Pojaman, Bhanapot face major tax trial
Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra, the wife of ousted premier Thaksin, and her brother Bhanapot Dama-pong could face jail terms of up to 14 years each for tax evasion, a spokesman for public prosecutors said yesterday after a decision to try the pair in court.
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Germany has better understanding toward Thailand: FM spokesman
Nuremberg - The German foreign minister had a "correct impression" of the political development in Thailand after the briefing by Thai Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram in a bilateral meeting, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tharit Charungvat.
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Baht breaks 35 level to hit new nine-year high
The Thai baht hit a new nine-year high against the dollar, breaking past the 35 barrier on Thursday amid expectations the Bank of Thailand would further ease its capital controls, dealers said.
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Asian stocks bounce back on Wall Street's tail
TOKYO - Asian stock markets bounced back Thursday after a rebound on Wall Street helped to restore some calm to jittery global bourses following another round of heavy losses.
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Brutality in the South has taken a new turn
The massacre of eight commuter van passengers in Yala suggests the situation in the Deep South is taking a turn for the worse and the government is powerless to stop it.
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YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR STORIES
Photos of Smoke and Dust in the North are welcomed
We're seeking urgent help from our citizen reporters again. This time, a thick pall of smoke has blanketed the northern provinces of Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai and Lampang for several days.
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