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University lecturer complain red shirts try to search students' test papers

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University vice president Komsan Phokong Monday lambasted at some red shirts for trying to search a vehicle packed with students' test papers on the Navanakorn Road.

"What right do they have to search a vehicle of others?" Komsan asked.

He said the test papers in the vehicle had been collected from test centres in the Northeast.

"If damages were done to the test papers, we would have to hold exams again and the cost will be in the tune of millions baht," he said. He then added that the vehicle so far managed to speed away before the search took place.

Komsan said many of the university's vehicles would have to carry test papers to the university's campus in Nonthaburi soon.

"We hope the red shirts will not interrupt these vehicles," he said.

-- The Nation 2010-04-26

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THE NATION: Leader of multicolours Tul: Multicolours are free 2 join PAD's movement. Ab half of his group are former PAD members. Translating @jin_nation

THE NATION: However, Tul, MD said that multicolours don't encourage any violence and confrontation btw two groups.

THE NATION: It seems there r sporadic standoffs/skirmishes throughout the day btw troops & reds. Latest we've heard tear gs was fired on Paholyothin Rd.

THE NATION: At the Dhammakaya Temple, shots were fired into the air to disperse reds.

THE NATION: So far, no report of injury by police/military forces' joint operationin front of Dhammakaya Temple.

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THE NATION: US ambassador & his staff had a meeting this pm with US citizens only re the political problems in Thailand at the Marriott.

THE NATION: A lot of activity at Chidlom corner. Barricades are manned and ready for something...(18.13)

THE NATION: IF things got really bad in BKK, one of (US Ambassy) suggestions was that folks could just get in cars & drive elsewhere.

THE NATION: at central chidlom junction. Calm but tense. am I paranoid r do I smell kerosene! reds annoying all cars by checking them.

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NationNews: SOE centre: Any road blockade from now on faces swift dispersal

THE NATION: Nation Chanel reported that redshirts in Pathum Thani have just regrouped - about 200 of them. no action or clear direction at press time.

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THE NATION: Thaksin was in Montenegro according to AP.

THE NATION: Thaksin said in Montenegro today he is in contact with the demonstrators camping out in a shopping area of the capital for 24 days.

THE NATION: Thaksin's AP interview: “we just fight for democracy, let them fight for democracy and justice”

THE NATION: Thaksin: "this is my country ... I am now Montenegrin."

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THE NATION: HM on TV news now.

THE NATION: He talks to oath-taking Supreme Court judges about importance of one's duty regarding peace and order of the country.

THE NATION: Judges must be example of how one must perform his or her duty honestly and strictly to the best of ability, HM said.

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THE NATION: some people may forget their duty but we (judges) have the duty to be example of goodness, HM said.

THE NATION: I didn't quite catch this part fully but HM seems to say dutiful and honest judges will give people strength to carry on.

THE NATION: Not just "strength", but also happiness.

THE NATION: The news has ended.

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THE NATION: HM the King: Duty is very important thing. Do your best in order to keep country peaceful and orderly.

THE NATION: HM the King emphasised on duty and performing one's duty honestly."do your duty until the last day of your life," said the King.

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Thai king addresses new judges

BANGKOK (AFP) -- Thailand's revered king spoke on national television Monday, advising a group of newly appointed judges to do their duty for the nation with honesty and commitment.

"Do your job with honesty. In this country there may be some people who forget their duty. You should be an example by working honestly and properly, your job is very important," King Bhumibol Adulyadej said.

The 82-year-old monarch did not refer to the current political crisis in Thailand where anti-government protesters have mounted rolling demonstrations since mid-March.

The king addressed the judges at the Bangkok hospital where he has been staying since last September. He has made few public appearances since then.

-- ©Copyright AFP 2010-04-26

Published with written approval from AFP.

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Thai king speaks for first time since protests broke out

BANGKOK (AFP) -- Thailand's revered king spoke on national television Monday for the first time since anti-government protests broke out in mid-March, addressing a group of newly appointed judges.

"Do your job with honesty. In this country there may be some people who forget their duty.

You should be an example by working honestly and properly, your job is very important," King Bhumibol Adulyadej said.

The 82-year-old monarch spoke to the judges at the Bangkok hospital where he has been staying since last September. He did not refer to the nation's political crisis.

"Working honestly will boost the country's progress and serve as an example for citizens, for civil servants and other people.

It will help the country to live in peace and contentment," he said.

"You should help maintain justice. If you can strictly follow your oaths, it will help the country remain orderly," he added.

"Being honest is not easy, there will be many temptations."

Thailand's opposition has asked for an audience with the revered king, who has intervened in previous bouts of civil unrest.

Anti-government protesters have mounted rolling demonstrations that have paralysed Bangkok's main retail district, triggering threats of a crackdown by security forces.

-- ©Copyright AFP 2010-04-26

Published with written approval from AFP.

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