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

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

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Central provinces warned to brace for floods

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

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Japan provides Bt53-bn loan for Red Line train project

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

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

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

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First Thai babies diagnosed with Zika-linked microcephaly: ministry

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

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US CDC issues Zika travel advisory for 11 Southeast Asian countries

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

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

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

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Yasay: PH, Vietnam agree on code of conduct

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

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US-Philippines military alliance 'ironclad': Pentagon chief

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

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Meechai eases fears on PM

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

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‘Unelected PM could rule for 8 years’

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

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Bangkok on flood alert with forecast for more rain this week

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

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PM invokes Article 44 for elephant protection

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

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Thai craft beer comes of age

Phuket-based Full Moon Brewworks grabs an international prize

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Ex-education minister Somsak loses home following court ruling

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

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

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

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Myanmar refugees in Mae Hong Son province face repatriation

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

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

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

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Chinese and Nigerian suspects arrested over ATM theft scams

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

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Duterte to scrap joint military exercises between Philippines, US

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

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Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel to cease operation at yearend

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

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US Fed chairwoman: No fixed timetable for raising interest rate

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

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

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

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US prepares to cede key role for internet

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

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OPEC agrees surprise oil output cut

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

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Revised draft charter against will of referendum, court rules

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

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

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

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Amnesty report on torture blocked

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

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No fear of flooding crisis, top official says

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

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Goalkeeper Kawin tells team not to lower the guard

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

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MH17 downed from pro-Russia rebel held territory : report

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

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Unruly passenger incidents increase

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

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

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

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Tourists flee volcano at popular Indonesia hiking spot

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

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Court upholds acquittal of surgeons in organ-removal case

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

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KResearch raises economic growth forecast to 3.3%

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

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Thai authorities bar Amnesty International talk on torture

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

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

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

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Israeli hawk turned Nobel peace laureate

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

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Deeply disappointed' Allardyce forced to leave England job

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

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

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

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PM: I won’t help my brother

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

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Thaksin’s lawsuit over revocation of passports dismissed

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

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Thailand’s status up on prevention of illegal ivory trade

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

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Swimmers warned as jellyfish washed ashore by storms

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

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Admin Court dismisses compensation order against Bhokin

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

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Prayut hits back over EC’s speculation on election date

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

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Thaksin’s lawsuit over revocation of passports dismissed

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

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New conflict-of-interest prevention bill on the agenda

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

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

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

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Thai police say two held in frozen body case are American

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

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WTO dramatically cuts 2016 global trade growth forecast

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

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Over 90% of world breathing bad air: WHO

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

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Clinton, Trump kick off high-stakes debate

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

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Storm warnings for October

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

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Handling of corruption cases against politicians being sped up

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

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Edited Khon video gets thumbs up

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

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Victim of gang may be elderly European

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

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Suradet and Udomdej tipped for top

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

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‘Reset’ Election Commission: NRSA

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

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Suu Kyi unwell after trip to US, UK

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

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Transport Minister acknowledges barrage of angry complaints

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

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Re-edited Khon tourism video gets thumbs up

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

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UN rights expert plans to probe killings

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

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Smoke forces Philippine Airlines flight to turn back

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

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China flies army planes over strait near Japan

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

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UN rights expert plans to probe Philippine killings

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

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Researchers restore first ever computer music recording

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

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What about Preecha’s son, Yingluck asks PM

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

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Yingluck govt had role in 2011 flood: Atthawit

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

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

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

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Governors ordered to set up flood prevention and assistance centres

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

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Chirayu appointed Lord Chamberlain

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

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Chirayu appointed Lord Chamberlain

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

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Probe your own brother, ousted Thai PM tells junta chief

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

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Six Taiwan tourists robbed in Pattaya

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

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Justice by any other name

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

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

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

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Abhisit, Yingluck govts probed over 2011 floods

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

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

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

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

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

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Foreigners charged after body found in fridge

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

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So what do you believe?

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

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Prayut hails King’s philosophy in UN address

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

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Golf: Thai teen on course for first Asian win

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

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

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

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Large parts of the country inundated by floodwaters

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

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Foreign passport forgers charged with hiding body in Bangkok: police

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

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Two injured in Yamu boat fire

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

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Come here for some of the prettiest cocktails in KL

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

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Dutertespeak: A guide for the foreign media

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

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

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

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Flood erodes riverbank and Pongphan dyke

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

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Flood barrier bid to protect ancient Ayutthaya temple

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

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US hopeful referendum will bring about reconciliation: Davies

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

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Yala bomb blast kills three police, 2 seriously hurt

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

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Foreigners arrested as Thai police find guns, dead body

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

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Barrier bid to protect 'Wat Chai'

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

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US hopeful referendum will bring about reconciliation

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

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Laos failing to curb illegal wildlife trade: monitor

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

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Prawit unconcerned over possible probe into Prayut nephew’s contracts

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

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Hyperloop pushes dream of low-cost futuristic transport

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

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Paul Simon, Tom Morello lead music drive against poverty

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

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Free self-driving taxis launched in Singapore

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

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Yala bomb blast kills 3 police, leaves 2 seriously wounded

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

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Passenger recalls Phuket runway accident

Mongkunkit Phongnarisorn sat in a window seat aboard the Thai Airways flight that ran off the Phuket International Airport runway Wednesday night.

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Swimmer Benjaporn hands Thailand first Asian Beach Games gold in Danang

Benjaporn Sripanomthorn made Thailand proud on Friday after handing the country its first gold medal on offer in the 2016 Asian Beach Games, which are to kick off officially in Danang, Vietnam on Saturday, September 24.

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Mythical self-lacing shoes available in November

When “Back to the Future II” showcased the self-lacing Nike shoes back in the ’80s, people became obsessed with it. It’s certainly a big surprise to hear Nike bring a piece of science fiction into reality.

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Pentagon helping Southeast Asian allies tackle IS

WASHINGTON - The United States is helping Southeast Asian allies do more to prevent the Islamic State group from gaining a greater foothold in the area, senior Pentagon officials said Thursday.

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Group questions huge concession awarded to PM’s nephew

THE ASSOCIATION for the Protection of the Thai Constitution (APTC) yesterday lodged a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against Defence Ministry permanent secretary General Preecha Chan-o-cha over alleged irregularities in the awarding of concessions to a company belonging to Preecha’s son.

