
Mystery photo adds to pressure on Surayud

An anti-coup coalition yesterday urged the National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC) to search the property of Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont over allegations that he illegally acquired four train carriages for his home in Nakhon Ratchasima.
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BOT set to keep reserve measure for 3 months

The Bank of Thailand says it will retain the draconian 30-per-cent capital reserve requirement for at least three to six months before considering whether to change or drop the measure.
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Condolences pour in to US ex-president Ford's widow

Washington - Condolences poured in early Wednesday to the widow of former US president Gerald Ford, describing the late leader as a man of character who entered the White House at a moment of great difficulty in US history.
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NSC chief leaves for Saudi Arabia Thursday

National Security Council's chief Gen Sonthi Bunyaratglin will leave for Saudi Arabia Thursday and he will convey a letter from Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont to the Saudi King.
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Undersea cables have the globe hardwired for communication

SYDNEY - The disruption to international telecom and Internet services Wednesday caused by a strong earthquake in Taiwan highlight our increasing dependence on high-tech cable systems across the world.
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TDRI calls for cancellation of capital control measures

Thailand Development Research Institute suggests the Bank of Thailand scrap the draconian 30-percent capital reserve requirement immediately and proposes a less harsh measure to curb the baht speculation.
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'UNDERCURRENTS'

Secret military division deployed

Cabinet approves funds of Bt556m for 14,000-strong force to control protests
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