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| 19 Apr 2015 | 09:03 GMT+7

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The day the nightmare started

Alan Parkhouse

April 17, 1975, is a date that sends shivers down the spines of all Cambodians. It was the day the Khmer Rouge marched into Phnom Penh and took control of the country after years of...

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Opinion

Make road safety a yearlong mission
Most of the time, it was somebody riding a motorcycle. Almost half of the time, it was somebody who was drunk.

19 Apr 2015 at 06:21
Roger Crutchley

There’s always time to have elevenses
While working at home the other morning I glanced at the clock. It was approaching 11am and I casually remarked to my Thai wife, “I think it’s time for elevenses.”

19 Apr 2015 at 06:21
It’s all addictive
Re: “Size really does matter” (PostBag, April 17).

19 Apr 2015 at 06:21

General News

A day in Photos
A vegetable seller, a crime re-enactment, one of Mr Thailand 2015 contestants and killing fields memorial are today's featured events.
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- Testing teachers in democracy 101
  As students are graded on lining up to sing the national anthem, a Thammasat University course aims to broaden the way that schools define civic duty.
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- 'It's a slam dunk'
- More strife looms
- Prayut vows to stand down if draft charter approved
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- US troops banned from Philippine bars
  MANILA — US troops in the Philippines have been banned from local bars and nightclubs as the trial gets under way of a US Marine accused of murdering a transgender Filipina he met in...
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- Index halts Myanmar projects
- Australia 'returning asylum-seekers to Vietnam'
- Philippine Airlines' parent returns to profitability
world
- Rebirth of vinyl
  NEW YORK - Music lovers lined up for blocks and sellers reported bumper trade on Record Store Day, a sign of the rebirth of vinyl in one bright point for the long-troubled recording...
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- Thousands march in Europe against US-EU free trade pact
- 'Mysterious' disease kills 18 in Nigeria: official
- Draghi: 'More work needed now' by Greece for debt deal
sports
- Wenger eyes Cup record after Arsenal edge into final
  LONDON - Arsene Wenger set his sights on a record-breaking FA Cup triumph after holders Arsenal rode their luck to return to the final with a 2-1 win over Reading.
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- Mourinho calls for caution as Premier League title beckons
- Castroneves captures IndyCar Long Beach pole
- Merritt keeps lead at RBC Heritage
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- More young men volunteer for military service
  Fewer red cards were needed this year as volunteers for military service increased more than 10% this year, accounting for nearly 44% of the year’s total intake, brightening the...
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- British royal baby name betting
- Luxury Golf resort targeted in new land probe
- What's new in business news: April 17, 2015 (video)

Business News

Local Market

FPO pins hopes on shipments

The government is banking on exports to help boost the struggling economy.

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Export recovery expected in Q2
Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula is more upbeat about economic prospects in the second quarterr, saying the economy could grow 4%.
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EPAC agrees to cut in Oil Fund collection
Energy policymakers have agreed to another cut in the levy collection for the state Oil Fund to help stabilise...
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NS Travel adopts foreign focus
NS Travel & Tours Co is shifting more to outbound activities after facing a slowdown in its domestic business.
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Rebirth of vinyl

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NEW YORK - Music lovers lined up for blocks and sellers reported bumper trade on Record Store Day, a sign of the rebirth of vinyl in one bright point for the long-troubled recording...
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Automobiles
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  Volvo's new flagship
  The XC90 Excellence will be the Swedish brand's most luxurious vehicle ever when it is launched at the Shanghai International Automobile Show this month.
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  VW brings back Scirocco GTS spirit
  Volkswagen will premiere a special version of its iconic sports car at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show next week.
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  The bull rages on
  The new Huracan may be more user-friendly than the outgoing Gallardo, but don't be mistaken — it's still a proper Lambo.
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TECH
- World updates
  
  New Google security chief looks for balance with privacy
  MOUNTAIN VIEW (UNITED STATES) - Google has a new sheriff keeping watch over the wilds of the Internet.
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- World updates
  
  Facebook strips smiles from fake 'like' sellers
  SAN FRANCISCO - Facebook on Friday said that its war against fake likes is paying off so well that many 'bad actors' who built businesses on the tactic are closing shop.
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- Reviews
  
  Smart singing jar
  Audio speakers are one of the devices that comes with a lot of cables, to get rid of these cables, therefore, is very logical.
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Property
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  Designs to balance work and life
  Apart from CBRE’s role in marketing and leasing office projects, one of our key duties is to also assist developers in project concept and design. While we are not architects, we are...
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  Kiatnakin shifts focus to large developers
  The small Kiatnakin Bank (KKP) has shifted its focus to extending project finance to large property developers.
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typeBaht/Litre	typeBaht/Litre
Gasohol 9127.08	Gasohol E8522.68
Gasohol 9527.90	diesel25.09
Gasohol E2025.68	NGV13.00

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lifestyle & travel

Feature
Single mum champion
The 2012 World Bodybuilding & Physique Federation champion Wilaiporn Wannaklang was 30 years old when she first learnt what a gym was.

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Bangkok Explorer
- Our Beloved Princess
  In celebration of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s fifth cycle (60th) birthday, 13 Thai artists — Warawoot Shusaengthong, Praiwan Da-kliang, Sompop Budtarad,...
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- Themed malls in Bangkok
  A glimpse at two distinct themed shopping malls in Thailand's capital city, where you can spend hours simply browsing, securing yourself some one-off designs and taking advantage of the...
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- Bangkok's Little Arabia
  Experience Middle East culture and cuisine in the Nana area of downtown Sukhumvit, where cultures collide gently, and exotic neighbours co-exist with a minimum of fuss.
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Around thailand
- Travel
  
  Lampang City Museum
  A great place to get an orientation during your visit to Lampang. This is where the city's history, legends, and its 'curse' are revealed.
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  Water park in Phuket
  Wet and wild, Splash Jungle, situated in the heart of Phuket, offers a family day full of fun.
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Arts & Culture
- Film
  
  The Vikings come to town
  For the fourth time, the Embassy of Sweden, in collaboration with SF Cinema, brings Bangkok viewers the "Swedish Film Festival 2015".
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- Film
  
  Roll credits
  'Week Of Portuguese Cinema' opens this Sunday with a movie made by prolific filmmaker Manoel de Oliveira, who recently passed away at 107.
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special features
- Social & lifestyle
  
  Down to earth
  Embrace your green side right here in the concrete jungle.
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- Jobs
  
  Man on the move
  Santit “Pear” Jirawongkraisorn is the co-founder and managing director of lalamove (available for download on the App Store; visit www.lalamove.com or fb.com/lalamovethailand), a...
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  Clown Fish conservation
  Realizing the importance of protecting underwater ecosystems Pimalai Resort and Spa is pleased to be a leader in initiating an annual clownfish release programme. Together with the Thai...
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- NEWS & PR
  
  Best Western in the right places at the right time
  
  From the new urban-chic Vīb hotel in Seoul to its new strategic partnership with the worldwide booking site Agoda.com, Best Western International (BWI) has signalled a strong...

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  Simply, it doesn't work, (immigration rule to report ones address every 90 days). I tried on...
  
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  Air-con malls consume more power than entire provinces
  Recently opened high end shopping mall, EmQuartier, joins more than half a dozen similar...
  
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  On Saturday the 21st of March, my wife received a call that her Mother who lives in Ban Thaen,...
  
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Bar (1 baht weight , 96.5%)	18,400.00	18,500.00
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