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Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont stands during a photo op with his new deputy ministers; (from left) Deputy Tourism and Sports Minister Nat Indarapana, Deputy Interior Minister Theerawut Butrsriphum and Deputy Public health Minister Vallop Thaineua. Surayud will lead the three to a swearing in ceremony presided over by HM the King this afternoon.//Photo by Vorawit Pumpuang

Today's Big Stories

Cabinet assigns Interior Ministry to control expansion of retail giants

The Surayud Cabinet approved on Tuesday a draft retail business law, which will give power to the Interior Ministry to curb the expansion of the mega retailers through its city planning and building codes.

Charter draft is a step back from democracy, parties say

Three former opposition parties took a joint stand on Tuesday, slamming the constitution draft as a step back from democratic rule.

Protest in front of army camp in Pattani ends peacefully

The Thai Muslims' protest in front of an army camp in Pattani province ended peacefully on Tuesday although their demand for the authorities to free 24 suspects was not met.

URBAN TRANSFORMATION

'Eco Age' beckons cities

If big metropolises are to provide everything residents want, then it will require the resources of individuals, not politicians - that was the message from a forum on urban development


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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Chaturon furiously defends TRT as decision day looms
Acting Thai Rak Thai leader Chaturon Chaisang admits that he cannot see his future further than May 30, the "Judgement Day" when the Constitution Tribunal delivers its verdict on the case of alleged electoral fraud by the party that could lead to its dissolution.

Charter draft is a step back from democracy, parties say
Three former opposition parties took a joint stand on Tuesday, slamming the constitution draft as a step back from democratic rule.

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ELECTRONIC COUNTERFEITING
Pirates destroying local trade
Government accused of blatantly ignoring Bt5 billion worth of lost tax revenues

A number of firms could prefer to delist

Prinsiri lining up US partner for JV

Banks' plea over shares

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Families stop coffin protest
Authorities have convinced the families of two slain Buddhists to cancel their plan to place the coffins in the middle of a road and conduct religious rites for the victims in protest against the authorities' failure to provide safety for local people.

Thailand 'can become Asian halal hub'

Toyota to buy back car

Saprang pushes for tougher security monitoring

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Tribunal will give justice: Chaturon
Acting Thai Rak Thai leader Chaturon Chaisang talks to The Nation's Political Desk about the electoral-fraud case that could lead to the party's dissolution if the Constitution Tribunal delivers an unfavourable ruling on May 30.

Surayud to get parties'views on charter draft

Poldej urges Cabinet to think again on lotteries relaunch

UK protesters paid to rally,Ekkayuth says

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Winds prove spoilsport in Gulf Regatta
[SAILING] The curtain was brought down on the Top of the Gulf International Regatta in Pattaya yesterday when poor conditions deprived competitors of the excitement of the final round.

Sidi is on target again

Honours go to Danai and Pawina

Duenpen lifts Thais

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