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Teachers freed from Pattani hostage beaten by female villagers

Narathiwat - Angry local villagers separated two female Buddhist teachers they took hostage on Friday from others and beat them.



EC told to heed top courts' suggestion to resign : Supreme commander

The Election Commission (EC) should heed the advice of the three top courts and step aside so as to give free rein to the judiciary to end the political crisis, Supreme Commander General Ruengroj Masaranont said on Friday.



Thaksin returns from palace but refuses to speak

Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra boarded a helicopter back from an audience with HM the King at Hua Hin Palace to Bangkok but declined to reveal about the audience.





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Convenience foods a threat to kids' health, study shows
Results of recent research carried out by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation warns that more than 90 per cent of pre-packed convenience foods have excessive levels of sugar, fat and sodium, which could lead to diabetes, hypertension and obesity in children.






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BAY stake sale a smart move
GE Money's buying into Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) reflects a feeling that family-run banks will not be able to survive amid the strong competition resulting from the liberalisation of the sector.



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Nissan cuts sales goal for the year


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ONE TAMBON, ONE DOCTOR
New scheme to solve shortage
Ministry outlines six-year plan to encourage more medics to stay in public sector



Concern over tsunami memorial


Push for solar power to beat oil hikes


Mom Chailai told to pay





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A hindrance, not a helping hand
However much it may angle for one, there is no role for the current Election Commission in the next election



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