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Unesco delays pondering management plan to tonight

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:36:06Pulling out of Unesco panel among options being considered by government if World Heritage Committee accepts Cambodia's proposal on Preah Vihear full story...

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New agency set up to help youth

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:11:48Overjoyed that Bangkok has received the "World's Best City 2010" award and the "Best City of Asia" award from Travel and Leisure Magazine, Bangkok Governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra yesterday said he would proceed with the development of Rajprasong and Yaowarat areas and arrange tourism-promoting activities to boost foreign tourists' confidence. full story...

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Ohec to tighten up on student loan scams

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:13:49Items of jewellery supposed to have gone missing while in the custody of the Department of Special Investigation were in fact stored there, according to director-general Tharit Phengdit - but officials and the owner had been confused by the DSI's catalogue system. full story...

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School takes measures to keep problematic students away

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:02:41One group says bill deeply flawed, another all for it full story...

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Crackdown victim dies bringing toll up to 91

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:24:47Unesco has called for dialogue between Thailand and Cambodia concerning Unesco's listing of Preah Vihear Temple as World Heritage Site. full story...

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Thai team wins big

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:25The Medical Council has called on the government to expand the no-fault compensation fund to cover patients under the Social Security Fund or the Civil Servants Medical Benefits Scheme. full story...

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Bt1 Billion if border remains blocked

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:25A victim of the military crackdown on the red-shirt protesters in mid-May is in a coma in an intensive-care unit. full story...

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Education body- to forge ahead with reform

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 0:46:00The Bank of Thailand board yesterday approved the printing of new banknotes as the present currency notes - the "15th set"- had been in circulation for 12 years now. full story...

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Police warn of ATM tricksters

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 0:46:02The chairman of the Truth and National Reconciliation Committee, Kanit na Nakhon, said yesterday that his committee had discussed the use of iron fetters on Natthawut Saikua, when he was presented to the Criminal Court on July 1, as conduct against international standards. full story...

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PM vows to defend Thailand's rights

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:59:44Protesters on Tuesday submit a protest note to UN Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) against Cambodia's bid to list Preah Vihear Temple as World Heritage Site. full story...

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