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Military intervention fails

A "spirited" debate on energy reform sponsored by the coup authorities changed no minds, raised no new points and yet again sends the issue of what to do with PTT to the civilian Supreme Administrative Court to try to find a decision. (Photo by Patipat Janthong)

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Senior monk accused
The Sangha hears a new scandal - that abbot Phra Phromsuthi of the Golden Mount temple is involved with a woman while running a business empire.
Relax ... enjoy yourself
Tourists get an extra 30-days extension under new regulations approved by immigration authorities, but education visas are tightened up.
Back on track
The economy may grow by 5% next year while 2% is possible for 2014 with a few adrenaline shots, says Bank of Thailand governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul.

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Forest monk leaves gift of his wisdom

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Lee joins main rivals in last 16 at worlds

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Thai start-up cleans up

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• PowerShot SX 700
• Move aside,Robocop — Robomop is here
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