excess cerebro-spinal fluid, according to the Royal Household Bureau’s 29th statement Sunday.

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NCPO, EC to monitor UDD's anti-fruad Facebook page

The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and the Election Commission are closely monitoring the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD)’s anti-fraud centre Facebook page, NCPO spokesman Col Piyapong Klinpan said Sunday.

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Creations designed by graduates presented in Beijing

Graduates of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology in Beijing displayed their masterpieces last week.

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Jatuporn vows to defy centres ban

Red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan on Sunday vowed to continue its anti-fraud centre activities by using social media means, despite being banned by the junta.

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Police foil UDD's kickoff of anti-fraud centres

Police officers on Sunday barred an opening ceremony of anti-fraud centers to monitor charter referendum across the country by red-shirt supporters.

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European champs Russia too strong for gallant Thailand

Gallant Thailand’s efforts of stunning world No.4 Russia for the first time ever in their FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix did not bear fruit as the world No.13 were sent packing by the European champions in pulsating straight sets in the Pool F encounter at the Pala Florio here on Saturday night.

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Penalty shocker won't get Ronaldo down

PARIS, June 18, 2016 (AFP) - Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo promised to bounce back from missing from a penalty and the chance to break another goalscoring record at Euro 2016.

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Anger persists over film ban

YANGON - The film censorship board had said it banned the screening of a love story between an Austrian woman and a Shan prince over fears it could derail the peace process and damage the Tatmadaw’s image.

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Red shirts can't open centres to monitor charter vote, says PM

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha made it clear yesterday that his government would not allow the red shirts to open their “anti-fraud monitoring centre” for the referendum on the draft constitution.

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Surrender to end problems, Prayut tells Dhammachayo

THE abbot of Dhammakaya Temple should surrender to the authorities to end problems, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday. He said the course of justice had steps and claims by the monk’s disciples that they would wait for the country to have democracy first would see them waiting for a while.

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Leaked 'order' to attack, even kill activists is fake, says NCPO

AUTHORITIES yesterday refuted a supposedly leaked military document ordering the use of violence against political dissidents, saying the paper which mentioned the highly controversial order was fake and seemed designed to provoke conflict.

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Little foreign interest in referendum

THE level of international scrutiny of the August 7 referendum on the charter draft is expected to be lacklustre, as only a few foreign institutions have so far approached the Election Commission (EC) about monitoring the event.

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Nation TV picks up top award for investigative coverage

Nation TV has received an award for investigative news coverage of a confrontation between sea gypsies and Baron World Trade Company at Rawai Beach in Phuket province.

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Lukaku scores twice as Belgium batter Ireland

BORDEAUX - Belgium rediscovered their most blistering form to batter group E rivals Ireland 3-0 thanks to a brace from Romelu Lukaku and an Axel Witsel header on Saturday.

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Reds face arrest if they open centres to monitor vote: PM

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha made it clear Saturday that his government would not allow the red shirts to open their “anti-fraud monitoring centre” for the referendum on the draft constitution.

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DSI to file report of failed operatio to court

A source at the Department of Special Investigation claimed that the operation on Thursday went as planned although it didn’t yield the arrest of Dhammakaya Temple abbot Phra Dhammachayo and a report was being drafted to submit to the public prosecutors and the criminal court.

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Majority have doubts over clean referendum vote: poll

MOST people doubt that the August 7 referendum on the constitution draft will be free of fraud, a survey has found.

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Prayut urges Phra Dhammachayo to surrender

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Saturday urged the controversial abbot of Dhammakaya Temple to surrender to the authority as to end problems. He said the course of justice had steps and the disciples’ claim they would wait for the country to have democracy first would result to them waiting a while.

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6 Malaysian labels you must check out for Hari Raya

KUALA LUMPUR - BY Spending precious moments with love ones aside, Hari Raya is also about dressing up in your best. It makes the celebration all the more memorable, with fun colours and designs adding to the festivity.

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Cameraman’s tribute to ‘kind, tireless’ Princess

The Nation’s photographer, Charoon Thongnual, has recounted with great admiration the tireless efforts of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in performing royal activities during her visit to the South from June 12 to 17.

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Where is the spiciest place in China?

Beijing - Chili pepper came to China less than 400 years ago, ending the 2,000-year era of prickly ash, a herb that can be used as seasoning. Why does chili pepper have so much power? What are the health benefits of eating chili peppers? And where in China has the most chili pepper eaters? To answer these questions, Lan Yong, a professor of history with Chongqing-based Southwest University, published an article on the China National Geography on May 19.

