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Bottoming out
GENERAL -The Ubolratana Dam in Khon Kaen has effectively dried up and water levels in other major reservoirs are falling, but rainmaking is starting to produce good results.- COMMENT
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Rescuers rebuffed
GENERAL -A migrant rescue mission that had defence ministry and navy approval has been scuppered by Thai Customs' refusal to clear two drones needed for searches at sea.- COMMENT
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Leading by example
GENERAL -Pope Francis returns to Italy with 12 Syrian refugees after an emotional visit to the Greek island of Lesbos where thousands face an uncertain future.- COMMENT
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One after another
updateASIA -Scores of people are feared buried alive and gathering storms are complicating rescue efforts in southern Japan, where two quakes have killed 35 people so far.- COMMENT
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Road to ruin
GENERAL -Road accidents in the first five days of the Songkran holiday have killed 338 people, up 35% from a year ago, with more than 81,000 arrested for drink-driving.- COMMENT
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Photo gallery: Japan earthquakes
photoAt least 19 people have been confirmed dead and nearly 1,000 injured in a second massive earthquake that rocked Japan early Saturday.- COMMENT
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Alternatives for drought-hit farmers
videoDrought-hit farmers across Thailand have to turn crisis into opportunity and grow alternative crops.- COMMENT
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SPECIAL REPORT
Still Songkran-crazy
There were pockets of outright mayhem, but the excesses of recent years are muted by the drought.
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OPINION
Watana has a point
The NCPO's summoning of former Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook for criticising the draft charter does not augur well for the credibility of the charter referendum.16 Apr 2016 at 04:00
Lessons from history
Through various illegal means and brute force Caesar eventually overthrows the elected politicians and sets himself up as dictator. Does history have anything to teach us?16 Apr 2016 at 04:00On the other hand
In fairness, we should also turn around the prime minister's question around: Has he used the power he took from the people correctly?15 Apr 2016 at 04:15
GENERAL NEWS
A DAY IN PHOTOS
A blessing for reporters by PM Prayut and water celebration in Myanmar are featured events on April 12, 2016.POLITICS
Waiting to arrest
The regime says it is still waiting for the return of ex-Pheu Thai MP Watana Muangsook who has not been seen in public since leaving his house on Wednesday.- COMMENT
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No abuse of power
'I don't feel safe'
Gone missing
ASEAN
Malaysia deports Taiwanese to Taiwan 'despite China request'
TAIPEI - Malaysia Friday deported 20 Taiwanese implicated in fraud back to Taiwan despite Beijing seeking to have them sent to mainland China, Taipei said, in a new bout of diplomatic...- COMMENT
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Singapore in surprise easing
US, Philippines launch joint South China Sea patrols
Malaysia destroys huge ivory trove
WORLD
German comic in Erdogan satire row suspends TV show
BERLIN - A German comedian whose satirical poem about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has unleashed a bitter row about freedom of speech has decided to suspend his own TV show,...- COMMENT
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Ricciardo bullish after China front row
Rugby sevens big guns survive gruelling first day in Singapore
Brazil leader says she's innocent, critics 'corrupt'
SPORTS
Chinese superstar Lin Dan booted from Singapore Open
SINGAPORE - Two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan became the latest casualty at the Singapore Open on Saturday when he suffered a stunning semi-final defeat at the hands of Indonesian...- COMMENT
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Kerber gives Germany play-off lead over Romania
Dortmund struggle to purge Anfield defeat
Nadal beats Murray to reach Monte Carlo Masters final
LEARNING ENGLISH FROM NEWS
(Updated) Casualty toll rises in Japan quake area, rain increase landslide threat
Scores of people were feared buried alive Saturday after two powerful quakes hit southern Japan a day apart, killing at least 32 people, and as a forecast storm threatened more...- COMMENT
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Dynamic duo
What do you like to do during Songkran?
(Updated Thursday) Motorcycles lead Songkran casualty toll higher
BUSINESS NEWS
LOCAL MARKET
Siemens on a Thai mission
Local subsidiary of German maker of trains and turbines to bid for mass transport, power plant projects.
