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Chiang Mai cyclists hit by car
updateGENERAL -Three men were killed and six others injured when a car rammed into a group of cyclists in Chiang Mai this morning.- COMMENT
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Money defeats Pacman on points
SPORTS -Mayweather cemented his status as the world's best pound-for-pound boxer with a unanimous decision over Pacquiao as the "Fight of the Century" failed to live up to the hype.- COMMENT
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Death camp 'held 800 refugees'
GENERAL -Two teenagers found in remote jungle near the site of a mass grave in Songkhla say at least 800 refugees were being held in the camp.- COMMENT
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Top-of-the-world tech
ASIA -The avalanche of real-time information from Mount Everest after last weekend's earthquake dramatically illustrated how connected the world has become.- COMMENT
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Section 44 at work
updateNEWS -Junta invokes Section 44 to jail and fine anyone who sells lottery tickets for more than their face value and puts a soldier in charge of the GLO.- COMMENT
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Bangkokians coping with 'extremely hot' weather
photoPedestrians in Bangkok use umbrellas and other items to shield themselves from the sun.BY BANGKOK POST- COMMENT
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The Hezbollah plots
An innocuous press release by the US Department of the Treasury has angered the spooks and spies who work to prevent terrorist attacks.BY ALAN DAWSON- COMMENT
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SPECIAL REPORT
Stifling people’s voices
PARITTA WANGKIAT
Activists, villagers and others trying to speak out are finding it harder to get their messages heard under military rule.
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OPINION
- KONG RITHDEE
Spare Nepal our black arts, crass barbs
Once again, it's natural disasters that wake us from our slumber with such frightening impact.02 May 2015 at 06:56 Steer clear of charter limbo
The plain truth is the draft constitution has been mired in disagreements and controversies.02 May 2015 at 06:56Release 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
GENERAL NEWS
A DAY IN PHOTOS
Zombies in Bangkok, Thais donating money next to figures of Buddhist monks and a 'falling' red-shirt leader are today's featured events.POLITICS
Leading figures demand referendum
A group of 150 prominent figures on Sunday released a statement calling on the military government to hold a national referendum on the new constitution and proposed three actions to...- COMMENT
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Abhisit issues draft charter warning
No glory in this job
'All could come undone'
ASEAN
Malaysia detains 29 protesters
KUALA LUMPUR — Twenty-nine protesters including a leading human rights activist and opposition politicians were detained overnight in Malaysia in what one lawyer said was an attempt...- COMMENT
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Myanmar speaker weighs options
9.9-billion-baht payday
Unelected Myanmar military men hold key to power
WORLD
101-year-old man pulled alive from Nepal quake rubble
KATHMANDU - A 101-year-old man was pulled alive from the rubble of his house in Nepal seven days after it collapsed in a deadly earthquake, police said Sunday.- COMMENT
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Yemen confirms 'limited' coalition ground force in Aden
Nepal fears quake toll count far from finished
Merkel to join Holocaust survivors to mark Nazi camp's liberation
SPORTS
Prince says FIFA should kick out Blatter
AMMAN - FIFA vice president Prince Ali bin al Hussein on Sunday made a new call for Sepp Blatter, the head of football's governing body, to be kicked out of office.- COMMENT
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Champions Chelsea unloved but unstoppable
Chelsea win Premier League title as Hazard storms Palace
Roma rise to second after Genoa win
LEARNING ENGLISH FROM NEWS
Mayweather outboxes Pacquiao
It was skilful defence against an offence that never really found its rythmn as Floyd Mayweather easily outpointed Manny Pacquiao in boxing's latest "Fight of the Century".- COMMENT
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(UPDATED) Royal baby: It's a girl!
(UPDATED) Migrant camp in Songkhla likely held 800. 26 bodies recovered
Someone to admire
BUSINESS NEWS
LOCAL MARKET
Poor face most pesonal debt
Household debt of low-income earners is expected to surge and will lead them to rely more on both loans.
