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Cabinet backs bill on alcohol control The Cabinet yesterday approved a bill to control alcohol consumption and ban advertisements for alcoholic drinks. Charter referendum bill nearly ready The Election Commission (EC) is expected this week to submit a draft bill on the holding of the referendum on the draft constitution and ask the government to allocate Bt1.6 billion for the vote. People urged to use tap water as polluted water comes to Bangkok The Chao Phya River's polluted stretch of water, which killed tens of thousands of fish on Sunday night in Angthong and Ayutthaya, reached Greater Bangkok on Wednesday with authorities urging people to use tap water. Khunying Pojaman and her brother could face 14 years in jail Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra, wife of ousted premier Thaksin, and her brother Bhanapot Damapong may face the jail term of 14 years each for tax evasion, a prosecution spokesman said Wednesday following the decision to commence trial. Militants free driver who asks protection from Allah Suspected militants killed nine passengers, including a school student, riding on of a mini van in Yala on Wednesday, highlighting an escalation in the insurgency. Thai baht hits new nine-year high The Thai baht hit a new nine-year high against the dollar on Wednesday amid growing speculation that the army-backed government will soon lift controversial currency controls, dealers said. AIR POLLUTION Smog crisis in North could linger for weeks High pressure may keep haze in air till April, but Cabinet refuses to impose emergency moves YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR STORIES Photos of Smoke and Dust in the North are welcomed We're seeking urgent help from our citizen reporters again. This time, a thick pall of smoke has blanketed the northern provinces of Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai and Lampang for several days.	Top Stories Chalongphob faces first test as baht jumps Swiss man pleads guilty to insulting Thai king Militants free driver who asks protection from Allah Interview with Gen Suchinda, former coup leader Thai baht hits new nine-year high

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