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Firefighters try to extinguish fire that broke out at advertisement signs of shops in Chon Buri province Tuesday. The blaze also engulfed some motorcycles parking in front of the shops.//Photo by Thanasap Noisa-ard

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Don Muang airport ready for re-opening within 45 days

Transportation Ministry has said Don Muang Airport is expected to resume its service to passengers within 45 days.

China promises not to allow Thaksin attack Thailand

China will not allow deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to use its territory as a launch pad to attack Thailand and Thai citizens, Chinese ambassador to Bangkok Zhang Jiuhuan said Tuesday.

SIAM THIS MORNING

Seripisut expresses confidence of solving Bangkok bombing cases

Newly-appointed police chief Pol Gen Seripisut Temiyavej Tuesday expressed confidence that he could solve the Bangkok bombings case.


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The saga of Thaksin is nearing end, says Sonthi
Council for National Security (CNS) chief Sonthi Boonyaratglin said yesterday "the final chapter is near" for ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as the people had judged him for his remarks concerning His Majesty the King.

Seminars on the sufficiency theory
A series of seminars on His Majesty the King's Sufficiency Economy Theory will be held this month as the Supreme Command Headquarters (SCH) embarks on a mission to create a proper understanding of the concept.

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AVIATION
Plan to revive Don Muang hits delay
Transport Ministry postpones seeking Cabinet approval for move by until next week

Paper giant eyes niche products

New chief's vision for Nectec

Fishing trips land whoppers

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NOXIOUS EMISSIONS
Doctors beg for funds to move hospital
Map Ta Phut medical staff fear for their lives after reports of high cancer rates

Structural damage causes mall closure

Fourteen injured in southern bombings

Peace troops off to Nepal

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BURNING ISSUE
Kowit's exit was widely expected
Police chief's days were numbered due to Thaksin ties; handling of probe into Bangkok blasts was last straw

Time limit puts charter drafters under the gun

Young not confident

Somsak: Lift ban on gatherings

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Chanvit's job in Vietnam in balance
[SOCCER] Chanvit Pholchivin's future with the national team remains unclear following a report that Vietnam's V-League newcomers Dong Thap, who earlier expressed an interest in him, may not hire the experienced coach after all on the high salary he was promised.

Japanese too good for the rest

Murphy keeps Day at bay for Malta Cup

Noppawan the new hope as she storms into the main draw

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EDITORIAL
Thaksin bringing his message home
Deposed prime minister's offer to speak to local media, and its timing, smack of a well-planned strategy

Let Thaksin talk - we no longer have to listen

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