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Power outage disrupts Thailand VS Italy match

Thai women's national volleyball team went down to hosts Italy in the first set 10-25 in the 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix Preliminaries Pool F in Bari, Italy on Friday night. While Thailand were trailing narrowly 15-16 in the second set, the on-going game had to stop due to the power outage.

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Coffee lovers, here are some fun facts about coffee

In Indonesian cities, everything from modern coffee franchises to humble warung kopi (coffee stalls) can be found easily. It's a sign that coffee plays a big role in our lives, and is certainly more than just a drink.

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Dhammachayo put on Immigration blacklist

Move aims to stop abbot from fleeing country; 14 followers face legal action for obstructing monk's arrest.

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Thailand ready to facilitate Indian investment: Thai PM

NEW DELHI - Thailand on Friday said it would further facilitate investments by Indian firms in the Southeast Asian nation and resolved to increase Thai investments into India, following the first meeting of the India-Thailand Joint Business Forum here during the ongoing visit of Thai Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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Migrants arrested ahead of Suu Kyi's Thai visit

The Thai authorities have carried out surprise checks on factories near Mae Sot before Aung San Suu Kyi's visit to Thailand next week and arrested at least 10 undocumented Myanmar workers per day.

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Thailand to claim damages over bogus bomb detectors

GOVERNMENT agencies are determining damages suffered from their purchase of bogus bomb detectors for possible legal action to claim compensation.

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Reds to meet UN rights body over ‘threats’

Some poll fraud monitors 'locked up'

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Thailand, India sign agreements

Talks to Modi on boosting trade, maritime security and road project.

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RFD says land plots mistakenly marked within national park boundaries

A MAPPING error has led to several privately owned land plots being declared as encroaching into forestland in Chiang Mai’s Hang Dong District, the Land Department said yesterday.

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All you need is LOVE

True4U digital channel adapts five love songs and a true-life story into a 17-part series

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India, Thailand will fight terrorism together: PM Modi

Highlighting that India and Thailand have agreed to “deepen defense and maritime ties”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the two countries will fight the menace of terrorism together.

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Italy beat Sweden 1-0 in Euro 2016 Group E

TOULOUSE, France - Naturalised Brazilian-born striker Eder fired home the winner a minute from time as Italy qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2016 with a 1-0 win over Sweden in Toulouse on Friday.

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Thailand and India sign agreement on culture and education

THAILAND and India Friday signed two agreements on cultural exchange, academic cooperation during Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s official visit to India.

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PM signs agreements in India

THAILAND and India Friday signed two agreements on cultural exchange, academic cooperation during Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s official visit to India.

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Transgender rights critical for transgender people's health: Report

There are an estimated 9 million transgender people in Asia Pacific and many share common experiences of discrimination including invisibility, isolation, exclusion from families, schools, the formal workforce and mainstream economy, and not being recognised as equal citizens.

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US lawsuit against seafood importers makes claims of human trafficking

NEW YORK - RURAL Cambodian villagers have filed a lawsuit against four US and Thai companies, accusing them of trafficking and making them work in forced-labour conditions in a Thai seafood factory.

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Upto Bt8m rewards on offer to promote National e-payment

Finance Permanent Secretary Somchai Sajjapongse revealed today the plan to offer rewards upto Bt8 million throughout a one-year period to promote the National e-Payment scheme which would be kicked off on July 15.

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Phra Dhammachayo blacklisted

Phra Dhammachayo, the controversial abbot of the Dhammakaya Temple, has now been officially on the Immigration Bureau’s blacklist.

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Vietnam, Thailand target $20bn bilateral trade for 2020

HÀ NỘI - Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc called on Vietnam and Thailand to redouble their efforts in order to bring bilateral trade to US$20 billion in 2020.

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Vietnam, Thailand target $20ิbn bilateral trade for 2020

HÀ NỘI - Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc called on Vietnam and Thailand to redouble their efforts in order to bring bilateral trade to US$20 billion in 2020.

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Thailand seeks more investment from Indian firms

NEW DELHI - Thailand on Thursday invited Indian companies to invest in Thailand as trade between the countries is quite low and there is room for more cooperation.

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Vietnam, Thailand target $20 million bilateral trade for 2020

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Five Thai GROs and their boss held in raid

SUNGAI PETANI - Five Thai women were nabbed in an immigration raid at an entertainment outlet in Taman Pekan Baru here.

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Stubborn Poland hold uninspired Germany to goalless draw

PARIS - Poland held Germany to the first 0-0 draw of Euro 2016 on Thursday as the world champions struggled to break down dogged opponents who will be satisfied with a point.

