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Government 'fails in probes of journalist deaths'
30/07/2010 : The government has failed to properly investigate the shooting deaths of two journalists killed while covering the red shirt protests, and the perpetrators of those attacks should be brought to justice, a press freedom group says.
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Kasit lays down the law
30/07/2010 : Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya has submitted a strongly worded letter to World Heritage Committee members outlining Thailand's fierce objections to Cambodia's management plan for the Preah Vihear temple.
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HEALTH
Scalpels come out in bitter compensation dispute
30/07/2010 : Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit plans for his ministry to mediate between opposing sides in the dispute over legislation setting up a compensation fund for victims of medical malpractice.
Emergency decree stays in city
30/07/2010 : The state of emergency will remain in effect in Bangkok for the foreseeable future because of fears of possible red shirt activities, a source at the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation says.
Emergency rule lifted in six more provinces
29/07/2010 : Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva ordered the revocation of the emergency decree in six out of the 16 provinces on Thursday -- Ayutthaya, Nong Bua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Chon Buri, Mukdahan and Maha Sarakham.
WHC to decide on Preah Vihear temple plan tonight
29/07/2010 : The World Heritage Committee is expected to decide on Cambodia's proposed management plan for Preah Vihear temple on Thursday night Thailand time, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suwit Khunkitti said in a television interview from Brazil on Thursday.
Terror case proceeds, new warrant for Thaksin
29/07/2010 : The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has forwarded its case for the indictment of 25 suspects on terrorism charges, including former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to the Office of the Attorney-General.
Emergency rule unnecessary in Bangkok
29/07/2010 : Sunday's fatal bomb blast outside Big C department store, Ratchadamri, should not be the sole factor in deciding if emergency rule should be lifted or extended in Bangkok.
Govt issues temple ultimatum
29/07/2010 : Thailand is threatening to resign its membership of the World Heritage Committee if it goes ahead and approves Cambodia's management plan for Preah Vihear temple.
MISSING GEMS
Jeweller finds 'lost' goods still in DSI's storeroom
29/07/2010 : The owner of the jewellery reported to have disappeared from a Department of Special Investigation storeroom has confirmed the items have been returned and are back in the family's possession.
POLITICS
DSI forwards terror cases to prosecutors
29/07/2010 : Terrorism charges against Thaksin Shinawatra will be sent to prosecutors today in what the Department of Special Investigation hopes will be a breakthrough in having the former prime minister extradited from overseas.
FROM THE BARRACKS
Red presence forces military to establish new division
29/07/2010 : Although the plan to set up the 7th Infantry Division has long been in the army's pipeline, no commander ever come close to actually realising this vision.
