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Flood barriers fail to block water

Hundreds of homes were submerged Friday morning after strong currents from the rising Chao Phraya River breached the 20-metre-long stretch of flood barriers near Wat Sanamchai in Angthong's Muang district.

Coup is a setback for country and democracy : Singapore

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Friday that the power seizure on 19 September was "a setback for Thailand" and its democracy but expressed confidence that the new Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont will live up to his responsibility.

ALL THE PM'S MEN
Cabinet in the making

The following is a list of potential Cabinet members. Names with * is confirmed. (update on deputy foreign and culture ministers)


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		Mahathir set up peace talks No breakthrough as ex-PM helps attempt to ease conflict in South
		New airport blamed for damage and man's injury Suvarnabhumi Airport is taking a toll on residents living nearby after only one week of operation.

SHIN RULING
Temasek could be the biggest loser
But any revocation of licences would hit all investors

		Economy can withstand foreign outflows - BOT governor
		Krirk-krai confirms his Cabinet offer
		IMF sees rosier year ahead for nation's economy

Barriers fail to stop relentless flooding
Flood barriers in Muang district were unable to stop the Chao Phya River from bursting its banks yesterday, leaving 350 residences including Wat Tal Jed Chor's dormitory for 120 orphans under 2.5 metres of water in less than an hour.

		Big lottery jackpots set to be abolished
		Army to help by dredging canals along Bang Na Trad
		Freedom Demonstration: Media reform group to hold wake for 'the death of 1997 Constitution'

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Japan smash Thais to smithereens
[VOLLEYBALL] The Thai girls failed to stop the Japanese onslaught yesterday and went down in straight sets before a crowd of 3,500 at The Mall Nakhon Ratchasima's MCC Hall.

EDITORIAL
High stakes with no personal gain
Even with the best possible Cabinet, Surayud will have to navigate the return to democracy with great care

		Future possibilities for the former Thai Rak Thai elite
		Speech by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
		The good (about Thaksin) ...

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?