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Thai PM arrives; to hold talks with Modi on Friday

New Delh i- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha arrived here on Thursday on a three-day visit with an aim to depeen bilateral cooperation in areas of trade and investment, defence, security and tourism.

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DSI licks its wounds

Vows to return soon as Dhammakaya Temple follower block its search mission.

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Failure to nab monk not end of DSI mission as followers ‘subject to arrest’

THE DEPARTMENT of Special Investigation yesterday failed to arrest Dhammakaya Temple’s controversial abbot Phra Dhammachayo but it is too soon to conclude that its operation is a failure.

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How the day’s events unfolded

THOUSANDS of followers of Dhammakaya Temple, mostly middle-aged and elderly women dressed in white, gathered at the temple’s gate No 7 since early yesterday, even as a DSI team tried to enter the temple through the gate with a search warrant.

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NRSA plans to restructure subsidies for political parties

The National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA)’s political reform panel has come up with a proposal to restructure the state and public subsidies granted to political parties in order to prevent the problem of politicians getting dominated or influenced by capitalists.

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Southeast Asia airlines look to India

MAJOR airlines and tourism authorities are eager to cash in on the India market after that country’s government unveiled an open-skies policy to allow more airlines operate into and out of India.

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England beat Wales 2-1 at Euro 2016 to top Group B

LENS, France- Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge struck deep into stoppage time to hand England a 2-1 win over rivals Wales to move top of Euro 2016 Group B in Lens on Thursday.

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How DSI's failed operation happens: recap

An operation to capture Dhammakaya Temple abbot Phra Dhammachayo on Thursday by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has failed because of strong resistance by lay followers of the abbot.

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Quake of magnitude 5.3 in Hokkaido, no tsunami danger

Tokyo - An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolted Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Thursday, but there was no danger of a tsunami and no immediate report of injuries or major damage.

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Live-streaming of attacks a challenge for social media

WASHINGTON - As more gruesome crimes and attacks show up on live online video, social media platforms are facing new challenges on preventing the spread of gruesome and horrific content.

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China protests Obama meeting with Dalai Lama

Beijing - Chinese state media on Thursday protested against the meeting of US President Barack Obama and the Dalai Lama. Obama and the Tibetan religious leader met Wednesday in Washington, DC.

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DSI prepares special special team to arrest Dhammachayo

The Department of Special Investigation has prepared a special team of 12 unarmed officers for arresting the controversial abbot of Dhammakaya Temple, DSI deputy chief Pol Major Suriya Singhakamol said Thursday. Suriya said the DSI prepared the team at 5 am.

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France strike late to beat Albania and go through

MARSEILLE, France, June 15 (Reuters) - A 90th-minute header by substitute striker Antoine Griezmann and a stoppage-time special by Dimitri Payet secured France a heartstopping 2-0 win over Albania on Wednesday that sent the hosts through as the first team into the last 16 of Euro 2016.

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Pheu Thai launches online ‘vote no’ campaign

STATE measures launched barely two months ahead of the August 7 referendum on the draft charter are aimed at winning support for the draft, observers say.

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Sukhumbhand’s pricey office renovation defended

A spokesman for Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra on Wednesday defended the Bt16.5 million renovation of the governor’s office, saying the budget was spread over many rooms.

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US recognises Thai referendum as internal affair, Abhisit says

THE UNITED STATES will not interfere in the August 7 referendum since it is Thailand’s internal affair, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday.

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Sterilised mosquitoes released

Many foreign countries interested in groundbreaking research by Mahidol scientists.

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Switzerland draw with Romania to edge closer to last 16

PARIS - Switzerland edged closer to a place in the knockout stages of Euro 2016 when they fought back to draw 1-1 with Romania in a lively Group A game at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.

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Criminal Court approves search warrant against Dhammakaya Temple

The Criminal Court has approved a warrant for searching the Dhammakaya Temple and the chief of the Department of Special Investigation has told his subordinates to get ready for raiding the temple.

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Russia undone by brilliant Hamsik

LILLE, France - Marek Hamsik set up the opener and came up with a contender for goal of the tournament as Slovakia beat Russia 2-1 in Lille on Wednesday to claim a first European Championship finals win.

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Sterilised mosquitoes ready to be released

Sterilised male mosquitoes were released in the open environment for the first time today to mark Asean Dengue Day, at Ban Nong Satit School in Chachoengsao province.