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Probe aims to establish who is to blame for

DETAINEE TAWATCHAI Anukul did not commit suicide in DSI custody and died at the hands of someone else, either by malicious intent or by accident, Metropolitan Police Division 2 chief Pol Maj-General Charoen Srisasaluk said yesterday.

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‘Animal lover’ who killed nine cats jailed for 18 months

A BANGKOK TAXI motorcyclist who pretended to be an animal lover on social media was jailed for 18 months after the Criminal Court convicted him of killing at least nine stray cats he volunteered to take care of.

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Yingluck petitions NACC to change ‘antagonistic’ panel chief

FORMER PRIME minister Yingluck Shinawatra has requested the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to appoint a new chairperson to the subcommittees tasked with investigating her alleged wrongdoings in six criminal cases.

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Club Scene

Find good parties in Bangkok

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Group questions huge concession awarded to PM’s nephew

THE ASSOCIATION for the Protection of the Thai Constitution (APTC) Thursday lodged a petition with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against Defence Ministry permanent-secretary General Preecha Chan-o-cha and four other officials over alleged irregularities in the awarding of concessions to a company belonging to Preecha’s son.

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Thailand on road to democracy: PM

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha Wednesday assured in his address to the United Nations General Assembly that his government would lead the country towards democracy following the endorsement of the new constitution in a referendum last month.

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Govt to give relatives of ferry boat victims Bt120,000

The government will give Bt120,000 in compensation to each family that lost a loved one in the Chao Phraya River ferry boat tragedy on Sunday.

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Bangkok beats London as world's top travel destination

Bangkok, projected to welcome 21.47 million international overnight visitors in 2016, is now the world's top-ranked destination city.

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Bangkok edges out London as world's top travel destination

BANGKOK - The Thai capital of Bangkok has beaten London to be crowned the world's most popular travel destination this year, according to an annual ranking by global payments and technology company Mastercard released on Thursday.

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No evidence MH370 'debris' exposed to fire: Australia

SYDNEY - Possible debris from missing passenger jet MH370 handed over by a US amateur investigator was not "exposed to heat or fire", Australian authorities said Thursday, following speculation it was blackened by flames.

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Cats serial killer gets 18-month imprisonment

A taxi motorcyclist who pretended to be a good Samaritan on social media was sentenced by the Criminal Court to 18 months in jail after the court convicted him of killing at least nine cats he offered to take care.

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AVC Cup for Men to kick off Thursday in Nakhon Pathom

All is set for the “SMM” 5th AVC Cup for Men at the Nakhon Pathom Gymnasium here from September 22 to 28, with top eight teams in Asia including world No.7 Iran and title-holders Korea strutting their stuff to vie for the top honour.

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Sino-Thai rail to open bids in Nov

Critics say initial cost of Bt179.4 bn to cover 3.5km was not worth it; Arkhom says construction to begin by December

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Wissanu defends civil suit against Boonsong, 5 others

Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam defended the integrity of the civil liability lawsuit filed against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and five others, saying that since the case’s statute of limitations is only two years, the government had no choice but to expedite the proceedings.

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Prawit defends Bt26.9m Army projects given to Preecha’s son

There was nothing wrong in Defence Ministry permanent secretary General Preecha Chan-o-cha’s son securing Bt26.9 million worth of Army construction projects, Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said yesterday.

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Ten years after procurement, 176 fire trucks to enter service

THE BANGKOK Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to finally commission 176 |fire trucks

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Grief-stricken Muslims consider alternative transport

FOR NEARLY a century, Muslims in Ayutthaya province have headed to an annual merit-making festival at the Takia Yokin Mosque by boat, but the recent fatal accident, which caused 28 deaths, may change all that.

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Migrant boat capsizes off Egypt, killing at least 30

CAIRO - A boat carrying migrants capsized Wednesday in the Mediterranean off Egypt's north coast, killing 30 people and triggering an operation in which another 150 were rescued, officials said.

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Suthep’s son, three others get jail over encroachment charges

TAN THAUGSUBAN, the son of veteran politician Suthep Thaugsuban, and Suthep’s former secretary Banjerd Laopiyasakul, were Wednesday jailed for three years for their role in the encroachment of 31-rai of land on Khao Phaeng mountain in Surat Thani’s Samui island from 2000 to 2001.

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Wissanu defends civil suit against Boonsong

DEPUTY PM Wissanu Krea-ngam defended the integrity of the civil liability lawsuit filed against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and five others, saying that since the case’s statute of limitations is only two years, the government had no choice but to expedite the proceedings.

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Meechai rejects ‘restructuring’ speculation

Chief charter drafter Meechai Ruchupan has rejected speculation that the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) is considering restructuring independent agencies, including the Election Commission.

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Philippines' crime war a risk for economy: ratings agency

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on crime is threatening the Philippines' economy and endangering its democratic institutions, international credit rating agency Standard and Poor's warned on Wednesday.

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Thailand, China agree on $5 billion cost for rail project's first phase

BANGKOK - China and Thailand agreed on Wednesday that the first phase of a planned high-speed railway project will cost 179 billion baht ($5.15 billion), Thailand's transport minister said, with both countries calling for closer ties following rocky negotiations.

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Singapore top destination for expats for 2nd straight year

Singapore has been named the best country to live, work and raise a family abroad for the second year in a row, results of an expatriate survey showed.

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Alibaba’s Jack Ma named UNCTAD special adviser on trade

Jack Ma, founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, has been named special adviser to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on youth entrepreneurship and small business.

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Pitt expresses sadness over Jolie divorce filing

LOS ANGELES - Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two years and romantic partner since 2005, her attorney said on Tuesday, signalling the end of one of Hollywood's most glamorous and powerful couples.

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PM's aide: Malaysia had no hand in Justo's Thai case

Kuala Lumpur : Prime Minister Najib Razak or anyone from the Malaysian delegation at no point raised any matter relating to convicted blackmailer Andre Xavier Justo during the 6th Malaysia-Thailand Annual Consultation meeting in Bangkok recently.

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Pocket change: Myanmar banks on mobile money

YANGON - Carrying her wages in wads of cash across Myanmar was once a risky, onerous but unavoidable ritual for maid Khin Myint Oo.

