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  • US still watching

    Authorities involved in intellectual property protection destroyed nearly 720,000 seized items including these cute but trademarked dolls three weeks ago, but the US report (inset) says such actions are not enough. (Photo by Apichit Jinakul)
    GENERAL -Washington says Thailand has missed chances to improve intellectual property laws, and will remain for another year on its "dirty dozen list" of world's worst pirates.

  • Prayut begs the EU

    Gen Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says it is up to Europe
    GENERAL -The prime minister says Europe should "show us some mercy" over its demand to clean up everything from Trat fish-packing (above) to illegal trawling.

  • It's a mystery

    Japanese cameraman Hiroyuki Muramoto and photographer Fabio Polenghi of Italy were cut down by military-type weapons in the 2010 street violence, but no charges have been laid. (Reuters photo)
    updatePOLITICS -Five years after he was cut down by military-type weapons at a violent protest, the court says no evidence exists on who killed Hiroyuki Muramoto.

  • Bring on your S44

    Residents of Pak Bara and their supporters insist that the Satun district is the wrong place to build a giant seaport, largely because of the damage to the environment that would result. (Photo by fotounited)
    OPINION -Pak Bara residents, families and activist-friends say they won't back down, they won't let the prime minister build his port, and they don't fear his draconian law.

  • Japan: 'Keep your promise'

    A Thai Airways International jet crosses mountains in Hokkaido in northern Japan. The Thai authorities have been reminded by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau about a pledge to work closely with Japan to end its concerns over the safety of Thai airlines. (Bangkok Post photo)
    TRANSPORT -Japan has reminded Thailand to keep its promise of regular updates on steps being taken to resolve safety problems after it postponed sanctions against Thai airlines.
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  • Amphawa floating market

    Amphawa floating market

    videoAn hour from Bangkok, Amphawa is a floating market with a retro theme and a selection of fresh seafood, and bustling with weekend visitors.
    BY BANGKOK POST
  • Cheers came from crowds of bystanders massed to watch the dramatic rescue of earthquake survivor Pemba Tamang as he was carried to safety after being trapped for five days under collapsed guesthouse. (AFP photo)

    'A second life'

    Rescuers spark rare of joy in Kathmandu as they pull a teenage boy and a woman alive from the earthquake rubble, and they tell astounding survival tales.
    BY AFP

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Vietnam's wounds linger

Vietnam's wounds linger

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40 years after the end of the Vietnam War, its North-South wounds still linger, both between families torn apart by conflict, and society as a whole.

OPINION

  • Release the women

    Release the women

    Women still only make 81% of men's salary for the same work, and most women are employed informally in low-paying jobs without labour protection.
    01 May 2015 at 03:30
  • Bring on your S44
    ANCHALEE KONGRUT

    Bring on your S44

    Pak Bara residents, families and activist-friends say they won't back down, they won't let the prime minister build his port, and they don't fear his draconian law.
    01 May 2015 at 03:30
  • A south-south opportunity
    THITINAN PONGSUDHIRAK

    A south-south opportunity

    A power shift is under way from the northern to the southern hemisphere, developing economies which used to comprise the "third world".
    01 May 2015 at 03:30

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BoT relaxing restraints on capital flow

BoT relaxing restraints on capital flow

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has moved to further ease foreign exchange regulations to allow more flexibility and diversification for both residents and non-residents.
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