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Yingluck wows fans but remains divisive figure

PHRAE/BANGKOK - When former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived in this sleepy corner of northern Thailand and flashed her familiar smile, waiting supporters gasped and spoke of a political revival.

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Indonesia cites error as Asean meeting ends in confusion

JAKARTA - Indonesia said Wednesday that a bold statement from Southeast Asian nations raising concern over Beijing's island-building in the South China Sea was issued in error, as a meeting over the issue ended in confusion.

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Only Avanzas for Duterte Cabinet

When he announced his administration would practice austerity, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte told his official family not only to get rid of their luxury cars but also specified the vehicle they should use: Toyota Avanza, a mini multipurpose vehicle.

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Pheu Thai members voice personal views on charter draft

Key Pheu Thai members launched an online campaign on Wednesday against the charter draft using their own Facebook accounts.

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China and Asean issue call for maritime practical cooperation

Top diplomats from China and the 10 Asean countries agreed on Tuesday that the South China Sea issue should be handled properly, reaffirming the need to "jointly ensure peace and stability" in the area.

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LinkedIn mega-deal puts new focus on social media

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2016 (AFP) - After the mega-deal for LinkedIn, Twitter's future has come into focus as the industry ponders the outlook for social networks.

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East Sea dominates Asean-China talks

Vietnam - Asean-China relations and the East Sea (widely known as South China Sea) issue dominated a special meeting between foreign ministers from Asean and China in Kunming, in China’s Yunnan Province, yesterday.

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Gritty minnows Iceland hold Ronaldo's Portugal

Minnows Iceland earned a 1-1 draw with Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal on their European championship debut as the superstar forward failed to score as he equalled his country's apparence record.

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Hungary earn shock 2-0 win over 10-man Austria

BORDEAUX - Adam Szalai and Zoltan Stieber scored second-half goals as Hungary stunned highly-fancied neighbours Austria 2-0 in their Group F opener in Bordeaux on Tuesday.

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Maritime security on the agenda as Prayut visits India

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that maritime security cooperation in the Indian Ocean would be put on the table for talks with his Indian counterpart Narenda Modi when he visits the country tomorrow.

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Chulalongkorn ranked among top 50 Asian universities

CHULALONGKORN University has taken the 45th place in a list of 350 top universities in Asia compiled by London-based education and career consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

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EC explains controversial Article 61 to charter court

Referendum boosters fine tune songs after critics allege discrimination.

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One dead, 30 badly injured in wild brawl at youth facility

ONE youth was killed and more than 90 others injured when a huge brawl broke out among juvenile inmates at a youth correctional facility in Surat Thani province yesterday.

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DSI gives ultimatum to Dhammachayo

THE DEPARTMENT of Special Investigation (DSI) has given Phra Dhammachayo, abbot of Dhammakaya Temple, two choices: Surrender or face arrest.

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'Serious concerns' over South China Sea: Asean ministers in China

BEIJING - Countries in Southeast Asia have "serious concerns" over recent events in the disputed South China Sea, an unusually strongly worded communique issued by their foreign ministers in China said Tuesday.

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Thai government offers condolence

Thai government on Tuesday expressed a condolence to the victims and their families of the Orlando shooting, stressing that gun control is necessary to keep society in peace and order.

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Hollande condemns 'cowardly' terror attack on French police

PARIS - French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday called the killing of a policeman and his partner by a man claiming allegiance to Islamic State (IS) a "terrorist act" and warned France still faced a serious threat.

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FBI 'confident' that Orlando gunman was 'radicalized'

ORLANDO - The US gunman who launched the worst terror attack on American soil since 9/11 at a gay nightclub in Orlando was radicalized by Islamist propaganda, officials said, amid reports he was a club regular.

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Vichai eyes China's duty free, airline market

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, founder and chief executive of King Power Duty Free, on Tuesday holds a press conference on the acquisition of 39 per cent stake of Asia Aviation worth Bt7.9 billion.

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Chulalongkorn ranked in top 50 of best Asian universities

Chulalongkorn University has been ranked 45th in the list of 350 top universities in Asia, compiled by London-based education and career consultancy Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

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Euro 2016 Day 4 In Action

Euro 2016 Day 4 In Action

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Woman causes stir at Government House

A 27-year-old woman claims to have been brain damaged by an EEG wave and tries to file a petition with PM.

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Giaccherini and Pelle help Italy sink Belgium

LYON, France, June 13 (Reuters) - A superbly-executed strategy by coach Antonio Conte helped Italy to a deserved 2-0 win over Belgium in their Euro 2016 opener with outstanding goals by Emanuele Giaccherini and Graziano Pelle on Monday.

