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Wed, January 24, 2007 : Last updated 23:33 pm (Thai local time)

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Bangkok youths quite happy with lives : Poll

A new study seeking to measure the Gross Domestic Happiness (GDH) of Bangkok and its vicinity, youths aged between 12 and 24, found they were quite happy with their lives and that materialism was a major factor of happiness.

BOT will revoke controls on some transactions

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) confirmed that by early next week, it would revoke the 30-per-cent withholding requirement for foreign borrowing for direct investment of companies in Thailand.

No murder charge for former senator

Public prosecutors decided Wednesday there was insufficient evidence to put former senator Napinthorn Srisanpang on trial on a charge of masterminding the murder of former Thai Rak Thai MP Kobkul Nopamornbordee.


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		CNS satisfied with police probe into bombings The Council for National Security yesterday eased off on police after investigators confirmed they had produced concrete evidence incriminating "three to four" out of 19 suspects in the New Year's Eve bombings.
		Bangkok youths quite happy with lives : Poll A new study seeking to measure the Gross Domestic Happiness (GDH) of Bangkok and its vicinity, youths aged between 12 and 24, found they were quite happy with their lives and that materialism was a major factor of happiness.

MAP TA PHUT
Stricter pollution standards likely
Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand to urgently discuss issue with firms operating in the area

		Microsoft expects quick shift to Vista
		SCIB's bad loans shoot up by 32%
		Steps urged to solve major tourism problems

WATER TESTS
Industrial waste 'was in breach of standards'
PCD chief pledges to cut pollution at Rayong estates pending studies

		Bt1.4 billion for the far South
		Scholarship scheme gets a rejig
		Probe into airport cracks

THAI TALK: What would Abhisit and Thaksin say on the phone?

Vichai and Aiyawat make it really memorable
[POLO] Three spectacular goals each from Vichai Raksriaksorn and his son Aiyawat gave Thailand A a convincing 6-3 victory over underdogs Thailand B and a berth in the final of the King's Cup Polo Tournament at the VR Sport Park on Monday.

		Junior champs for Pattaya event

EDITORIAL
Airport's legacy of corruption lingers
Those responsible for dishonest practices that led to Suvarnabhumi's current state must be brought to book