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British PM strikes 'tax havens' deal ahead of G8
AFP, Published on 16/06/2013
» Britain on Saturday struck a deal with its overseas territories clamping down on tax evasion, giving Prime Minister David Cameron a stronger hand as he prepares to host a G8 summit focusing on trade, tax and financial transparency.
Brave Scots take Springboks to the wire
AFP, Published on 16/06/2013
» South Africa booked a four-nation tournament final showdown with Samoa after defeating brave Scotland 30-17 on Saturday in a fiery Test in Nelspruit.
Lee on course for 5th Indonesia Open win
AFP, Published on 16/06/2013
» World number one Lee Chong Wei was on course for his fifth Indonesia Open Super Series title after defeating Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Family split over murder inquiry
News, Published on 16/06/2013
» The relatives of slain businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr remain at odds over whether the investigation into his murder should continue, a lawyer representing the family has revealed.
Pheu Thai warns masked protesters
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/06/2013
» The Pheu Thai Party has warned anti-government groups, including the white-masked protesters, that the government will take legal action if their rallies turn violent.
Give peace a chance, say both sides
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/06/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Saturday a reduction in violence during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan was not a formal agreement, only a pledge by Thai authorities and representatives of the insurgency to bring peace to the far South.
Officials wary of rain for Don Muang poll
News, Published on 16/06/2013
» The Election Commission is hoping for a voter turnout of 60% in Sunday's by-election in Don Muang and expects to announce the unofficial result by 7pm, according to commissioner Prapan Naikowit.
Youth groups say locals must play role
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 16/06/2013
» Youth groups have welcomed the peace dialogue between the National Security Council (NSC) and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN).
Rice farmers up in arms over paddy pledge price cut plans
News, Sunthon Pongpao, Published on 16/06/2013
» AYUTTHAYA : Rice farmers are opposing a possible solution to the troubled rice-pledging scheme that would involve cutting the government's pledge from 15,000 to 13,000 baht a tonne of paddy.
Preah Vihear 'won't be on WHC agenda'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2013
» Thailand believes Phnom Penh, as the host of the 37th World Heritage Committee (WHC) meeting, will not raise any issues concerning the centuries-old Preah Vihear temple when the assembly begins today.