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Oishi Sushi Bar introduces "World Cup Sushi" to greet World Cup that will kick off on July 9 in Germany.//Photo by Ekkarat Sukpetch

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A Lao dissident shot dead in Ubon

Ubon Ratchathani A Lao dissident who was said to have a connection to a raid on the Lao southern custom checkpoint of Vang Tao in 2000 has been shot dead in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani, police said on Wednesday.

Supreme court judges snub Senate request

Supreme Court judges have shot down a request of caretaker Senate Speaker Suchon Chaleekrua for them to nominate four candidates to fill two vacant seats of the Election Commission.

England's Prince Andrew starts visit to Thailand

HRH Prince Andrew will be in Thailand from Wednesday until June 14 as a representative of HM Queen Elizabeth II at the 60th anniversary celebrations of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne.


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Rare Rembrandt
In addition to his extensive oeuvre of paintings and drawings that are famous worldwide, the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), also produced around 290 prints.

ANALYSIS
Banharn emerges from shadows as next possible PM
Amid growing opposition to Thaksin Shinawatra's comeback and doubts about Abhisit Vejjajiva's leadership qualities, veteran politician Banharn Silapa-archa is working relentlessly behind the scenes to bolster his chances of becoming prime minister again.

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INDUSTRY SOUNDS OFF
Confidence continues sliding away
They cite the regular factors of high oil prices, interest rates and the stronger baht

BOT chief feeling political heat

Surint Omya expanding

Sterling software to wire up the bank sector

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CHIANG MAI NIGHT BAZAAR/NORTHERN FLOODS
Vendors pan early warning system
Business operators worry tourists will be frightened, say their market is not prone to flash-flooding or mudslides

Kingdom to send medical aid to I'nesia

Arrests imminent in MP's murder

Govt gives Bt64m to boost school security

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WATCHDOG: Simple derivatives are safer than complex, packaged ones

Army side are fourth
[VOLLEYBALL] Thailand's Army team finished fourth, while Iran's Paykan team dethroned defending champions Rahat of Kazakhstan 3-1 to win the crown at the Asian Men's Volleyball Club Championship in Manila on Sunday.

Nine gold for lifters

Back to basics for Arwuth

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EDITORIAL
New smoking gun implicates TRT
Court decision will determine EC's fitness to organise elections and the destiny of the ruling party

Video footage that is worth a thousand words

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Taxi driver dies of heart failure behind wheel

Samak abruptly cancels cooking programme shooting in Phetchabun

Abhisit calls on Samak to remove Jakrapob from Cabinet

Thai medical team flies to Burma

10-year-old boy found riding bike to Bangkok to visit mom

Abhisit, Chamlong, Apirak attend ceremony to commemorate May 1992 bloodshed

7 provinces warned of heavy rains

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