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Water guns can cause eye injuries or blindness

Using high-power water guns during Songkran water fights could cause eye injuries and even blindness, Consumer Protection Board secretarygeneral Rassamee Wisawathawet warned on Wednesday.



Thaksin's trip abroad is a political ploy : Surin

Former Foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan accused on Wednesday caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of trying to boost his image at the expense of relations with foreign countries and called Thaksin's upcoming trip abroad a political ploy for "domestic consumption".



And they lived happily ever after?

It began in true fairytale fashion with a beautiful young woman, a prince and a palace. It ended in every mother's worst nightmare, with her two young children being abducted and brought up by her estranged husband in another country for the next 14 years.





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Court likely to decide today on Democrats' case against EC
The Central Administrative Court is likely to decide today whether to hear a case against the Election Commission (EC) over its decision to accept new candidates in a second round of voting in 40 constituencies.






Songkran crackdown launched
The Road Safety Centre yesterday reported that 138 people were killed and 1,751 injured on the country's roads during the first four days of the Songkran holiday, and announced a crackdown on speeding and drunk drivers as well as roadside alcohol-sellers.















FUEL SHORTAGE
Oil firms to import huge lots of diesel

Domestic supplies close to crisis point



Thanong to discuss suitable rate for baht with central bank


Region's rice growers will band together to forge cooperation and stronger ties


Phuket's future 'hinges on renewed direct flights'






SOUTHERN VIOLENCE
Military, police sweep nets alleged militants

Forces claim three accused militants concentrated mainly on Pattani



'Keep teens sober during Songkran'


100 public sector staff await wages


New ray discovered in Kanchanaburi





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Japan, NZ take beach titles
[BEACH VOLLEYBALL] Japan A's Chiaki Kusuhara and Satoko Urata reigned supreme to capture the women's title while New Zealand A took the men's crown at the Asian Beach Volleyball Invitation yesterday.



Record number for Phuket Sixes


Foot volley event ready to kick off


Manus to train in Cuba






EDITORIAL
Reform at a crossroads

Whether Thailand accepts the last election or starts afresh, we must break the monopoly on power



Thank you, 'The Economist', from the bottom of my heart


Thaksin's vanishing act: precious little remains of five years of foreign policy




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