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PM drops US visit as troubles worsen
The prime minister has scrapped a planned trip to the US to attend the World Nuclear Conference this weekend under mounting pressure from the red shirt rally.
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8 Apr 2010
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Business leaders support emergency rule
Business leaders are offering cautious support for the government's decision to declare a state of emergency in Bangkok, but warn that any violence would prove a massive setback for the country's economy and global image.
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8 Apr 2010
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Army HQ hit by another grenade blast
A grenade has been fired into the army headquarters, shattering the windows of commander Anupong Paojinda's office.
Category : TEXT / General News
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8 Apr 2010
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Protesters storm parliament
Red shirt protesters have stormed parliament, forcing lawmakers to abandon their session and cabinet members to flee the compound over the back fence.
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8 Apr 2010
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Govt wants UDD TV off air
The cabinet wants the red shirts' TV station taken off air, but the protest group is threatening to challenge the move in court.
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8 Apr 2010
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Court defers Arisman trial
The Criminal Court has deferred its hearing until May 26 of a defamation case filed by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva against red shirt leader Arisman Pongruangrong.
Category : TEXT / General News
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8 Apr 2010
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Farmers' debt scheme gets cabinet nod
The cabinet has endorsed a new debt restructuring scheme for 510,000 farmers who will be offered a 50% reduction on the 80 billion baht they owe and a waiver on interest charges.
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8 Apr 2010
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BEAT THE HEAT
When I was in the US, the months of February and March had nice weather in the southern states of the country.
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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USED IS GOOD
The mention of secondhand goods conjures up images of old and used things, discarded and unloved by their former owners.
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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How to limit the intake of soft drink
Childhood obesity is one of the main public health concerns in many countries, including Thailand. If your children are suffering from poor health, cavities and weakened bones, soft drinks may be one of the culprits. Ms Sujit offers the following tips to curb soda intake:
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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Other healthy thirst-quenchers
Water may be the healthiest choice, but for many, taste matters. Here Ms Sujit offers some guidelines on other drink choices:
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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DANGER IN A CAN
As we know, soft drinks don't contain the essential nutrients our bodies need, but they are the most common drink choice for many people. Why is that?
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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CUTTING QUESTIONS
One question that many parents commonly ask is whether or not their baby boy should be circumcised? And it seems each parent has different reasons for asking.
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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Time is precious
A large majority of parents believe that buying toys is the best type of present they can give their children.
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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Photos from readers
This week 'mylife' has picked two lovely photos sent by readers Rudy Porter and Banjob Piyamat
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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mynews
It's summer already! Little Something cooking school is offering a fun activity, "Summer Cooking Camp", where kids can not only learn how to cook, but also develop social and various educational skills. At the camp, kids get involved with the whole food preparation process, from planning to the selection of ingredients, and from table setting to manners. The course is taught by professional chefs and staff who have experience cooking with kids.
Category : TEXT / mylife
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8 Apr 2010
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Hin Son
Unlike the natural rock bridge on Koh Khai or the pebble beach at Koh Hin Ngam, these "stacked" boulders at Koh Dong are not generally regarded as one of the symbols of Tarutao Marine National Park. Still, these precariously balanced monoliths of stone are a big draw for adventurous types who often hire long-tailed boats to this remote islet just to experience its beauty and take a few photos.
Category : TEXT / Horizons
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8 Apr 2010
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RUEAN THAI HOTEL
This small, family-run hotel is perfect for visitors to Sukhothai who are seeking accommodation with a bit of character and local colour.
Category : TEXT / Horizons
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8 Apr 2010
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Hotelier finds Bangkok stimulating but 'challenging'
As regional vice-president for Four Seasons Hotels (Thailand) and general manager of the chain's Bangkok property, Rainer Stampfer is confident that the Kingdom will weather the current political storm and emerge with flying colours.
Category : TEXT / Horizons
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8 Apr 2010
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Soi-side snack supremo
This gentleman has been making a decent living for more than three years now flogging various kinds of meat- and fishballs from a small stall on Sukhumvit Soi 71, Bangkok's Phra Khanong district.
Category : TEXT / Horizons
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8 Apr 2010
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Changi rises to be world's best
Changi in Singapore has been voted the world's best airport while Thailand's Suvarnabhumi climbed six places from last year to 10th at the annual Skytrax Awards announced last month on the sidelines of the Passenger Terminal Expo in Brussels, Belgium.
Category : TEXT / Horizons
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8 Apr 2010
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RUNNUNG KITES
The long Songkran holidays approaching, Petchaburi and its beaches make a good choice for those looking for family fun, with plenty of other stops and attractions also thrown in.
Category : TEXT / Horizons
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8 Apr 2010
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NuCoastal invests $100m
NuCoastal (Thailand) Co, a subsidiary of Toronto-listed Coastal Energy Co, has invested nearly US$100 million this year in exploration and production activities in Thailand to maintain crude oil output from offshore and onshore oil fields, said general-manager John Griffith.
Category : TEXT / Business News
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8 Apr 2010
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Mining officials query harmful industry list
Some types of mines should be removed from a proposed list of harmful industries as they pose no threat to local communities or the environment, says the Department of Primary Industries and Mines.
Category : TEXT / Business News
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8 Apr 2010
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HOW TO WORK OUT TRAINING LOGISTICS FOR A COMPANY
I received an e-mail a while ago from a student studying for a master's degree in human resources management. The request was for information on determining the logistical requirements for training at a company.
Category : TEXT / Business News
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8 Apr 2010
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SCG joint venture plans prefab line
NAGOYA, JAPAN : A joint venture of Siam Cement Group and Japan's Sekisui Chemical is planning to build a new pre-fabricated house factory in Thailand to prepare for an anticipated ten-fold increase in modular home sales over the next three years.
Category : TEXT / Business News
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8 Apr 2010
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Hutch takeover approved
The cabinet yesterday approved CAT Telecom's plan to take full control of Hutchison CAT Wireless Multimedia.
Category : TEXT / Business News
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8 Apr 2010
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