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Extension of AEC's term proposed

Three lawmakers submitted a draft bill on Thursday to extend the term of the Assets Examination Committee (AEC) from September until the next government is set up after the election in December.

British sailors face debrief at 'secure location' on return home

London - The 15 British naval personnel freed by Iran will be taken to a "secure location" to be debriefed on their two weeks in captivity when they land on home soil Wednesday, officials said.

WB slashes Thai growth forecast to 4.3 per cent

The World Bank said Thursday it has slashed its projection for Thailand's economic growth to 4.3 per cent this year due to sagging investor confidence and slower exports.


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		Special Branch chief demoted in reshuffle Special Branch commander Lt-General Theeradech Rodpho-thong was yesterday transferred to an inspector-general post which carries lesser significance.
		Princess will promote 'To Be Number 1' project One of the biggest TV commercial campaigns, costing almost Bt100 million, will be launched today by Better Way (Thailand) Co Ltd with Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya graciously accepting the company's invitation to become its honorary guest to promote her "To Be Number One" project.

EAST ASIAN FINANCE MEETING
International reserves to be pooled
Multilateral move would pave way for regional version of IMF

		Ownership struggles
		Personal mission
		Everything points to a rate cut

Man dies as bus crashes into 20 vehicles
An air-conditioned city bus crashed into 20 vehicles at a downtown Bangkok stoplight yesterday morning, killing one man and injuring several others.

		Cold currents and plankton kill fish
		Teachers blamed for low test scores
		No highway tolls over Songkran

STOPPAGE TIME: Dear Grandpa Yen, wherever you are ...

Hosts face tough test for repeat
[BOXING] Thailand's boxing squad face a much more competitive field at this year's King's Cup tournament where a clutch of top-class fighters from 31 countries stand their way to retain the overall title.

		Beauty and the best

EDITORIAL
School crisis needs more than idle talk
Lack of seats in secondary schools is a chronic problem in an education system that is fraught with challenges