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Asean, China in crucial meet

Kunming - FOREIGN ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China are holding a two-day emergency meeting in Kunming, the capital and largest city in Yunnan province, to enforce the code of conduct and reduce the level of tensions in the disputed waters of South China Sea that raised concerns in the international community.

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Sweden fightback holds Ireland after Hoolahan beauty

PARIS - Wes Hoolahan's brilliant finish was not enough to give the Republic of Ireland a winning start to Euro 2016 as Ciaran Clark's own goal ensured a 1-1 draw with Sweden on Monday.

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Orlando massacre spurs terror review

Slaying of 50 people in night club puts focus on shooter's link to Islamic State.

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Nok Air apology over pilots’ joke about crashing plane with Yingluck on board

NOK AIR chief executive Patee Sarasin yesterday apologised to Yingluck Shinawatra over controversial Line comments directed at the former prime minister by the airline’s pilots while she was aboard a flight.

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Sukhumbhand’s office probed

Bt16.5M project finished before bidding.

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Illegal workers face major crackdown

Government panel to set up new anti-trafficking centres on three borders.

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Media urged to stand up for freedom of expression

POLICY makers and media advocates called yesterday for the global media community to stand up to help boost freedom of expression, and freedom of the press, which are seen as fundamental to democracy, amid a decline in press freedom following multiple threats.

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Pique's late header gives Spain win over Czechs

TOULOUSE, France - Reigning champions Spain left it late but Gerard Pique's 87th-minute header earned them a deserved 1-0 victory over a dogged Czech Republic in their Euro 2016 Group D opener on Monday.

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Microsoft buys professional network LinkedIn for $26 bn

WASHINGTON - Microsoft said Monday it was buying the professional social network LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in cash, a move that helps refocus the US tech giant around cloud computing and services.

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EC revises controversial campaign song

Following heavy criticism over its lyrics, the revised version of an Election Commission (EC) song campaigning for people to vote in the August 7 referendum on the draft constitution will be launched Tuesday.

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Tony Jaa, Thai national football team call on Thais to go 'Ivory Free'

The “Ivory Free Thailand” campaign kicked off on Monday, with renowned international martial arts actor Tony Jaa and National football team coach Kiatisuk "Zico" Senamuang joining WildAid and WWF-Thailand to urge Thais to go “ivory free” and help put an end to the relentless slaughter of African elephants for their tusks.

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Nok Air pilots joked about crashing plane with Yingluck aboard

Nok Air chief executive Pathee Sarasin Monday apologised to Yingluck Shinawatra over controversial Line comments directed at the ex-prime minister by some of the airline’s pilots while she was aboard a flight. “It is a personal opinion. I don’t know whether they were joking but it is unacceptable for the airline because there were other passengers on board,’’ he said in an interview to a TV channel.

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Northern Irish soccer fan dies after fall in Nice

PARIS - A Northern Irish soccer fan died in the French city of Nice after scaling a sea-front railing and falling on his head onto a stone beach, officials said on Monday.

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Obama, pope, queen lead condemnation of massacre at US gay club

PARIS - US President Barack Obama, Pope Francis and Queen Elizabeth II on Sunday led global condemnation after a gunman went on the rampage at a gay nightclub in Florida leaving at least 50 people dead.

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Obama brands Orlando attack an act of 'terror' and 'hate'

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama condemned the "horrific massacre" of 50 revelers at an Orlando nightclub Sunday, an attack that is already fueling rows over guns, gay rights and how to defeat the Islamic State group.

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Orlando club shooting: What we know so far

ORLANDO - Fifty people died when a heavily-armed gunman opened fire and seized hostages at a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida -- the deadliest terror attack on US soil since September 11, 2001.

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Germany beat Ukraine 2-0 in mixed display

Lille, France (dpa) - Germany won their opening game of Euro 2016thanks to goals by Shkodran Mustafi and Bastian Schweinsteiger in anentertaining 2-0 win over Ukraine on Sunday, but the world championswill be worried by some lapses at the back.

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Milik delivery for Poland proves too much for N.Ireland

NICE, France, - A second-half goal from striker Arkadiusz Milik steered Poland to a 1-0 victory in Euro 2016 Group C on Sunday as Northern Ireland's first appearance at a major finals for 30 years ended in disappointment.

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Referendum campaign faces tests on key issues

Fears of conflict being revived; poll shows many thais unaware of fallout from approving draft

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With Russian help, region looks to a nuclear-powered future

Nuclear power generation appears to be an emerging trend in ASEAN, with many countries here signing up for related technologies.