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Switzerland regrets Thai decision not to extradite Swiss national

KUALA LUMPUR/ZURICH - Switzerland said it regrets a decision by Thai authorities not to extradite Swiss national Xavier Justo, a possible key witness in the global money-laundering probe linked to Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

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Boonsong aims to block asset seizure

To seek court injunction and file suits against officials over order linked to fake rice deals

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Boat tragedy blamed on submerged pole in river

Plus overcrowding, lack of life vests; toll rises to 28

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Monitor lizard ‘threat’ reduced

THE Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) started an operation yesterday to capture monitor lizards at downtown Lumpini Park.

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All 10 Uighur escapees rearrested

AUTHORITIES have re-arrested all of 10 Uighur suspects who broke out of Nong Khai Immigration Centre detention facilities early yesterday.

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Medical experts called in

THE COMMITTEE tasked with solving the mystery of Tawatchai Anukul’s death while in the custody of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has invited medical experts to investigate why the detainee’s liver was ruptured.

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Muangthong banned from home stadium for five matches

The Football Association of Thailand’s disciplinary committee on Tuesday banned Muangthong United from using their stadium for the next five home games and also barred fans of the Thai League leaders and second-tier outfit Port FC from attending games until the end of season.

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UN concerned by Andy Hall's sentencing

Bangkok - The UN Human Rights Office for Southeast Asia (OHCHR) said it was concerned by the Bangkok Criminal Court’s decision today to sentence labour rights activist Andy Hall to three years imprisonment, suspended for two years.

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Thai-Chinese meeting to discuss high-speed train project

Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith will head the Thai delegation at the 14th meeting of the Thai-Chinese steering committee for cooperation on development of the Sino-Thai high-speed train project, in Bangkok on Wednesday .

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BMA operations begin to catch water monitor lizards

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Tuesday morning started catching water monitor lizards at the downtown Lumpini Park. The reptiles would be sent to Ratchaburi's Khao Son Wildlife Nursery Station, which has a 1,000-rai natural station and a fertile ecosystem.

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British activist found guilty in Thai defamation trial

BANGKOK - A British activist was found guilty of criminal defamation and breaching Thailand's harsh computer laws and given a three-year suspended jail sentence, his lawyer said Tuesday, over a report on labour abuses in the kingdom's lucrative fruit sector.

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Southeast Asian haze crisis killed over 100,000: study

AKARTA - A smog outbreak in Southeast Asia last year may have caused over 100,000 premature deaths, according to a new study released Monday that triggered calls for action to tackle the "killer haze".

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Intentional New York blast injures 29 people

NEW YORK - A deliberate explosion rocked an upscale and bustling neighborhood of New York on Saturday night, injuring 29 people, one seriously, a week after America's financial capital marked the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks..

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Thailand, Japan turn up heat at knockout quarter-finals

Unbeaten Thailand and formidable Japan respectively captured the top spots in Pool A and Pool B after completion of the pool round-robin preliminaries of the “SMM” 5th AVC Cup for Women at the Vinh Phuc Gymnasium here on Friday.

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'Apatti' nominated for Oscar

The controversial film “Apatti” is named as Thailand’s official submission for Best Foreign Language Film award in the 89th Academy Awards.

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Bt20 bn damages sought

Civil liability case against former minister Boonsong and five others gets go-ahead in 'fake' rice deal case

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Death toll rises to 20 in boat tragedy

Eleven passengers still missing, vessel licensed to carry 50 but had over 100 on board

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Village sinks in grief as 14 victims of boat tragedy are buried

A VILLAGE in Ayutthaya province was in mourning yesterday as families buried 14 victims of Sunday’s boat tragedy.

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Preecha stands firm by wife and son amid controversies

Defence Ministry permanent secretary General Preecha Chanocha said he stands firmly behind his wife and son, saying he did not care about recent public criticism of their alleged involvement in inappropriate activities.

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Probe into DSI death to look at injury timing

THE COMMITTEE investigating the death of Tawatchai Anukul while in the custody of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is trying to determine if his liver ruptured before or after he allegedly hanged himself.

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Deadly clashes in Myanmar threaten rebel peace bid

YANGON - At least eight people have been killed and thousands displaced by clashes in southeast Myanmar, rebels and border forces said Monday, violence that threatens to undercut the new government's push for peace.

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Samsung to roll out Galaxy Note 7 replacements this week

Samsung Electronics will begin rolling out replacements of the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea and the US this week, moving fast to restore consumer trust hurt by faulty batteries prone to potential explosions.

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Govt’s corruption and mafia crackdown gets top marks in poll

THE government’s suppression of graft and influential figures scored the highest mark from the public but its inability to shore up the slumping economy got the bottom mark, according to Suan Dusit’s latest poll on the Prayut administration’s two years in office.

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FBI detains five over NY bombing: media

NEW YORK - Federal authorities on Sunday detained five people with possible links to the New York bombing, local media reported, citing unnamed law enforcement sources.

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Experts warn of water scarcity

Low levels at dams could lead to problems if resources not carefully managed

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‘No justice in military courts’

Military court trials were wrong from the start: lawyer

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Election agency can interrogate and arrest suspects under draft bill

The Election Commission is empowered to play the controversial role of interrogator in a draft bill it is working on.

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Suthichai Yoon to head NMG’s new trendsetting Media Innovation Centre

The board of executives of Nation Multimedia Group Plc (NMG) recently approved the establishment of the “Nation Media Innovation Centre” to generate creative content for every platform, aiming to regain the group’s position as a trendsetter in the industry.

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Museums are out to amuse

Experts mull the future of our repositories of the past amid a dazzling exposition

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NY bomb is terror, no international link: governor

NEW YORK - A bomb that exploded in New York wounding 29 people and causing significant damage was under investigation Sunday as an act of terror, although officials say there is no overseas link.

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Thailand crush young Korea to advance to semi-finals

Gritty Thailand tore the Korean defence into pieces with their spectacular attacks before annihilating the young, inexperienced rivals in a one-sided battle to storm their way into the semi-finals of the “SMM” 5th AVC Cup for Women at the Vinh Phuc Gymnasium here on Sunday.

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No Thais affected by New York blast

There were no reports of Thai casualties from the powerful explosion at New York's Chelsea neighbourhood on Saturday night, the Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The explosion left 29 people injured.

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Explosion in Chelsea neighborhood injured at least 25

An explosion rocked New York's Chelsea neighborhood Saturday night local time, injuring that injured at least 25 people.

