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A group of Ramkamhaneg students protest in front of Singapore Embassy on Thursday to demand explanation why Singapore allowed ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to meet Singapore's senior cabinet member.//Photo by Khanathit Srihirundaj

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PM joins weekly television programme Saturday

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont will take part in the weekly government programme "Sai Trong Jak Tham Niab" (Direct from Government House) on Saturday, Government Spokesman Yongyuth Mayalarp said.

PM should add more ministers and deputy PM : Banharn

Chat Thai Party leader Banharn Silapaarcha suggested Thursday that Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont reshuffle the Cabinet by bringing in more active ministers and two more deputy prime ministers.

Protesters give Singapore three days to explain

More than 100 police were deployed at the Singaporean Embassy in Bangkok amidst rumours that a number of protesters who staged a noisy protest there planned to burn the embassy on Thursday.


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Nod for law backing male rape victims
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday accepted the principle of proposed legal amendments that will allow male rape victims to sue their abusers.

The greatest Thai hero comes to life
Thanong Khanthong finds 'The Legend of King Naresuan', which premieres today, a beautiful movie, planned to meticulous detail - from exotic designs and colours of royal dresses, golden palaces and spectacular temples to ancient scenes during war and peace.

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SURPRISE CUT IN INTEREST RATE
Market says move is too late to help
Experts unconvinced Monetary Policy Committee decision will limit effect of BOT 30% rule on economy

StanChart exec tipped as BAY chief

'Identify your uniqueness'

Patience pays off

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DISEASE ALERT
Govt set to use vaccine to counter bird flu
Supplementary use backed by panel, but circumstances yet to be spelt out

AEC officials' cell phones

Soldiers badly hurt in Narathiwat bombing

Police nab suspected drug traffickers in Roi Et

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FLARE-UP RAISES QUESTIONS OVER MILITARY COOPERATION
Spat with Singapore sends a warning to all countries on dealings with Thaksin

Prasong picked for drafting team

Quicker charter rewrite best: US

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TENNIS
DANAI JUST DANGEROUS
Thai shows the exit door to Ferrero in Oz

Thais face Vietnam

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EDITORIAL
Revisiting the 'people's charter'
Thailand prepares to take another shot at rewriting the constitution, and we must get it right this time

Is this a new version of bilateral 'constructive engagement'?

The autumn of the commandante - Cuba braces for a post-Fidel era

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