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More questions than answers on draft

Many officials seem out of their depth at 7-hour cdc session on new charter

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Only 5% of elderly able to live on savings

Most don’t have funds for retirement

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One spectator killed, six injured at motor circuit

A PICKUP TRUCK ploughed into spectators at a famous motor circuit late Saturday night, killing one woman and wounding six people, two seriously.

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UEFA threatens Russia, England with Euro disqualification

PARIS, - UEFA said Sunday that Russia and England could be thrown out of the European Championship finals if their fans are involved in more violence.

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Thailand overcome poor start and Germany

Thailand overcame a dismal start to beat world No 11 Germany 1625 2826 2522 2516 to taste their first victory in the FIVB World Grand Prix Preliminary Pool A at the Bailun Gymnasium here on Sunday.

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UEFA charges Russia after England match violence

PARIS - UEFA on Sunday opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia after crowd disturbances in the stadium at the end of the Euro 2016 match against England.

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Blast from "self-made" explosive injures three in Shanghai airport

BEIJING - A blast caused by "self-made explosive materials" injured three people at a terminal in Shanghai's Pudong International Airport on Sunday, the Shanghai Airport Authority said.

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About 20 killed, 42 injured in shooting rampage at Florida gay nightclub

ORLANDO, Florida - A gunman shot dead about 20 people and injured 42 others in a crowded gay nightclub in Florida early on Sunday before being killed by police in what US authorities described as a "domestic terrorism incident".

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Thailand v Germany - Group 1: 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix

Thai women's spiders is now taking on their last Pool A match against Germany in the 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix in Ningbo,China.

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Yingluck defies army with selfie and smiles tour

PHRAE, Thailand - On a "fighting with smiles" tour by ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra, selfies and symbols are the weapons of choice, showing adoring fans her family are still in Thailand's treacherous political game -- despite being hemmed in by the junta.

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Late equaliser deals blow to England hopes

Russia captain Vasili Berezutski headed a last-gasp leveller against England on Saturday to steal a 1-1 draw in a European Championship match marred by a third day of fan violence.

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Thai spikers to meet Germany today

Thai women's spikers will today take on their last Pool A match against Germany in the 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix in Ningbo,China.

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Wiki Loves Earth shortlists top 10 photos in Pakistan round

You may remember the international photography competition Wiki Loves Earth from last year, in which a Pakistani photographer's capture of Shangrila Lake won the best international picture in 2015.

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Secrets of lost Cambodian cities to be revealed: report

LONDON - Archaeologists are set to unveil further details of medieval cities hidden under jungle in Cambodia near Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious complex, the Guardian newspaper said Saturday.

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There and back again, barely

KATHMANDU- Not too long ago, visiting Rara Lake meant taking on a daunting 15 day trek through arduous and treacherous terrain. It was only after Talcha Airport came into operation that the trip became relatively easier, if expensive.

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Led Zeppelin on trial over 'Stairway to Heaven' theft claim

LOS ANGELES - Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant will appear in court on Tuesday to defend "Stairway to Heaven," one of the most recognizable songs in rock history, from accusations of plagiarism.

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Bale and Robson-Kanu give Wales 2-1 win over Slovakia

Wales forward Gareth Bale got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a dream start with an early goal and substitute Hal Robson-Kanu struck a late winner as they beat Slovakia 2-1 in the Group B opener on Saturday.

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School owner among 11 killed in horror van crash

A BANGKOK school flew the national flag at half-mast yesterday to mourn the death of 11 people, including the school owner, who died in a road accident on Friday night.

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Stage set for abbot’s surrender, says lawyer

IT WILL become clear on Tuesday as to whether the Dhammakaya Temple’s controversial abbot will turn himself in to face charges of colluding in money laundering and receiving stolen items, a lawyer coordinating the matter disclosed yesterday.

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Thai-Austrian endeavour to boost vocational education

A PUBLIC-PRIVATE steering team has joined with the Austrian Embassy in Bangkok to promote the importance and develop the quality of Thailand’s vocational education to help create a more competitive workforce.

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Stringent new test to improve the etiquette of taxi drivers

WITH taxi drivers at Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports having become notorious for poor service, the Airports of Thailand (AOT) has had to sit up and tackle the problem.

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No need to postpone referendum, poll finds

MOST people surveyed in a new Bangkok Poll think it is not necessary to postpone the August 7 referendum on the charter draft.

