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Death penalty dies

Mongkol Bangprapa

The constitution's author 'noted the criticism' and over his better judgement is replacing life in prison as the ultimate penalty for corrupt politicians.

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Special Report

HM's legacy a boon to Myanmar

Wassana Nanuam

King Bhumibol left his principles of sufficiency economy, but not just for Thais. They have been adopted to overcome rural poverty in our next-door neighbour.

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Mourners easy target for transnational pickpockets

Criminals who flit in and out of Thailand are a big problem, and the crowds of mourners at Sanam Luang are attractive targets for the gangs.

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Mafia damaging popular islands face crackdown

Mafia preying on popular islands are facing crackdowns as the government plans to wipe out elements reaping profits from unregulated businesses, starting with those on Koh Samet.

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'Pro May' with a box of $1 million in cash and Green Day at the American Music Awards are featured events on Nov 21, 2016.
A happy day for football fans and tiger surgery are featured events on Nov 16, 2016.
This year's Loy Krathong Festival is held when the moon is closest to Earth in 68 years. — Post photographers
People all over the world witness the closest "supermoon" to Earth in 68 years. — Agencies
Akanat "Nott" Ariyaritwikul back to Yannawa police station and the Water Festival in Cambodia are featured events on Nov 14, 2016.

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Apec leaders pose for group photo

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Leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit temporarily shed their concerns over trade to don traditional Peruvian scarves for a group photo. — Reuters

politics
- Cash for the poor
  The government is not only cutting utility bills for the poor, but plans straight cash handouts totalling 10 billion baht - purported New Year's gifts.
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- Death penalty dies
- Police: No gunpowder in 'bullet hole' at Ruengkrai's house
- Political scientist Prof Likhit dies aged 75
general
- The womanising man
  Some 70% of Thai men have 'many' secret sexual partners and 45% hit women, because real men flirt and drink - or so men told ThaiHealth pollsters.
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- Boon to Myanmar
- Promenade 'will go ahead'
- Death penalty dies
security
- Car bomb explosion injures 5 in Pattani
  PATTANI -- Five people were injured in the explosion of a car bomb, which was followed by a fire, in Yaring district on Thursday evening, police said.
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- Not Guilty
- Marine on patrol wounded by bomb in Narathiwat
- Police officer killed in Yala ambush
sports
- Patriots' Branch, Bears' Freeman issued four-game bans
  NEW YORK - New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch and Chicago Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman were each issued four-game suspensions Monday by the NFL involving substances...
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- Argentina rugby ready for 'calculated risks' against England
- Ireland's Henshaw out of Australia rugby match
- Bhullar wins in Indonesia
asean
- Trump will withdraw from TPP 'on day one'
  WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he would move to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal Jan 20, the day he takes office.
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- Obama reassures Apec leaders
- Tender to be held for Thilawa SEZ condos
- Australian charged with violating surrogacy ban
world
- Trump says will move to withdraw from TPP 'on day one'
  WASHINGTON - Donald Trump said Monday he would move to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal the day he takes office, in line with a central campaign pledge.
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- Edwards wants Wales judged on Springbok result
- Trump will withdraw from TPP 'on day one'
- Jeff Koons gives sculpture to Paris to honour attacks victims

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Opinion

Editorial

Updating drug policy

Removing marijuana and krathom from the proscribed list has merit, but Justice Minister Gen Paiboon Koomchaya must enlist the public in his efforts.

22 Nov 2016 at 04:20
Business news

Developers call for loosening of strict home loan criteria
Property developers are calling on financial institutions to ease their stringent home loan approval criteria to aid the sector.
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Local tech news

Working together, separately
Co-working spaces -- designed to be shared, affordable alternatives to traditional office environments -- initially appealed to startups and freelancers.
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News

Developers call for loosening of strict home loan criteria
Property developers are calling on financial institutions to ease their stringent home loan approval criteria to aid the sector.
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2016 Los Angeles motor show report
Jaguar steals the limelight with all-electric I-Pace taking the fight straight to the Tesla Model X.
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Advanced news

Chinese scientists use DNA edited cells to fight cancer
Biomedicine race between China & US looms as gene-editing to cure cancer draws near in Chinese clinical trial.
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Chilling out
The first frost of the season coats Doi Inthanon and Liew Mae Pan in Chiang Mai, creating a scenic winter wonderland for visitors.
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