
Astrologers foresee bloodshed, bad times

Destruction of the revered Brahma statue in central Bangkok is a bad omen, many astrologers warned yesterday.
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BRAHMA STATUE

Replacement will be made of metal

New design will be ready in two months, will feature pieces from original
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IN BRIEF

Social security office: SSO reveals big stakes in AIS, PTT and Ratch

The Social Security Office (SSO) holds a stake of Bt1.13 billion in Advanced Info Service (AIS), SSO secretary-general Phairoj Suksamrit said yesterday.
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Bt50m budget for royal floral decorations

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will spend more than Bt50 million to spruce up the capital ahead of celebrations of His Majesty the King's 60th year on the throne, officials said yesterday.
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Argument turns deadly

A Narathiwat village defence volunteer shot a colleague dead late on Monday night after arguing about their patrol roster.
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Pattani village head shot dead

A tambon chief was murdered and a truck driver was seriously injured yesterday in two drive-by shootings in the restive South.
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Parents confront ministry

A six-year-old boy who was awarded Bt3.4 million compensation from the Public Health Ministry after a dental procedure went wrong was yesterday presented at the ministry by his parents to protest against suggestions the ruling was to be appealed.
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Haze spreading

The haze that has blanketed Chiang Mai over the past few days has spread to nearby provinces and is making it difficult for aircraft to fly safely in Mae Hong Son, an environmental official said yesterday.
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