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NEW YORKS - Time magazine named 'You' as its person of the year Saturday, with a mirror cover designed to reflect the importance of user-generated Internet content as a driving force in the modern world.

Thongchai triumphs at Volvo Masters of Asia

Thongchai Jaidee survived a nervy double-bogey finish to end a frustrating 22-month winless run by lifting the season-ending Volvo Masters of Asia title on Sunday.

CONSTITUTION
Sonthi issues guidelines for new charter

CNS chief makes five key proposals as drafting process begins today


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		SPECIAL REPORT Study throws new light on plight of migrant labour Ministry says only a small minority face problems
		A down-to-earth student prince What most caught my attention during my brief encounter with Crown Prince Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck was his modest and unassuming nature.

TELECOM CONCESSION
Uniform-rate plan on hold
'Discordant note' over Sitthichai proposal

		Broad range of choices from 2007
		Task force on shrimp issues
		New law designed for peaceful coexistence

AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITIES
State 'passing on its responsibility'
The junta-appointed government's move to make five leading universities, including the prestigious Chulalongkorn University, "autonomous" has been facing growing and vocal opposition from students and lecturers, who have called it neo-liberal "privatisation".

		Wijit vows no major fee hikes
		University chiefs choose new boss
		Municipal governor shot dead

OVERDRIVE: Central bank breaks tradition in the face of adversity

Qatar sets sights on Olympics
After a great success in hosting the 15th Asian Games, Qatar believes its bid for the 2016 Olympic Games is on the right track.

EDITORIAL
Humane approach to migrant labour
There have been positive changes in government policy, but Thai society needs to change its attitude as well