Transsexual accused of stealing IPhone from Russian on Pattaya Beach

PATTAYA:--A transsexual was accused of stealing an IPhone belonging to a Russian Tourist early on Thursday Morning on Pattaya Beach Road.

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Thai court rules to extradite Italian mafia convict

BANGKOK: -- A Thai court on Thursday ruled to extradite Vito Roberto Palazzolo, who faces jail in his native Italy on charges of associating with the Sicilian mafia.

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“Sex Show” and other street vendors rounded-up by Police on Pattaya Beach

PATTAYA:--Following complaints regarding aggressive beach vendors, Pattaya Police rounded-up 12 of them early on Thursday Morning and discovered that 9 of them had recently taken illegal drugs.

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Sukhumbhand’s nomination looks unlikely

By Praj Kiatpongsan

Incumbent Governor MR Sukhumband Paribatra.

BANGKOK: -- With his term expiring on January 10, 2013, Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra could not have done more to secure the Democrat Party’s nomination for re-election. But as the Party draws close to announcing a candidate, it’s increasingly starting to seem like Sukhumbhand’s name won’t even be in the running.

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Thai court orders extradition of Italian mafia boss

BANGKOK, Dec 20, 2012 (AFP) - A Thai court on Thursday ordered the extradition of an alleged mafia boss wanted in Italy.

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Ch.11 TV live broadcast of ex-PM Thaksin speech at a boxing event in Macau 2 weeks ago was not illegal: NBTC subcommittee /The Nation

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Thailand, Cambodia agree to prepare mine clearance plan for demilitarized zone

By Digital Media

BANGKOK, Dec 20 -- Thailand and Cambodia today agreed to prepare a mine clearance plan for the approaches to Preah Vihear temple.

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ENTERTAINMENT

A man of many hats

YASMIN LEE ARPON

ASIA NEWS NETWORK

SPECIAL TO THE NATION

In front of the camera and behind the scenes, Jackie Chan took on many roles for his latest action extravaganza, 'Chinese Zodiac'

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Army accused of killing boy during 2010 crackdown

The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court concluded Thursday that a 14-year-old boy, who did not belong to either red or yellow-shirt camp, was indeed killed by troops on May 15, 2010.

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