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Critics misunderstand me : NLA speaker

Controversial National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker Meechai Ruchuphan said Wednesday that accusations he will manipulate the writing of a new constitution are mistaken.

Ban on political gathering possibly relaxed next month : PM

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said the restrictions on political gatherings would be relaxed by the beginning of next month.

Denzel Washington, Sylvester Stallone to shoot films in Thailand

Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington will be in Thailand next month shooting his new film "American Gangster", Thai film officials said Wednesday, followed in 2007 by Sylvester Stallone.


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		MAJESTIC RENOVATION Sacred 224-year-old City Pillar gets first face-lift in 20 years
		Tax on alcohol to be raised by 2 per cent Excise tax collected on alcohol sales would be raised about 2 per cent to raise an extra Bt2 billion a year to help subsidise local sports, which stand to lose significant sponsorship from the ban on alcohol advertising.

TRANSFER ROW
Chantra threatens to walk out
Angered over move to Insurance Dept

		'January effect' to boost SET
		NTC allocates WiMax spectrums
		SME Bank may sue persistent defaulters

CHIANG MAI
Officials to face arrest for identity papers scam
DSI says 5,000 'aliens' paid up to Bt8,000 for illegal house registration

		More doctors to flood zone
		Patpong girls taught to become better go-go dancers
		History of City Pillar

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Virada out to improve next year
[GOLF] Thai player Virada Nirapathpongporn plans to work on her mental approach and turn over a new leaf in 2007 after a series of dismal results in the second half of this season.

		Chanwit hoping experienced striker Suthee is fit
		Thailand could lose the right to be host of the Asian Cup
		Kim in a lather in Bangkok heat

EDITORIAL
No real action seen as yet
Interim government needs to move quickly to reassure public over the reasons for the coup

		One day in my life in the near future
		The science of acupuncture

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?