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People’s Alliance for Democracy supporters take the body of Jenkit Kladsakorn to the Metropolitan Police Bureau, demanding justice and action for his death. Jenkit was killed in a bomb blast at the PAD protest site on Thursday. — Thiti Wannamontha

Prohibitionists win

The Stock Exchange of Thailand decided to shelve its decision on whether to list Thai Beverage Plc indefinitely as thousands of monks, students and social activists celebrated the victory.

Threats of violence

Leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy will mobilise supporters for the "biggest gathering yet" on Sunday after a bomb blast caused death and injury at their demonstration site early on Thursday.

Bangkok Dangerous

The only one way to make candidates for Bangkok governor understand our needs is to force them to walk in our shoes. COMMENTARY By Sanitsuda Ekachai

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PAD planning its biggest rally

Leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) agreed to mobilise supporters for the "biggest gathering yet" this Sunday after a bomb blast caused death and injury at their demonstration site early yesterday.

Seh Daeng hopping mad

Maj-Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol was furious yesterday over the new assignment given to him by army chief Gen Anupong Paojinda - to promote aerobics.

Crazed student-stabber jailed

The Bangkok South Criminal Court yesterday sentenced Jitrlada Tantiwanitchasuk to four years in prison and post-jail treatment for mental illness for the stabbing spree in September 2005 in which four Saint Joseph's Convent schoolgirls were wounded.


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      Business >>

Ayutthaya factories predict downsizing

About 30 factories in Ayutthaya are considering downsizing production or employment to cope with fewer orders, according to a survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

Toyota cuts Thai production

Toyota Motor Thailand, the country's largest automaker, will take a series of steps including cutting production to cope with falling automobile demand both abroad and at home.

SET flops on recession fears

Investors attending the opening of the SET in the City exhibition yesterday had little reason to cheer, what with the global markets suffering their most serious crisis in a century.


      Sports >>

Prayad shares second place in Miyazaki tourney

Prayad Marksaeng rolled in late birdies and an eagle to share second place in the opening round of the Dunlop Phoenix tournament in Japan yesterday.

Thongchai hoping for top five finish in World Cup

Thongchai Jaidee has set his sights on a top five finish when he teams up with Prayad Marksaeng at next week's Omega Mission Hills World Cup in China.

Borg, McEnroe to play in 'PTT Legends in Bangkok'

Tennis legends Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe are scheduled to arrive here today to play in the "PTT Legends in Bangkok" tomorrow.



 
 
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The ABCs of Thai pollution

In case global climate is not complicated or controversial enough, scientists working under a United Nations mandate have added to its complexity. This time Thailand is directly involved, both in the science and its effect.

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Let palace be judge

The current use and discussion of the nation's lese majeste laws have created a feedback loop of opposing political camps competing for blood, while those few progressive or insane enough to speak freely on the monarchy continue to supply it.



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 • Candidate of the week: Khoa Yai National Park

THE HIGH COST OF ISLAND RESORTS

Local villagers in Phuket lose access to protected fishing areas

PC training for a new life

Computer classes in prison offer hope for the future

ROAMING RAYONG

Khao Laem Ya is a fitting prelude to an aquarium tour and a fishing village offering an exemplary homestay facility

BANGKOK GOES GREEN

The city admin is doing everything to combat global warming

THE MINDFUL CANDIDATE

Seeing Barack Obama's historic campaign in a Buddhist light

'Stang sharpens up

Ford has given its pony car a timely update to cope with the presence of the Camaro and Challenger

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When public transportation becomes a little too personal

TAKE A TIP FROM ME

The practice of tipping and the levying of service charges in Thailand causes people distress, while customers and staff can feel they are being cheated by restaurant owners

Swimming against the tide

Residents of coastal areas want to protect their shorelines against erosion, and they say the government is going about it the wrong way


   
 
 


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