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New Cabinet lineup announced

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont has expanded his Cabinet by appointing a deputy public health minister, a deputy interior minister and a deputy tourism and sports minister.

ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN
Fears of lay-offs grow by the day

Growth needs to start accelerating soon or industrial sector will be hit: Finance Ministry

Doubts on military court role

Civic groups are concerned about the independence and role of military courts, which have been given more power in the draft charter.


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		CNS to vet whole charter draft for 'improvement' The Council for National Security (CNS) will study the pros and cons of the first draft of the constitution for possible revision, its chairman General Sonthi Boonyaratglin said yesterday.
		Farmers suffer as dams cut discharge Drought and extreme heat have caused dam reservoirs to run low in the North and Northeast.

ALCOHOL ACT AMENDMENTS
Hospitality reps meet with panel
Damage to tourism and existing investments cited as concerns

		Flat growth forecast for industry
		Estates open to public scrutiny
		Egat seeking sites for power plants

SOUTHERN UNREST
Warning of major attack
Intelligence agencies warn that militants may try to mark third anniversary of Krue Se; Sonthi downplays fears

		Decision on former consul deferred
		Policing: DSI shuffles division heads to prevent them from 'clinging to power'
		University admission results due by May 15

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Annipa brings home three silver medals
[WEIGHTLIFTING] Thailand's Annipa Moontar won three more silver medals in the women's over-75kg division in the 19th Asian Women's Championships, which concluded in China yesterday.

EDITORIAL
Bangkok city plan needs a rethink
A pragmatic and innovative approach from the BMA to improving life in the capital is long overdue

		Dhamma a matter for the heart, not the constitution
		Scars of Krue Se bloodbath refuse to go away
		Counting out the baht at the nation's temples

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?