
Young classical performers capture audience's hearts

A troupe of young performers from Phetchaburi impressively related to their audience the Thai classical khon masked dance in the Prang Pootorn community near Bangkok's Giant Swing.
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Telecoms in for new probe

The Assets Examination Committee (AEC) will decide next Wednesday whether to investigate the "unfair" excise-duty treatment given to private telecoms.
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Change to sex education

The Education Ministry has completed a new sex-education curriculum for a pilot project at select schools where students are at greater risk of becoming HIV-positive.
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US raises doubts over authenticity of equipment

The US Embassy has asked Public Health Ministry permanent secretary Prat Boonyawongvirot to investigate brand-name neck braces used on controversial high-performance ambulances, as they might be violating patents or fake products, a source said yesterday.
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Bt36 bn up for student loans

The Cabinet yesterday earmarked Bt36 billion for student loans next year.
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Bird-flu vaccine soon

A new vaccine for the killer bird-flu virus could be available within a year, the World Health Organisation said yesterday.
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BMA gives Bo Bae time to negotiate

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will today negotiate with street vendors who have refused to remove their stalls from footpaths along the Padung Krung Kasem Canal.
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