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Bhutan's Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck and MC Peesadej Rajani, Chairman of the Royal Project Foundation, look at photos in a camera. The crown prince visited MC Peesadej's residence on Monday.//photo by Nanthasit Nitmatha

Today's Highlight

Murder suspect held in custody

A man suspected of the brutal stabbing of a 16 year-old schoolgirl in Don Muang last week was remanded in custody on Monday, pending further police inquiries.

A man jailed 33 years for killing student from rival school

The South Bangkok Criminal Court sentenced a man on Monday to 33 years in jail for killing a student from a rival school in 2004.

Trial filed by American against caretaker PM to start in Sept

A Criminal suit filed by an American businessman against caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will go on trial in September, a Thai court said on Monday.


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MISSION accomplished
King Mongkut team does Thailand proud in world robot competition

Just how much heat can a koala bear?
Chiang Mai Zoo will soon be the first Thai zoo to house koalas as Australia is preparing to ship four of the marsupials here to mark the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King's accession to the throne.

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THAI aims to reclaim market lead
Fare cuts, network expansion form key elements of strategy

Industry scrambles for clients

Emotion often stands in the way of making the right move making

Income tax implications of securitising illiquid assets

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MINIMUM WAGE
Ministry to seek Bt10 increase in daily pay
Inflation spike prompts drive to push wage to Bt194 a day

Storms cause nearly 50 accidents in, around capital

Bookies set to lose out on football bets

Call to curb illegal workers

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OVERDRIVE: Referendum a stall tactic as country slides downhill

IN BRIEF
Phuket victory
Taiwan's Ko Shih Chieh yesterday won the Phuket International Marathon, while two Thai SEA Games gold medallists - Boonchu Chandecha and Boothung Srisang - were the best of the local runners.

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Lessons on South from Okinawa
We must accept region's uniqueness and give locals more say in its affairs

Australia demonstrates the art of riding two horses

Bombings spark a scramble for excuses

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The Senate speaker remains upbeat for parliamentary session to overcome turmoil

Bangkok Port opens but hurt by work slowdown

Northern, northeastern train services resumed; southern services partially resumed

Thai shares open 1.23 per cent lower

Students disperse from Lardprao police station

Two Ramkamhaeng University students shot on the way to PM's residence

DAAD cancels rally in Samut Prakan

Six coalition parties supports referendum vote

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