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PM ‘focused on setting the stage’ for elections

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha is preparing the country for the promised election and transition to civilian rule after three years of military control, Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya said yesterday.

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Strong support for life bans for poll cheats

MOST people surveyed recently have agreed to empowering the Election Commission so it can impose a lifetime ban on politicians whose electoral rights are annulled by the Supreme Court for electoral fraud.

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Media outlets must change to survive: Suthichai

IN THE current age of social media and instant personal broadcasting, the mainstream Thai media needs to be brave enough to change in order to survive, veteran journalist Suthichai Yoon said yesterday.

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STEM hub seeks formula for better teaching, learning

CENTRAL Thailand’s first science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) hub is now officially up and running in Chachoengsao province, with the aim of improving the quality of teacher training and learning materials in STEM-associated schools through close cooperation with universities.

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Splendours of Singora

Songkhla’s old town springs back to life with art galleries and cultural museums

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Flood recedes in North

The government spokesperson Lt-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd stated Saturday that flooding in the North had improved after floodwaters in Sukhothai and Phetchabun provinces receded. But he said some places still had high water levels, although the situation would return to normal in a few days if there was no more significant rain.

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ACC prioritises rice scheme cases

The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) will set up a minor committee and deploy all its investigation officials to work on the more than 850 cases relating to the rice-pledging scheme to expedite the process, said its secretary general Prayong Preeyachit Saturday.

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Duterte: Philippine militants 'hungry' for caliphate

MANILA - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Saturday Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants were hungry to establish a caliphate, as he toughens his stance on the kidnap-for-ransom group accused of a deadly bombing in his home city this month.

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Thai Samsung returns Galaxy Note 7 stock to South Korea

Thai Samsung Electronics announced Saturday that it has returned all Galaxy Note 7 handset from the problematic batch back to Korea.

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Paul McCartney 'emotional' as Beatles film has UK premiere

LONDON - The two surviving Beatles took to the blue carpet on Thursday for the London screening of a new documentary, with the film's archive footage described as "very emotional" by Paul McCartney.

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A woman at the wheel

Member of the Mazda Innovation Motorsport team and winner in the Thailand Super Series races, racing driver Tachapan "Ploy" Vijittranon is going places

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When a Thai prince became a Russian army officer

In the first of this two-part series, RBTH looks at the life of a Thai prince who spent almost 10 years in Russia, where he was a protégé of Tsar Nicholas II.

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Thailand’s Paralympic contingent set new medals record in history

Thailand’s Paralympic contingent in Rio de Janeiro wrote another chapter of history on Friday to set new medals record in the Paralympic Games with a new high of 6 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze medals.

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‘No proof of schools’ links with terrorists’

Foreign Ministry seeks evidence from Turkey over its claim that four Thailand-based institutions have connection with its 'bete noire' Gulen

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Sukhothai swamped after Yom River bursts its banks

AS THE North and Northeast battled to cope with heavy rains and flooding brought by tropical storm Rai, the Yom River burst its banks on Thursday night, swamping downtown Sukhothai.

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Architecture Council files petition against KMITL

The Architecture Council of Thailand has filed a petition against a prominent educational institution for allegedly designing a plan for the Chao Phraya for All project without a proper licence.

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Civil-liability case launched to seize Boonsong’s assets

THE GOVERNMENT is proceeding with formal action to recover more than Bt20 billion in compensation from ex-politicians and bureaucrats to cover financial damages resulting from the previous Yingluck government’s fake contracts to sell rice to China.

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EC, drafters to discuss lifetime political ban for electoral fraud

ELECTION Commission (EC) president Supachai Somcharoen will meet with the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) on Monday to discuss the so-called “black card” lifetime political ban controversy.

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Civil case launched to seize Yingluck’s assets

THE GOVERNMENT is proceeding with formal action to recover more than Bt20 billion in compensation from ex-politicians and bureaucrats to cover financial damages resulting from the previous Yingluck government’s fake contracts to sell rice to China.

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Teacher hitting student’s head with cup a ‘minor offence’

The disciplinary investigation into Nakhon Ratchasima physical education teacher Paitoon Klaengkratok - who injured a 17-year-old student by throwing a melamine cup at her last month - ruled that he committed a minor disciplinary breach.

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NLA impeaches ex-defence minister Sukampol

The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Friday voted to retroactively impeach former defence minister ACM Sukampol Suwannathat, who was accused of intervening in the transfers of senior military officers in the Office of Defence Ministry’s Permanent Secretary.

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Clearer penalties in amended securities law

The National Legislative Assembly has approved the amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act, aimed to clearly specify market misconduct and civil penalty.

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PM unveils Phuket airport's new terminal

The Phuket International Airport inaugurated its new international terminal today, aiming to become a gateway to the Andaman coast.

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Some citizens still apprehensive about lifting of US sanctions

US President Barack Obama's decision to lift economic sanctions against Myanmar has been welcomed, but some living in one of South-east Asia's poorest nations are concerned that the move is premature and will ease pressure for reforms.

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Apple, Samsung struggle in face of Chinese competition

BEIJING - The global launch of the iPhone 7 on Friday is crucial to Apple's fortunes in China, but both it and its biggest rival Samsung, hit by a recall over exploding batteries, are struggling in the face of upstart local competitors.

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Philippine 'hitman' charge sparks Duterte probe calls

MANILA - The Philippines faced calls Friday to investigate its firebrand president after a self-confessed hitman alleged Rodrigo Duterte ordered a thousand opponents and suspected criminals murdered when he was a city mayor.

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PM unveils Phuket Airport, new terminal

Phuket Airport today inaugurated its new international terminal today, aiming to become a gateway to the Andaman.

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Suu Kyi calls for investment

WASHINGTON - Myanmar leader Aung San SuuKyi urged businesses to invest in the Southeast Asian country on Thursday as a way to advance its democratic transition, a day after US President Barack Obama pledged to lift long-standing sanctions on the country.

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Govt a failure: analysts

PM Prayut's two-year report gets thumbs down for lacking in vision and achievements question-and-answer session dropped as conference goes three hours beyond schedule.

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Prayut claims to have returned ‘Thai smiles’

PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha and deputy prime ministers yesterday announced the government’s achievements over the past two years. In the presentation, they claimed that Thailand was once again a “land of smiles” as the administration had been devoted to a people-centred approach and long-term strategies that previous governments had neglected.