PHUSADEE ARUNMAS
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Govt to boost workplace safety
The government has vowed to boost safety standards in workplaces, saying it is considering treating work-safety promotion as a national agenda item to mark Labour Day today.- COMMENT
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New NBTC ruling on feud
After chaos at NMG's annual general meeting, SET asked for clarification on why it blocked a group of shareholders.- COMMENT
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IN FOCUS
Tackling the urban jungle
SUPOJ WANCHAROENAs the tour bus approached the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Waste Landfill Site, the landscape and lack of odours gave no hint that we were entering a rubbish depot. The children on...- COMMENT
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AUTOMOBILES
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Sales slowdown sees lay-offs
A slowdown in the automobile industry has emerged after hundreds of workers in subcontracting companies were laid off due to falling domestic car sales.- COMMENT
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- NEWS
Vespiario hot-wires 18% growth outlook
Vespiario (Thailand), the authorised importer and distributor of Italy's Vespa scooters, is bullish on its sales prospects this year despite the overall motorcycle market facing low...- COMMENT
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Lexus updates ES saloon
Changes include sharper suit and new entry-level 2.0-litre engine.- COMMENT
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TODAY'S FUEL PRICES
TYPEBAHT/LITRE TYPEBAHT/LITRE GASOHOL 9127.68 GASOHOL E8522.98 GASOHOL 9528.50 DIESEL25.49 GASOHOL E2026.28 NGV13.00 TECH
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Americans stream away in shifting TV landscape
WASHINGTON - Streaming television is now mainstream, although it has not caused many people to "cut the cord" for traditional pay TV. Not yet, anyway.- COMMENT
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Top-of-the-world tech
The avalanche of real-time information from Mount Everest after last weekend's earthquake dramatically illustrated how connected the world has become.- COMMENT
- Comment: 2
- REVIEWS
Edge of the Galaxy
Samsung's gorgeous flagship phone easily matches Apple's sexy 6.- COMMENT
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PROPERTY
- NEWS
Pace tops off sky project
Pace Development has announced the successful topping off of MahaNakhon at 77 floors, the tallest building in Thailand.- COMMENT
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- NEWS
'No condo bubble' for now
The condominium supply near skytrain stations on Phaya Thai and Phahon Yothin roads is safe from oversupply and speculation.- COMMENT
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THAILAND PROPERTY SEARCH
LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
FEATURE
Bangkok evolution
Then-and-now look at six everyday things.PORNCHAI SEREEMONGKONPOL- COMMENT
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BANGKOK EXPLORER
Bangkok International Digital Content Festival 2015
Digital content companies will showcase products and services in animation, games, characters, computer graphics and mobile applications during the “Bangkok International Digital...- COMMENT
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The Baby (Not) Mime Show
To celebrate its 10th year, Thai mime troupe Babymime will for the first time perform a spoken variety show, at Pridi Banomyong Institute’s Poonsuk Banomyong Auditorium, from today...- COMMENT
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AROUND THAILAND
- TRAVEL
National artist Chalermchai takes load off his chest
Renowned national artist and the creator of Wat Rong Khun, Chalermchai Kositpipat, tells how he deals with Chinese tourists' lack of bathroom etiquette, and of his path to becoming one...- COMMENT
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- TRAVEL
Temple with merit
Wat Pong Sanuk is an outstanding example of Lanna-Burmese art in the northern province of Lampang. Recent renovations to the temple have earned the site a Unesco "Award of Merit" for...- COMMENT
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ARTS & CULTURE
- FILM
One Marvel-ous adventure
Avengers: Age Of Ultron is rip-roaring fun and sets the scene for years of sequels and spin-offs.- COMMENT
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- FILM
On her soapbox
Named Asia's Leading Woman in Media 2012, Arunosha Bhanupan is the ace producer behind the year's biggest TV hit, Raeng Ngao, as well as 2011's highly-rated Dok Som Si Thong.- COMMENT
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SPECIAL FEATURES
- FAMILY & HEALTH
Every May Day struggle
Life talks to four workers to see how they manage to get by on around just 300 baht a day.- COMMENT
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- FILM
Action figure
Thai director Ekachai Uekrongtham began his career in theatre, but for over a decade has worked in the film industry. His latest film, action-thriller Skin Trade, is currently showing...- COMMENT
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THAILAND GUIDE
NEWS & PR
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TAT to organise T-POP Festival 2015
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is organising the T-POP Festival 2015 in Phetchaburi province, with the objective of boosting tourism.- COMMENT
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- NEWS & PR
MICE Journal: Thailand's MICE United II
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