
Subway plea on bag checks

Operators of the subway have asked for help and understanding from the public - to allow them to examine purses, parcels and other carry-on belongings at its stations to try to prevent bombs from being taken onto trains.
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King Power insists it abides by rules of laws

King Power International Group has insisted it did not break the public/private joint venture law after being awarded the City Garden project concession at Suvarnabhumi Airport, a company source said Friday.
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BMA vows D-days for dust

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has made 2007 the "year of reducing dust" in Bangkok.
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Ousted PM to speak at IISS in London

Deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will speak at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), a London-based politicalmilitary think tank.
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Australia issues travel warning for its citizens

Australian Embassy issued a travel warning on Friday to its citizens, urging them to exercise a high degree of caution when visiting Thailand and to avoid demonstrations, political rallies, and area with concentrations of military personnel.
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No plan to review Singapore's use of airforce base : PM

The government has no plan to review Singapore's use of an airforce base in Udon Thani, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Friday.
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THE STRAITS TIMES/ANN

Thai push for satellites may hasten Shin Corp overhaul

Thailand's push to take over the country's satellite business controlled by Shin Corp could speed up a corporate overhaul of the conglomerate's diverse assets.
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JEERAWAT'S WEBLOG

King Naresuan II is a master piece

You may think Jeerawat Na Thalang is a patriotic for adoring King Naresuan Part II movie. But she says that this is one of the best Thai films she has ever seen.
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US soldier gets 100 years in prison for rape, murder of Iraqi girl

Fort Campbell, Kentucky - A US soldier was sentenced Thursday to 100 years in prison for his role in the rape and murder of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the slaying of her family.
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BANGKOK THREAT

Militants are hiding out in universities

Defence minister says potential terrorists being monitored but could still do harm
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INVITATION FOR OUR READERS

Do we want our satellites back?

Gen Sonthi Boonyaratklin, the army chief, would like to reclaim satellite concession for fears of national security because the foreigners might spy on us. Do you agree? Should Thailand buy back satellite concession from Shin Satellite Plc?
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