enlarge An activist raises picture of pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi during a rally in front of the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok Tuesday, demanding the Burmese government to free her from house arrest. Tuesday marks the 18th anniversary of a military crackdown against pro-democracy rally in Rangoon that left thousands dead.
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Exim defends Bt4-bn loan to Burma
The Export-Import Bank of Thailand Tuesday defended its controversial loan to Burma, saying it had created jobs and income for 16 Thai export firms as well as boosting bonds with a needy neighbour.
Council of State unable to help NTC
In its reply to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) last month, the Council of State said it could not comment on whether the licensing body has the power to regulate private telecom concessionaires as the question is related to a pending appeal.
New airport to take local flights from Sept 15
Caretaker Transport Minister Pongsak Ruktapongpisal yesterday fixed September 15 as the new date for Suvarnabhumi Airport to start operating.
Wrestlers ready to rumble
[WRESTLING] A junior competition for youngsters aged 16-17 called the Asian Cadet Wrestling Championship will be staged at the Nimibutra Building at the National Stadium from August 9-13.
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An activist raises picture of pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi during a rally in front of the Burmese Embassy in Bangkok Tuesday, demanding the Burmese government to free her from house arrest. Tuesday marks the 18th anniversary of a military crackdown against pro-democracy rally in Rangoon that left thousands dead.
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