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Police target alleged Sadayu drugs gang

POLICE HAVE seized assets worth more than Bt210 million belonging to a street-racing drug gang led by alleged criminal figure Sadayu Lueangpradapjai, who was linked to a shootout this week.

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Almost a failed state in 2014, claims Wissanu

DEPUTY Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday blamed a “near-failed state” before the 2014 coup for the sluggish legislation and administration.

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Ministry takes tough line on breeding areas

The Public Health Ministry has told local administrative bodies to punish people who neglect their properties and allow breeding grounds for the Zika-carrying Aedes mosquito.

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Warrant out for 7th suspect in Mother’s Day attacks

Surat Thani’s military court Thursday issued an arrest warrant for Phang-Nga firebomb suspect Sukiman Kubaru.

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Prayut defends rights record since coup ahead of UN visit

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday defended his country's rights record since he seized power in a 2014 coup, saying he acted to end months of political instability.

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187 bills enacted, 104 orders issued under junta so far

The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) had 187 bills enacted during its two years administration, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam boasted Thursday.

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US to restore GSP benefits for Myanmar

Reinstating generalised system of preferences (GSP) benefits is one of several significant adjustments to the US foreign policies towards Myanmar.

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Translator trouble deepens delay in bomb trial

The trial of two Chinese Uighurs accused of a deadly Bangkok shrine bombing was postponed for a second time Thursday as the court again failed to find a suitable translator for the suspects.

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Secretary-general passes away

Kaewkwan Watcharothai, secretary-general of the Royal Household Bureau, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.

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Media organisations object to possible political interference

Six professional media organisations on Thursday asked for a review of a draft bill on regulating the industry drafted by the media reform committee of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA).

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Government's achievements on the economy

The government highlights achievements regarding the country's economic competitiveness over the past two years:

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Royal Household Bureau secretary-general passes away

Kaewkwan Watcharothai, secretary-general of the Royal Household Bureau, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.

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Most Asian markets sink again, led by Tokyo

HONG KONG - Most Asian markets fell again Thursday, led by a more than one percent loss in Tokyo, ahead of key policy meetings in the United States and Japan next week.

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China's most expensive divorce in history

Zhou Yahui, chairman of the online gaming company Kunlun, has agreed to a divorce settlement with his wife Li Qiong, the company announced on Tuesday. The RMB 7.5 billion ($1.1 billion) divorce agreement stands as the Chinese A-share market's most expensive divorce ever.

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Article 44 paves way to seize Yingluck’s assets

Legal execution department empowered to act against those breaking civil liability law.

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Plagiarism accusation sinks design for new Bangkok Museum

THE ARCHITECTURAL design for the new Bangkok Museum, widely dubbed as “Viman Phra In” (The Heavenly Castle of Indra), has been withdrawn after several critics suggested it may only be a thinly-veiled copy of the Crystal Island project in Moscow.

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Kasetsart student denies he was forced to jump

The freshman who nearly drowned on Friday said nobody forced him to jump into a pond on the campus of his university.

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Probe launched after teacher allegedly injures student with cup

A DISCIPLINARY investigation has been launched after a teacher allegedly injured a student by throwing a melamine cup at her.

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Primary voting system not likely, says CDC

It is unlikely that the primary voting system will be adopted in the charter organic law on political parties, the Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) spokesman Udom Rat-amarit said yesterday.

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Obama restores Myanmar trade benefits as Suu Kyi visits

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama moved to restore some trade benefits to Myanmar Wednesday, as he hosted democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi for the first time since her historic election victory.

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Inquest finds Thai forces killed four unarmed Muslims: lawyer

BANGKOK - An inquest has ruled that security forces gunned down four unarmed Muslim men in Thailand's conflict-hit south, a lawyer said Wednesday, a rare finding that could pave the way for landmark prosecutions of state officials.

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Asterias stem cell therapy shows promise in spinal cord paralysis

NEW YORK - An experimental stem cell therapy developed by Asterias Biotherapeutics restored some movement to patients paralysed by recent spinal cord injuries, according to interim data from a small study being presented on Wednesday.

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Nationwide effort to combat Zika virus steps up a level

The chief of the Department of Disease Control (DDC) has instructed all 12 Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) around the country to scale up their response from Level 1 to Level 2 to contain the Zika virus outbreak.

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Thailand suspends rice auctions to limit supply

Thailand will temporarily stop holding state rice auctions to avoid oversupplying the market ahead of the annual crop harvest in November, the country's rice committee said on Wednesday.

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Centenarians surge to more than 65

The number of centenarians in Japan has hit another annual high, according to statistics released by the welfare ministry on Tuesday ahead of Respect-for-the-Aged Day next Monday.

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Samsung to limit recharging of faulty batteries

SEOUL - Samsung said Wednesday it would limit recharging of the batteries of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to lower the risk of explosions in a measure apparently intended to jolt users into returning their devices following a recall.

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Japan centenarians surge to more than 65,000

The number of centenarians in Japan has hit another annual high, according to statistics released by the welfare ministry on Tuesday ahead of Respect-for-the-Aged Day next Monday.

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Thousands flee Methawaw as clashes intensify

Fighting between the Myanmar Border Guard Forces (BGF), along with the Tatmadaw, and the Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) in Methawaw, Kayin State, has intensified, according to local sources.

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Samsung to limit recharging of faulty Note 7 batteries

SEOUL - Samsung said Wednesday it would limit recharging of the batteries of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to lower the risk of explosions in a measure apparently intended to jolt users into returning their devices following a recall.

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PM: Ongoing military trials must proceed

UN welcomes move, wants other junta orders dropped

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PM outlines South ‘command Cabinet’

PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha said yesterday that the “front command Cabinet” would consist of a deputy minister plus no more than 10 experienced members of the military or civil service.

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Chinese tourist found, claims life-insurance threat

THE CHINESE tourist who went missing during a trip to the Sriracha Tiger Zoo has been found alive in a nearby hut.

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Health Ministry to work with Asean to fight spread of virus

Red cross sets up screening measures for blood donors to protect supply.

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Kasetsart student who nearly drowned in pond ‘improving’

THE KASETSART University student who almost drowned in an on-campus incident on Friday is showing further signs of recovery, his father said yesterday.

