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Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive at Bangkok’s military airport Sunday. They and other royals from 25 nations are guests of His Majesty the King of Thailand on the occasion of 60th anniversary to the Throne.

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ROYAL ANNIVERSARY
Spirit of celebration

HM the King presides over elevation of 69 senior Buddhist monks; fireworks display organised by defence ministry lights up sky over Chai Phya River

RECONCILIATION REPORT
Muslim leaders call for action

Govt told to clarify stand on peace panel's proposals for restive South

Gambling will land you in jail, police told

The police chief yesterday vowed to punish all officers found to be involved in illegal football gambling.


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SPECIAL REPORT
Lopburi's Aids temple is facing a financial crisis
Despite its reputation for its work with terminally ill HIV/Aids patients, Thailand's biggest and oldest temple Wat Phrabaht Namphu in Lopburi province is facing serious financial difficulties and a shortage of volunteers.

VISITING ROYALTY
2,000 medical personnel at the ready
Doctors, nurses from public and state hospitals on standby to attend royal guests

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IN CELEBRATION OF HIS MAJESTY
Lights lure more tourists to riverside
Illumination of venues sparks rise in dinner cruises and tours of canals

Fair review for exports to China

THAI to dangle Bt4,600 overseas fares

Inflation behind BOT decision to hike interest rate

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200 police deployed for royal cavalcades
The Metropolitan Police Bureau yesterday deployed 200 traffic police to facilitate the 25 motorcades of foreign royalty attending celebrations of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne.

Celebrating the model monarch

Teens' unsafe sex biggest Aids threat

Brief evacuation at airport

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Taiwanese veteran soars to 3-shot lead

Spirited Sangsom stun rivals

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EDITORIAL
Borwornsak's cautionary tale
We may never know why he quit, but the former Cabinet secretary-general shows how ideals can be compromised

Is 'enough' really 'enough' for Thaksin?

Scientific synergy

Centuries-old Oxford learns new ways to reap research benefits

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The Nation Poll

New poll posted on Thursday

Is the Thai government right to protest Cambodia's appointment of Thaksin as its economic adviser by recalling Thai ambassador and suspending all cooperations?

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Arrested Thai engineer confessed - lawyer

Auditing Commission bill fails to clear Senate Monday

Court rejects request for arrest warrant against Chiang Mai red-shirt leader

Saxena charged in court

Frozen dew happens on Doi Inthanon

Suthep to ask Cabinet to enforce ISA from Nov 28 to Dec 14

Suthep holds meeting of military, police chiefs

Thai shares open 0.44 per cent lower

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