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Two Thammasat University students plant rice in a demonstration paddy field in the their Rangsit Branch’s compound on Tuesday. The training is part of the university’s project to allow opportunities for their students to learn works of farmers.//Photo by Korbphuk Phromrekha

Today's Highlight

EC Commissioners arrive at Bangkok Remand Prison

Three Election Commissioners arrived at Bangkok Remand Prison in Lad Yao on Tuesday evening after the Appeal Court rejected their request to release them on bail.

Narathiwat school closed after brutal attack on teacher

Narathiwat - Ban Bue Rang School will be closed for one week as pupils and staff recover from the shock of seeing a teacher brutally murdered in a classroom.

Unicef worries by attacks on schools in the south

The UN Children's Fund said on Tuesday it was deeply concerned by attacks on schools in the deep south after suspected militants gunned down a teacher in front of his students.


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ANALYSIS
Focus is back on the judiciary and today's EC ruling
The royal endorsement for the October 15 election may have given Thaksin Shinawatra a temporary reprieve, but it also sets the stage for a political end-game.

His Majesty improves, keeps up with events
His Majesty the King was able to have a longer walk yesterday, the fourth day after undergoing spinal surgery, the Royal Household Bureau said.

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POLITICAL STALEMATE
Chambers of commerce call for a quick resolution
Foreign investors hail election date, but warn Kingdom will lose out to regional competitors if crisis spills into 2007

Rate ceiling may rise

TOT, CAT agree on holding company

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SOUTHERN INSURGENCY
School kids see teacher murdered
Concerns over security for schools and villages as violence escalates

Bid to train more scientists

1 in 5 stressed teens are suicidal: survey

Education reforms not going to plan

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Nudnida to lead local challenge
Thai Fed Cup player Nudnida Luangnam will spearhead the local challenge in the US$10,000 (Bt380,000) PTT Bangkok Open Circuit 2 tournament, which starts today at the Tennis Academy of Asia Tennis Centre in Bangkok.

Barca get a Tiger in their side's tank

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EDITORIAL
Judicial activism and democracy
The Criminal Court's verdict on the EC trio will have a significant impact on this country's political future

Thaksin and Arroyo, two thick-faced devils, on top for now

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