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Teacher who shared sexual images online arrested

A TEACHER at Suankularb Wittayalai School who allegedly molested schoolboys and shared images and video clips of his exploits to others via Twitter, has been taken into custody after an arrest warrant was issued on Friday, police told a press conference yesterday.

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Cambodia's medieval cities found beneath the jungle: report

Multiple, previously undocumented medieval cities not far from the ancient temple city of Angkor Wat have been discovered, the Guardian reported.

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Relatives claim bodies of ill-fated teachers

Grief-stricken relatives of the 11 teachers of Bangkok’s Koom Klao Scholar School who died when their chartered van overturned and caught fire on the Bangkok-bound motorway in Chon Buri's Mueang district Friday night received the bodies at Chon Buri Hospital morgue on Saturday morning.

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Teacher claims having sex with men, not pupils

The Suankularb Wittayalai School teacher, who allegedly molested schoolboys and shared the images and video clips of such actions to others via Twitter, has been brought into police custody according an arrest warrant issued on Friday, police told a press conference Saturday.

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Fired-up China power past Thailand

World Cup champions and world No.2 China annihilated Thailand in comfortable straight sets 25-14, 25-14, 25-11 in just 70 minutes to register their first win at the 2016 FIVB World Grand Prix Preliminary Pool A clash at the Bailun Gymnasium here on Friday night.

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Humans are just starting to understand the octopus

Every year on June 8, people around the world celebrate the World Oceans Day, and to join in on the fun here are some mind-blowing facts about octopuses, according to a report published in the Business Insider.

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Payet stunner gives France 2-1 win over Romania in Euro 2016 opener

Dimitri Payet capped his man-of-the-matchperformance with a stunning 89th-minute winner to lift hosts France2-1 past Romania in the Euro 2016 opener.

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Payet stunner gives France 2-1 win over Romania in Euro 2016 opener

Dimitri Payet capped his man-of-the-matchperformance with a stunning 89th-minute winner to lift hosts France2-1 past Romania in the Euro 2016 opener.

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This feel-good video from a Pakistani animal shelter will warm your heart

Here's a feel good video to kick off your weekend.

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Betting under close watch

Euro 2016 Championship kicks off in Paris amid industrial unrest and terror fears.

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Probe launched after Suankularb teacher posts video of sex with students

ALLEGATIONS that a Bangkok-based male teacher was having sex with schoolboys and he posted 20 such pornographic video clips on his Twitter account have prompted authorities to launch a probe and to immediately transfer him to an inactive post pending the results of the investigation.

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Govt to speed up action to boost aviation safety

THE government will speed up its action plan to meet the safety requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) within the next six months after the country was red-flagged about a year ago, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has said.

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DSI allowed to probe forest, wildlife and park crimes

'Cases on land and forests often involve influential people; a threat to stability'

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Scammers steal $90,000 from Bank of Bhutan

Thai bank alerted Bhutanese officials to a further $150,000 sent to ‘wrong’ account here

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The Kingdom through its arts

A magnificent newly constructed pavilion is the highlight of the 'Arts of the Kingdom' exhibition

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Thai PM pledges quick solutions to aviation hurdles

Thailand Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha pledged a quick fix to aviation hurdles, during his meet with Arun Mishra, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)'s regional director for Asia Pacific.

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Asean mulling over joint statement on South China Sea

JAKARTA - Asean is likely to issue a joint statement on the South China Sea in response to an upcoming verdict on the Philippines’ arbitration case against China on the disputed territories, an official said on Thursday.

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ADB president to visit Myanmar next week

YANGON - Asian Development Bank President Takehiko Nakao will visit Myanmar on June 13-15, to strengthen future cooperation in core sectors such as infrastructure, energy and power, transportation, and telecommunications.

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ASEAN mulling over joint statement on South China Sea

JAKARTA - ASEAN is likely to issue a joint statement on the South China Sea in response to an upcoming verdict on the Philippines’ arbitration case against China on the disputed territories, an official said on Thursday.

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Kingdom celebrates HM's 70-year reign

Thailand basks in yellow as nation celebrates longest-reigning monarch's 70th anniversary of accession to the throne.

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Thais in Israel told to be on alert following fatal shooting

The Thai Embassy in Israel has called on all Thais in Tel Aviv and nearby areas to avoid crowed places such as shopping centers and public places following fatal shooting that resulted in four deaths.

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Thai spikers set for tough clash against China today

Thailand women's national volleyball players arrived in Bailun Gymnasium in Ningbo, China on Friday morning to undergo weight training.

