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A road in Chiang Mai becomes a water battle ground as Songkran revellers celebrate the festival that officially start on Thursday. Photo by Pongmanat Tasiri
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No political reform if Thaksin maintains his influence

There will be no genuine political reform as long as Thaksin Shinawatra remains influential, Democrat Party secretarygeneral Suthep Thueksuban said on Thursday.



Thaksin leaves for England and the US

Thai Rak Thai Party leader Thaksin Shinawatra left for London on Thursday after casting an advance ballot for next week's senatorial election.



Nakhon Ratchasima has highest number of road accidents

Nakhon Ratchasima has the highest number of road fatalities after six days of the Songkran holiday period, followed by Lop Buri and Songkhla, as the nationwide toll went up to 254, the Road Safety Centre reported on Thursday.






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EXAM DEBACLE
All test papers set to be reviewed
Chaturon says sorry; commission agrees to demands of angry parents, nervous students






Surin: PM's trip a 'ploy to boost image at home'
Former foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan yesterday accused 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".






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STRONG BAHT
'Only a short-term affair'
Commerce Ministry, BOT play down impact on exporters



Thanong defends SEC board over Shin deal


Peninsula Bangkok to open full-scale spa


PTT Exploration gets Oman block

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SONGKRAN TOLL
Deaths, injuries much lower than last year
Songkhla has highest number of fatalities among all provinces; Northeast warned of stormy weather



Erawan statue almost repaired


First regional heart centre for Isaan


Teens want love... and a cell phone

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TENNIS
A MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
Thailand face Germany in the play-offs



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Thailand A cruise to win

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EDITORIAL
Wiping the slate clean in the South
After more than two years of violence, Thaksin's retreat is a chance for communities to work towards peace



Forget the tears, Thaksin govt is alive and kicking


Dark-horse Chaturon sighted on horizon


Philippines looks to Thailand's example

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