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Vets sterilizes a monkey of a tourist attraction of Khao Wang in Phetchburi on Monday to control the animals’s increasing population.//Photo by Kampanart Kantrakul
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BOT further relaxes currency control measures

The Bank of Thailand Monday officially announced relaxation on the draconian 30-percent withholding requirement for corporate foreign borrowing with fully hedging.



"Thaksin Curse" sparks fresh diplomatic row

Their languages are extremely polite yet subtle. The following exchange between an official of the Thai Foreign Ministry and an EU embassy underlines ongoing diplomatic tension between Bangkok and the West in the wake of the September 19 coup. And analysts familiar with the "Thaksin Curse" strongly believe that this is far, far from over.



Transport Ministry suggests shifting some flights to Don Muang Airport

Thailand's Transport Ministry announced Monday that it would recommend that some domestic flights using Bangkok's new international airport be temporarily allowed to use the capital's old airport again.






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New test to help asthmatics launched
In the face of high fatalities due to asthma in the region, the Asian Asthma Patient Coalition (AAPC) - launched on Saturday - has endorsed an easy new Asthma Control Test (ACT) to help millions of patients aged 12 or above gain control of their symptoms.






Business leaders see corruption increasing
Thai business operators believe that the corruption problem still persists under the interim government that replaced the overthrown Thaksin Shinawatra administration, a poll revealed yesterday.






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EXPORT PROJECTION
Growth target of 12.5% questioned

Business leaders, academics sceptical about feasibility of Commerce Ministry's ambitious goal for year



State-owned banks need more capital


Enter the hybrid palm


Bringing back the tourists

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MAP TA PHUT
Industrial estate seen as 'a threat'

Coastal erosion, depletion of fish stocks damaging livelihood, houses



Bomb injures three Pattani policemen


BMA eyes cameras to protect city


Asthma ambassadors show way for sufferers to break free

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POLITICS
Cabinet at a loss for words

Military-appointed ministers appear afraid to speak up



AEC moves against wayward officials


Scholars examine military's role in Thai democracy


AEC briefing on corruption probes

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SIDELINES: Somchai's departure is long overdue after bloodshed
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Goalless draw is enough to send Thailand through to Asean final
[SOCCER] Thailand strolled into the finals of the 2007 Asean Football Championship after grinding out a goalless draw with old foes Vietnam in the second leg of their semi-final yesterday, setting up an intriguing tie with defending champions Singapore later this month.


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EDITORIAL
Budget spending key to ending slump

Government and civil servants must work together to ensure that funds are used to kick-start the economy



A new king and new challenges in Bhutan

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The Nation Poll

New poll posted on Tuesday

What should Somchai do?

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  • Thai shares open 4.66 per cent higher
  • Govt, opposition, senators remember students slain on Oct 14 1973
  • Chiang Mai doctors back off from police boycott
  • HM the Queen praises Angkana as good girl and protector of monarchy : Angkana's father
  • Thai shares soar 5.39 per cent on regional rebound
  • Her Majesty, Princess Chulabhorn arrives for Angkhana's cremation
  • Somchai to be granted audience with His Majesty
  • Chalerm says PAD deserves slap for hating police



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