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Thailand to host global summit
Thailand will become the first country in the Asean region to host the world's biggest tourism summit.- COMMENT
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Thanachart confident in strategy
Thanachart Bank (TBank) expects its interest margin will not be affected by its recent lending rate cut...- COMMENT
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IN FOCUS
The shipyard that became a parking lot
TOKYO: Chinese shipbuilders are under so much financial strain one of them is literally being turned into a parking lot.- COMMENT
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AUTOMOBILES
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New Aston Martin GT8 revealed
Most extreme V8 Vantage model gets 447hp of power and design inspiration from GTE racecar.- COMMENT
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BMW aims to export 10,000 CBUs a year
German luxury car maker BMW Group Thailand is beefing up its completely built-up (CBU) exports this year and next.- COMMENT
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SUV conundrum
At only a 200k price difference between the Subaru XV and Forester, which is the way to go?- COMMENT
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TODAY'S FUEL PRICES
TYPEBAHT/LITRE TYPEBAHT/LITRE GASOHOL 9123.38 GASOHOL E8517.99 GASOHOL 9523.80 DIESEL21.99 GASOHOL E2021.24 NGV13.36 TECH
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TOT will go it alone on village broadband network
The government has officially ordered TOT Plc to build a national broadband network across 30,000 villages on its own, part of a plan to provide affordable high-speed internet to poor...- COMMENT
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Apple defends stand in Brooklyn case on iPhone access
WASHINGTON - Apple urged a federal court Friday to reject efforts to force the company to help break into an iPhone as part of a New York drug investigation.- COMMENT
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Giving life to Rabbit -- on Line
The joint venture between the two retail giants claims to be the first integrated online/offline payment platform in Thailand.- COMMENT
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PROPERTY
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Master Ad seeks top spot
SET-listed Master Ad Plc will expand its media business in Asean after securing a presence in Malaysia last year.- COMMENT
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Amata VN gets licence for 2nd Vietnam estate project
Amata VN Plc says it has been granted a licence from the Vietnamese government to start developing a second industrial estate project in southern Vietnam.- COMMENT
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THAILAND PROPERTY SEARCH
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LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
FEATURE
Where filmmaking is a joy
Top exec of the movie studio now known as GDH 559 talks about the art of having fun in an uncertain business.- COMMENT
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BANGKOK EXPLORER
The Illusionists Live From Broadway, Bangkok 2016
Seven of the world’s best magicians from Broadway’s biggest selling magic spectacular, The Illusionists, will come to wow Bangkokians for the first time next month. Presented by...- COMMENT
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60th Music Performances For The People
The Ministry of Culture’s Department of Fine Arts is holding the 60th Music Performances For The People series at the National Museum Bangkok’s Music Hall, Na Phra That Road, every...- COMMENT
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Dusadee + Dusit + Lovers + Dead Ones
Artist Dusadee Huntrakul will recount the memories and relationships that he has with his artist friends and loved ones, both living and departed, during the “Dusadee + Dusit + Lovers...- COMMENT
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AROUND THAILAND
TRAVELSaeng Chan Waterfall
What makes this fall unique is that the water comes down through a big hole in the rock instead of spilling over a cliff. Every day around 11am or so, sunlight shines through the hole...- COMMENT
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TRAVELCartoon Network Amazone Waterpark
The world’s first Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark opened in Chon Buri last Friday. It has something for everyone in the family, including 30 breathtaking water rides and slides,...- COMMENT
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ARTS & CULTURE
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First Ramones exhibition takes punk to Queens roots
NEW YORK - Before The Ramones became international icons, the band's first press release in 1975 introduced the punk rockers to the world as working-class men from Queens.- COMMENT
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Roving eye
A survey of Thailand's contemporary art scene makes many question the nature of such an enterprise.- COMMENT
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SPECIAL FEATURES
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Bully pulpit
A young actress and model has penned a book, informed by her own experiences, on how to prevent bullying.- COMMENT
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Bringing controversy into fashion
Veteran lensman Oliviero Toscani visits Bangkok to discuss his hatred of designer labels, love of humanity and the value of telling a good story.- COMMENT
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THAILAND GUIDE
NEWS & PR
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Songkran sojourns
Songkran Festival will be celebrated all over the country next week. Here's a quick rundown of the Songkran hotspots- COMMENT
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CAT joins hands with operators to prepare for IOT era
CAT Telecom Public Company Limited shared some of the Thai government's ICT projects for which it would provide infrastructure support this year at Carriers World Asia 2016 Conference...
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