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PM sets up South ‘command Cabinet’

PRIME MINISTER General Prayut Chan-o-cha said Tuesday that the “front command Cabinet” would consist of a deputy minister plus no more than 10 experienced members of the military or civil service.

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China to kick off title defence campaign against Korea

Asian powerhouses China will kick off their title defence campaign against Korea and Japan will test their mettle against Kazakhstan in the pool round-robin preliminaries in tough Pool B at the “SMM” 2016 AVC Cup for Women at the Vinh Phuc Gymnasium here on Wednesday.

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Northeast hit by flooding as severe weather moves south

Several northeastern provinces were hit by heavy rains and flooding Tuesday as the Northeast braved downpours triggered by a tropical storm.

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When batteries explode: five questions

SEOUL - Samsung is warning consumers to stop using its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after a spate of battery explosions.

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Govt urged to transfer all ongoing cases from Military Court

Human Rights Watch and the Amnesty International on Tuesday urged the government to transfer all ongoing trials in the Military Court to civilian courts.

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Human rights watchdogs urge Prayut to drop all cases pending in Military Court

Human Rights Watch and the Amnesty International on Tuesday urged the junta government to take retroactive action regarding its recent order abolishing the Military Court’s jurisdiction over lese majeste cases and internal security offences.

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Thailand concerned over latest nuclear test by North Korea

Thailand on Tuesday has shared grave concern over the latest nuclear test carried out by North Korea in the morning September 9.

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French terror investigators grapple with Telegram app

PARIS - Smartphone app Telegram, favoured by the Islamic State group thanks to the encrypted messaging it offers, is proving a headache for French anti-terror investigators.

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'Missing' Chinese tourist found safe

A Chinese tourist, whose reported missing triggered a massive search operation, was found Tuesday morning about 4 kilometres from the Racha Tiger Zoo where she was last seen Saturday.

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NCPO curbs Military Court use

Cites calm situation change' rights groups welcome move, but many cases currently in military court to continue.

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Media bodies propose alternative to new legally binding regulations

MEDIA PROFESSIONAL associations resolved in a joint meeting yesterday to submit a letter to the chairman of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA) media reform committee opposing a draft bill on regulating the industry.

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Kasetsart freshman on the mend

THE CONDITION of a Kasetsart University freshman who almost drowned in an on-campus incident last week has improved, according to the hospital where he is being treated.

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Imports of some Galaxy Note 7s banned

THE NATIONAL telecom regulator has banned Thai Samsung Electronics from importing a batch of Galaxy Note 7 smartphones associated with a technical flaw that caused the phone to burst into flames.

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‘Grand Canyon’ safety probe

CHIANG MAI’S Grand Canyon has been closed temporarily pending a safety review in the area, after a tourist drowned earlier this month.

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Big hunt for Chinese tourist who vanished near Tiger Zoo’s crocodile area

POLICE ARE searching for a Chinese tourist last seen near a crocodile-show area at a zoo in Chon Buri province.

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Stricter measures to foil mobile banking frauds

Telecom and banking regulators as well as banks and mobile phone operators have come up with five measures designed to boost consumer confidence in online banking transactions.

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No more military court for lese majeste cases

Prime Minister Prayut Chanocha, as the chief of National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) Monday ordered the end of Military Court’s jurisdiction over lese majeste case and other offences against internal security, bringing back to the civilian Court of Justice.

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MH370 'debris' handed to Australian agency

CANBERRA - An American amateur investigator handed possible debris from missing flight MH370 to Australian officials Monday and said several pieces were blackened by flames, raising the prospect of a flash fire onboard.

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Thai authorities downplay Zika risk, worried by tourism impact

Health and city officials in Thailand downplayed risks from rising infections from the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to serious birth defects, and expressed concern that disclosing information would damage its tourism industry.

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Samsung needs to certify Note 7 safety: NBTC

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission demanded Samsung Thailand to produce an electrical safety certificate to receive the NBTC’s permission for import of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, NBTC secretary-general Takorn Tantasith said Monday.

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Indonesian flag carrier bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Jakarta - Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia announced on Sunday that it is banning passengers from using and charging the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone on all its flights.

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China-Thailand rail project likely to break ground this year

NANNING - Construction on a rail line between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima in Thailand looks set to start this year, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prajin Juntong said Sunday.

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His Majesty recovering after respiratory infection - palace

His Majesty the King is recovering after a respiratory infection, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement Sunday.

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Media rise in protest against regulatory bill

Say law to regulate outlets will open door to political interference and threaten journalist independence.

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Prayut govt ‘the most popular in years’

Poll respondents concerned about economy, southern insurgency and morality.

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Authorities urge calm as 20 cases detected in Bangkok

THE SPREAD of Zika infections has prompted Malaysian authorities to consider pregnancy terminations for affected women while Bangkok reported more than 20 new infection cases mostly in the city’s Sathorn area.

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Train services in deep South set to resume today

TRAINS in the deep South will resume operations today to serve the surge in Muslim holidaymakers, following completion of repair to railway tracks in Pattani damaged by a bomb blast.

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Thanyakorn Ends Long Wait for Title.

Thanyakorn Khrongpha’s three-year-drought of title eventually came to an end after he beat Wolmer Murillo of Venezuela by three strokes to win the BT 3 Million Singha Panasonic All Thailand Championship at the Laem Chabang International Country Club on Sunday.

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Pongsakorn gives Thailand double delight with second Paralympic gold

Minutes after veteran wheelchair racer Prawat Wahoram handed Thailand the first Paralympic Games gold in the men’s 5,000m (T54 class) in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night Bkk time, talented Pongsakorn Paeyo, who had already claimed silver medal in the men’s wheelchair racing 100m (T53 class) on Saturday, gave the country a double delight with his exceptional win in the men’s 400m.

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South would reduce Pyongyang 'to ashes' : military source

Seoul - South Korea has already planned to annihilate the North Korean capital of Pyongyang through intensive bombing in case the country shows any signs of a nuclear attack, a military source in Seoul said Sunday.

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Most Thais still want Prayut as PM: survey

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Prayut government most popular administration: poll

The military-led government is more popular than any other administration this century but its popularity comes at a time when people are concerned about the economic downturn, Southern insurgency and their rights, according to Suan Dusit poll results released Sunday.

