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Terms of interim government clarified

PM's Office Minister Thirapat Serirangsan clarified Friday his remarks about the term of the interim government and dismissed speculation about trying to cling to power.

Kantathi is the wealthiest among new names

Former Foreign Minister Kantathi Supamongkhon emerged as the wealthiest person when compared to other Thak Rak Thai Party's newcomers in the now defunct Cabinet of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Reviews on Bundit Ungrangsee welcomed on our Web blog

Our reporter, Sopaporn Kurz, who usually is not a classical music fan, has been to a show of well-known conductor Bundit Ungrangsee, Thursday night.


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		SPEAKER'S POST Battle against Meechai heats up Ex-senator Pratin claims he signed a royal command improperly in 2000
		Thaksinman back to beat poverty New comic portrays former PM as hero of the poor, but sales fall flat

Osram's ambitious plans to light up local market
Competition in Thailand's lighting market promises to heat up next year with ambitious plans by Osram to challenge market leader Philips for a larger share.

		Prospects of 'January effect' rise
		AIS seeks win-win situation
		Local lenders too focused on collateral

GAMBLING
Two- and three-digit lotteries to continue
Govt plans stricter control on how revenue is spent

		Novel toilets help to protect from diseases
		Scramble to prepare for city floods
		Violence leaves 2 dead, 3 critical

GOLF
Advantage Thai girls
Kerr and the South Koreans may prove a real handful

		Woranich takes the honours
		Sudket, Saralee sail into quarters
		Thitipong and Ratchawat disappointing

EDITORIAL
Mature decision on alcohol control
Cracking down on the consequences of drunkenness would be more effective in encouraging responsible drinking