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Mon, March 19, 2007 : Last updated 19:33 pm (Thai local time)

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Thai envoys told to increase confidence

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanond told twenty Thai ambassadors going for overseas posting on Monday to increase confidence of foreign countries in Thailand's democratic development, according to informed sources.

Dr Prakitpao drug was not ephedrine expert

Laboratory tests have revealed that Dr Prakitpao Thomthitchong, the founder of a chain of physics schools committed recently to a mental hospital, had only elevated levels of pseudoephedrine - not the more dangerous ephedrine.

More oxygen for the Chao Phraya

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will install 16 aerators in canals connecting Bangkok with adjacent provinces as the latest measure in tackling the polluted water in the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok governor Apirak Kosayodhin said Monday.


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		COMMENT Government 'report card' a barometer to its survival chances Six months is a long time to be living in a state of suspense waiting for the fulfilment of pledges to get rid of corruption, install good governance and charge those who have committed lese majeste within a one-year framework.
		Soft approach in South failing An apology to the people of the restive South by Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont when he took office in November sounded good for all.

RISING BAHT
Worried exporters face acid test
As firms ponder strategies, some plan to stop doing business if currency touches 32

		Farmers up in arms over new road
		BoI eyes 4 countries in Asia and Africa
		ING Funds all set to sell 50 per cent stake

SOUTHERN VIOLENCE
Three killed in school attack
Muslims blame troops for firing on Islamic institution

		PTV waits to learn its fate
		Authorities failing to stop lighting of fires
		'City short-changed by ad-space sellers'

Worawi vows to take Thailand to World Cup
Having been appointed the new president of the Football Association of Thailand (FAT), Worawi Makudi has set out an ambitious goal of taking Thailand to the World Cup within 12 years.

		Manus and Pawina take top honours

EDITORIAL
It's do or die for the government
As the country's woes mount, public distrust and lack of confidence in the interim govt grows proportionately