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'Bomb-like object' found near Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport: Report

BANGKOK - According to a Matichon report, a bomb-like object was found on Thursday (June 9) around 7pm near Novotel Hotel within the compound of Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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ASEAN, China to discuss 'urgent regional issues' at special ministerial meeting

JAKARTA - ASEAN foreign ministers will meet with their Chinese counterpart in a special meeting to be hosted by the East Asian country on June 13-14 in a bid to strengthen engagement and dialogue on pressing regional issues.

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Tiger Temple abbot ‘suffers heart attack’

THE TIGER Temple yesterday defended its abbot, saying he was not involved in the wildlife trade.

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More options for traffic fine payments

Motorists given tickets by traffic police will be allowed to pay fines using credit cards, electronic banking or at convenience stores.

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Massage parlour logbooks probed for corruption

Police and BMA staff under scrutiny after Nataree raided on human trafficking claim

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EC stands firm on referendum despite dispute

Court set to rule on constitutionality of debated Article 61.

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Court insists building project legal

THE Chiang Mai-based Appeals Court Region 5’s project to construct court office buildings and housing for officials to live in on a 147-rai (23.5 hectares) plot near the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park is legal, Appeals Court Region 5 president Udom Sitthiwirattham insisted yesterday.

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Medical council issues ultimatum to Dhammachayo

The Medical Council of Thailand has requested to review the medical diagnosis of Phra Dhammachayo, the controversial abbot of the Pathum Thani-based Dhammakaya Temple.

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Japan protests after Chinese warship sails near disputed islands

Tokyo - Japan summoned the Chinese ambassador early on Thursday to express concern after a Chinese navy ship sailed close to what Japan considers its territorial waters in the East China Sea for the first time, increasing tensions over the disputed area.

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70th anniversary of accession to the throne celebrated

As Thais across the Kingdom today celebrate His Majesty the King's 70th anniversary of accession to the throne, Nation News Network Co, publisher of The Nation newspaper, joins them in celebrating this auspicious occasion.

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Commemorative Bt70 banknotes sell like hot cakes

Thai people on Thursday queued up at the head offices of several Thai banks to buy the Commemorative Bt70 banknote produced in celebration of the 70 th Anniversary of His Majesty the King's Accession to the Throne.

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UK queen and Obama felicitate HM the King

Kingdom set to celebrate 70th anniversary of accession to throne.

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Thailand gets WHO validation for ensuring an Aids-free generation

THAILAND has received validation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for being the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, and also the first to ensure an Aids-free generation.

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Reorient policies towards sustainable development: UN

GOVERNMENTS across the world must reorient their policies to pursue sustainable development (SD), so as to avoid past mishaps that led to non-sustainable resource allocation, widening income inequality, and poor public participation, said a United Nations official.

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Court accepts petition on Article 61 clause

The Constitutional Court yesterday accepted the Ombudsman’s petition seeking a ruling on the legality of the referendum law. The court has also asked for related documents from the Election Commission (EC) and the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) on the preamble and the reasons for the legislation of clause 2 of Article 61, within seven days.

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'No need to ban poll song that ‘insults’ North, Northeast'

ELECTION COMMISSION (EC) chairman Supachai Somcharoen said yesterday that it was not necessary to suspend the song it has produced, despite criticism that it insulted people from the North and Northeast.

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Police involved in massage parlour

FOLLOWING TUESDAY’S raid on the “Nataree Entertainment” massage parlour in Bangkok’s Ratchadaphisek area for suspected human trafficking and prostitution, national police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda has ordered the Metropolitan Police to investigate and impose criminal and disciplinary punishments on policemen found involved with or collecting kickbacks from the premises.

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Former agriculture minister Chucheep, secretary jailed six years over fertilizer scandal

The Supreme Court Thursday sentenced former agriculture minister Chucheep Harnsawat and his secretary to six years in jail each for refusing to stop irregularities in the fertilizer procurement worth Bt300 million.

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Prayut kicks off celebration of 70th anniversary of throne accession

Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha Thursday kicked off the cerebration opening Klong Bang Song Roi canal in Ratchaburi province as a part of 70th anniversary accession to the throne water preservation project.

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US president congratulates His Majesty

United States President Barack Obama sent his congratulation to His Majesty the King as the government led wearing yellow citizen entire the Kingdom to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne Friday.

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US president congratulates His Majesty on 70th anniversary of accession to the throne

United States President Barack Obama sent his congratulation to His Majesty the King as the government led wearing yellow citizen entire the Kingdom to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the King’s accession to the throne Friday.

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