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US report criticises Thailand for commtting extra judicial killings

The US government's latest human rights report has criticised Thailand for its excessive use of force against criminals, committing extrajudicial killings and the culture of "impunity".

Quake strikes off Indonesia's Sumatra

- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Sumatra on Wednesday but there was no risk of a tsunami, seismologists said.

iTV to continue broadcast after midnight of Wednesday : PM

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont ordered on Wednesday for iTV to continue broadcast their programme after midnight of Wednesday.


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		Staff of station upset but not down and out An atmosphere of depression prevailed at the Shinawatra 3 building and provincial offices of iTV yesterday after the government vowed to pull the plug on the station today.
		Bird comes back from the dead A wetland bird that has eluded scientists and bird-watchers since its discovery in India in 1867 has been re-discovered in Phetchaburi, an ornithologist from Mahidol University said.

BROADCASTING
Ad agencies move away from iTV
But the station can regain advertisers

		TPG Newbridge to buy BankThai stake
		Ten new projects this year
		NESDB maintains growth forecast

Prakitpao 'doped up' on ephedrine: doctors
Police launch inquiry into who administered the drug; university wants to see his friend Pemmika

		No exams needed when local children start school
		Cabinet to rule on student loans
		Better healthcare

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Somchai confident of his lads
Bangkok University's journey on the continental stage begins today when Thai Premier League champions take on South Korea's Chunnam Dragons in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Group F opener.

		Thais hope to break a long drought
		24 teams to compete for King's Cup
		Scott is hot in Phuket

EDITORIAL
Rehabilitation of iTV starts now
The decision to revoke the station's concession is the first step in restoring the independence it lost under Thaksin

		In modern warfare victory no longer means peace
		Violence against women a human-rights issue

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?