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7 Free Flicks to Screen at Thai-Chinese Film Fest



BANGKOK — Andy Lau plays a Hong Kong film star kidnapped by a criminal gang in a “based on” thriller. An animated Monkey King returns from legend to save a child from monsters.

‘Smart’ Cards to Finally Live up to Paperless Promise, Junta Vows



BANGKOK — The photocopying business could take a hit as the junta promised yesterday that photocopies of ID cards or home registrations will no longer be needed at government agencies next year.

Public Can Register for Right to Speak Out on Draft Charter

By Pravit Rojanaphruk
Senior Staff Writer

BANGKOK — Those planning to speak out publicly in the run-up to a vote on the junta-sponsored draft charter must formally register or risk arrest, Election Commissioner Somchai Srisuthiyakorn warns.

Major Trafficking Trial Opens Amid Fears for Witnesses

By Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Reuters

BANGKOK — The trial of 92 suspected human traffickers, arrested after the discovery of shallow graves of migrants in the jungle, began in Bangkok on Tuesday and the attorney-general's office said it would be over within a year amid fears about the safety of witnesses.

Itinerant Argentine Photojournalist Tours, Shoots World on Two Wheels



BANGKOK — People obtain motorcycle licenses for different reasons, but an award-winning photojournalist got one for a specific purpose: to travel the world.

Charges Filed Against Execs in Deadly Gas Leak



BANGKOK — Two executives from the contractor blamed for a deadly gas leak at SCB Park Plaza were charged today in connection with the incident that left eight people dead.

Chiang Mai Bikers Turn Parched River into Motocross



CHIANG MAI — As the drought crisis grows worse across the country, residents have adapted by transforming a rocky, dried out stretch of the Ping River into a temporary motocross track.

Chiang Mai Bikers Turn Parched River into Motocross



CHIANG MAI — As the drought crisis grows worse across the country, residents have adapted by transforming a rocky, dried out stretch of the Ping River into a temporary motocross track.

‘Freelance’ Wins Big at Golden Swan Awards



BANGKOK — A movie about a workaholic graphic designer swept the top awards at the movie industry’s 25th annual awards show Sunday night.

7 Killed in Explosion at SCB Park

BANGKOK — At least seven people were killed Sunday night when a large hydrogen tank exploded in a basement at the SCB Park Plaza near Ratchayothin intersection.

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