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Test flights arrive at Phuket's new international terminal

Phuket International Airport began testing the facilities of the new international terminal this week with a handful of flights ahead of the official opening of the terminal later this month.

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Bangkok Glass claim third place at Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship

Reigning champions Bangkok Glass had to be content with the third place at the “SMM” 2016 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship following a fantastic comeback 3-2 (22-25 23-25 25-19 25-21 15-6 victory over Kazakhstan’s Altay VC in the third place playoff at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, the Philippines on Sunday.

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Pattani residents rally to condemn violence

Hundred of residents in Pattani's Khok Pho district rallied on Sunday to condemn the violence in the deep South and prayed for peace.

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Suspended train services in South to resume on Monday

Suspended train services in the deep South will resume from Monday following the completion of repair work on a railway track in Pattani, which was damaged by a bomb blast, a State Railway of Thailand (SRT) official said on Sunday.

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Thailand finds 21 new cases of Zika in Bangkok

Twenty-one new cases of locally-transmitted Zika virus have been confirmed in central Bangkok, including a pregnant woman who later gave birth with no complications, Thailand's public health ministry said on Sunday.

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Thailand finds 21 new cases of Zika in Bangkok, including pregnant woman

Twenty-one new cases oflocally-transmitted Zika virus have been confirmed in centralBangkok, including a pregnant woman who later gave birth with nocomplications, Thailand's public health ministry said on Sunday.

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Meet the world's tiniest baby

Emilia Grabarczyk is believed to be the world's lightest surviving baby.

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THAI, other airlines ban Samsung’s Note 7 phone

THAI AIRWAYS International and Singapore Airlines have joined other airlines in banning the in-flight use of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 phones following reports of exploding batteries in some units.

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Social media backlash continues over AirAsia staffer’s prostration

MORE than 26,000 people have supported an online campaign seeking the withdrawal of AirAsia Airlines’ nomination as the world’s best low-cost airline.

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Abhisit opposes member re-registration

DEMOCRAT Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday questioned the rationale behind a political reform idea to overhaul political affiliation by “resetting” current party memberships and requiring all members to re-register.

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Spurring sustainable growth through creativity

COSMETIC products made from birds’ nests, Hawm Kradang-Ngah rice carrying the brand “NAT”, and decorative lamps made from banana leaf sheaths and rubber carrying the brand “Econi” - disparate and unlikely items, but they have been placed at the front and centre as prototype products to drive the country’s sustainable growth in the Thailand 4.0 value-added economic model.

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Results of probe into alleged encroachment by golf club ready

KANCHANABURI’S land-reform office will this week submit the result of its probe into the Muang district-based Mida Golf Club allegedly occupying 1,739 rai (278 hectares) of land that was designated for distribution to landless farmers.

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BGVC suffer shock defeat to Japan to lose their Asian Club crown

Reigning champions Bangkok Glass, powered by superstar spiker Pleumjit Thinkaow and two hard-hitting Wilavan Apinyapong and Jutarat Montripila, lost their crown on Saturday when they went down 2-3 to unbeaten NEC Red Rockets from Japan in the semi-finals of the “SMM” 2016 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship at the Alonte Sports Arena in Binan, the Philippines.

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Social media backlash continues over AirAsia staffer’s prostration

More than 26,000 people have supported an online campaign seeking the withdrawal of AirAsia Airlines’ nomination as the world’s best low-cost airline.

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THAI bans Note 7 use onboard

Thai Airways International PCL has joined other airlines in banning the in-flight use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones following reports of exploding batteries in some units.

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Samsung urges Koreans to stop using Galaxy Note 7

SEOUL - Samsung urged South Korean consumers Saturday to stop using its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, following a similar warning by the US consumer agency and several airlines who fear battery explosions.

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Kofi Annan meets Myanmar president & military chief

NAY PYI TAW - The Myanmar President's Office said Htin Kyaw told Annan that the issue of Rakhine State was one of Myanmar's most important challenges, while expressing confidence in the Ghanaian diplomat's leadership.

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Nobel Laureate Satyarthi Delivers Call to Action on Children’s Rights

In a keynote address on Friday at the EWC International Media Conference, Nobel Peace laureate Kailash Satyarthi delivered a call to action on child slavery and trafficking, saying, “The main thing is, do something.”

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Facebook reverses course on 'Napalm Girl' photo

Los Angeles- Facebook announced on Friday a reversal of the decision to remove from its platform a famous 1972 photograph of a young Vietnamese girl running from a napalm attack.

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Pongsakorn hands Thailand first Paralympic medal

Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo made the country proud on Friday night when he claimed silver medal in the men’s 100m (T53), the Thailand’s first medal at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an impressive time of 14.80 seconds.

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The frozen lake that does not reflect anything

In the heart of the Karakoram mountains lies the fabled Lukpe Lawo

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Pongsakon hands Thailand first Paralympic medal

Wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo made the country proud on Friday night when he claimed silver medal in the men’s 100m (T53), the Thailand’s first medal at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an impressive time of 14.80 seconds.

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Manchester braces as United and City collide

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom - Manchester becomes the centre of the football universe on Saturday when Jose Mourinho's United tackle Pep Guardiola's City in a feverishly anticipated local derby at Old Trafford.

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Assets worth Bt7 bn seized over rice deal

Yingluck questions AMLO's action when the judicial process has not been competed yet.

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Najib ready to help build trust in South peace talks

Thailand and Malaysia agree on greater intelligence cooperation and major trade boost

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DSI admits it does not have CCTV footage

THE DEPARTMENT of Special Investigation (DSI) has admitted that it has no CCTV footage of the events surrounding the suspicious death of Tawatchai Anukul in a DSI cell because it claimed the system’s server is faulty.

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Land-rights dispute delays Chao Phraya study

Members of community say they have deeds to land earmarked for promenade as opponents to plane threaten court action.

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Social media shows the wrath its capable of

Social media has already eliminated barriers for personal information and taking personal action in the public arena. This was once again demonstrated from the online drama involving a budget carrier.

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798 military officers promoted

A total of 798 senior military officers have been promoted under the Royal command, it was announced on Friday evening.

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Assets worth Bt7 billion seized in rice deal case

The Anti-Money Laundering Organisation (AMLO) has seized multiple bank accounts and land plots worth nearly Bt7 billion in connection with the fake government-to-government (GtoG) rice deals signed by former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom.

