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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.















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






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





VEENUS' VISION: Sexual-harassment scourge worth more than a soundbite
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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






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



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