Nobel winner offers insight at Bimstec summit
Back-to-back meetings, official as well as private, while touching base with political and business leaders in Bangkok, are what defined the schedule of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus during his visit to Thailand on April 3-4 to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec) summit.

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Nations pull together for daring rescue bid
The devastating earthquake that struck 24 provinces in Thailand, including the capital, left its citizens in shock, especially the incident in which the State Audit Office building collapsed and trapped dozens of workers under debris.

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Parties told to back casino bill
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has warned members of the ruling coalition to support the casino-entertainment complex bill, which is set to be deliberated in parliament on Wednesday, or face expulsion from the government, according to sources close to the matter.

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16 minor tremors felt in the North
Sixteen small tremors, ranging from 1.9 to 3.8 on the Richter scale, were recorded in Wiang Haeng district of Chiang Mai and Pai district of Mae Hong Son yesterday morning, though only a few were felt by residents.

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DSI wants iCon 'actors' charged
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is pushing for criminal charges against two celebrities embroiled in the iCon Group case, despite prosecutors initially recommending dismissal.

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Search winds down as dog unit goes home
Thailand Rescue Dog Association director Suthikiet Sopanik yesterday announced K9 USAR Thailand has concluded its 11-day search of the State Audit Office (SAO) collapse site.

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