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No Cabinet's opinions on additional question: Wissanu

The government Friday turned down a Constitutional Court request for the Cabinet opinions regarding revisions of the draft charter to complement results of last month’s referendum.

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Family of tragic star ‘Por’ saddened by vandal attack on memorial

The father of late actor Tridsadee 'Por' Sahawong said that he was saddened by the incident on Thursday in which an unknown vandal destroyed a granite plate displaying Por’s picture and name on a small pagoda containing his remains at Wat Thammatheeraram in Buri Ram's Muang district.

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Plans unveiled for Bangkok-KL high-speed rail project

Malaysia has proposed a joint project with Thailand that would link the planned high-speed rail line between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur with the planned high-speed line from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore.

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Thakoon hits up NY Fashion with see-now, buy-now

NEW YORK - Thai-American designer Thakoon Panichgul stormed back into New York Fashion Week after a season out to embrace "see-now, buy-now," offering a fall/winter collection available to purchase instantly.

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Thai-Malaysian rail link proposed

Malaysia proposes Thailand to connect the Bangkok-Kuala Lumpur high-speed railway project with Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed railway project.

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12-year-old Indonesian boy to enter top Canadian university

A 12-year-old Indonesian boy is set to begin an undergraduate degree in physics on a scholarship at a Canadian university this semester, a top diplomat has said.

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Recent attacks aimed at derailing talks: BRN

ISOC sceptical of southern group's clam of responsibility for school bombing.

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Campaign to educate public on digital data protection amid growing cybercrimes

AUTHORITIES are preparing campaigns to educate the public and undertake other precautionary measures to curb fast-growing financial cybercrimes amid increasing digital transactions.

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Five Filipinos held over alleged theft of Bt300,000 diamond necklace

FIVE FILIPINOS were arrested at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport on Wednesday after tourist police seized a Bt300,000 diamond necklace they allegedly stole from the 58th Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair at Impact Muang Thong Thani.

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CDC advocates ‘middle path’ on political parties

Bill will rein in bogus group but be lenient to allow new parties.

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Light in the DARKNESS

Why communication and caring are essential in preventing suicide, which is on the increase in Thailand and the rest of the world

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NACC targets three former Pheu Thai MPs for alleged malfeasance

THE NATIONAL Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Thursday unanimously agreed to indict three former Pheu Thai MPs accused of malfeasance regarding a 2013 constitutional amendment that would have allowed the Senate to be fully elected.

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South China Sea: facts on a decades-long dispute

VIENTIANE - The disputed South China Sea was in focus Thursday at a regional summit in Laos as US President Barack Obama warned Beijing it cannot ignore a tribunal's ruling that rejected its sweeping claims to the waters.

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Court issues arrest warrant against sixth suspect in 7-province bombings

The Phetchaburi military court Thursday approved police’s request to issue arrest warrant against another suspect in Mother’s Day bombing attacks.

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Obama says South China Sea ruling 'binding'

VIENTIANE - US President Barack Obama warned Thursday an international tribunal's ruling that China's sweeping claims to the South China Sea had no legal basis was "binding", after Beijing vowed to ignore the verdict.

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Apple makes splash with waterproof iPhones

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple on Wednesday set out to make a splash with new waterproof iPhones, a smartphone game starring Nintendo's beloved "Mario" and a push on wireless headphones.

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Qantas, Virgin Australia ground Samsung Note 7 after recall

SYDNEY - Australian carriers Qantas and Virgin Australia told customers on Thursday not to use or charge Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 during flights after faulty batteries in the new smartphone caused some handsets to explode.

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His Majesty shows signs of improvement

His Majesty the King has shown further signs of improvement following a severe infection,the Royal Household Bureau announced Wednesday.

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Qantas grounds Samsung Note 7 after explosions recall

SYDNEY - Australian carrier Qantas told customers on Thursday not to use or charge Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 during flights after faulty batteries in the new smartphone caused some handsets to explode.

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BRN admits its role in school bombing

Narathiwat Muslims condemn attack outside school, as officials consider 'safe zones'

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Family of slain 5-year-old seeks safe zone for children

THE TUESDAY bombing in Narathiwat’s Tak Bai district, which killed three people including a father and his five-year-old daughter, has prompted his family to call for a safe zone so the man’s surviving six-year-old son can grow up in peace.

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Ex-ministers’ assets to be seized over rice scheme

THE GOVERNMENT will likely exercise absolute power under Article 44 of the interim charter to seize ex-politicians’ multi-billion-baht assets in connection with fake government-to-government (G-to-G) rice deals signed by former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.

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Sondhi conviction ‘won’t hurt people power’

Social media and political maturity 'mean protests no longer rely on any leader'

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They’re doing Freddie proud

British rock group Queen finally heads for Bangkok, with Adam Lambert providing the strut

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Nation reporter wins MTAA awards

The 12th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City Organizing Committee and Mekong Tourism Alliance Awards has chosen Suchat SRITAMA, journalist from The Nation, Thailand, as BROADCAST EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR DESTINATION AWARD from Thailand for 2016.

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Nation website wins best tourism award

The Nation website Wednesday night wins Mekong Tourism Alliance Award in the category "Best Tourism Website".

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Myanmar MPs reject 'Rakhine proposal'

reject NAY PYI TAW - Myanmar’s Lower House voted down the proposal to remove foreign experts from the Rakhine State Advisory Commission.

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Tak Bai residents rally to condemn bomb attack

NARATHIWAT - Some 500 Tak Bai residents led by Narathiwat Islamic Committee chairman Safahi Jehloh Wednesday morning showed up at the school to condemn those behind the Tuesday bombing.

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Australian students seek internships in Thailand

A number of 189 Australian undergraduate students will study and work in Thailand in 2017, under the Australian government’s flagship New Colombo Plan education programme.

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Thailand 'supports' China's efforts to maintain maritime peace

VIENTIANE - Thailand said on Wednesday it "supports China's efforts" to maintain maritime peace amid a regional dispute over the South China Sea.

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Court rules in favour of National Parks Dept in Kaeng Krachan encroachment case

The Administrative Court on Wednesday ruled in favour of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department in a case filed by members of the Karen ethnic minority, but the department was ordered to compensate the six Karen plaintiffs for damage to their belongings, at Bt10,000 per person.

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