
NCCC to process key graft cases swiftly

The National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC) would rush to conclude cases about graft allegations involving national politicians and senior government officials before the legal time limits expire, its newly-appointed chairman said yesterday.
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IN BRIEF

Elections

EC, military to discuss local polls
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University meet to go ahead

The Thai Social Forum, a major meeting of 300 social and political activists, will be held in October despite last week's coup and the ban on any political gathering of more than five persons, organisers said yesterday.
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Academics want strong democracy

Academic networks yesterday issued their first joint statement of encouragement to the Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM), calling on the CDRM to withstand the temptations of power and to create a strong democracy for Thailand.
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Charter keeps rights and liberties: deans

Deans from four political science faculties yesterday offered a positive critique of the temporary charter draft, expected to be promulgated on Saturday.
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CIVILIAN RULE

Interim govt to be given a free hand

Coup leaders hint Surayud at top of shortlist for PM
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