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Thailand News - Top StoriesWHC postpones decision on temple plan to next year The World Heritage Committee (WHC) on Thursday postponed discussion on Cambodia’s management plan for the Preah Vihear temple to its meeting next year in Bahrain. Government 'fails in probes of journalist deaths' The government has failed to properly investigate the shooting deaths of two journalists killed while covering the red shirt protests, and the perpetrators of those attacks should be brought to justice, a press freedom group says. Kasit lays down the law Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya has submitted a strongly worded letter to World Heritage Committee members outlining Thailand's fierce objections to Cambodia's management plan for the Preah Vihear temple. Scalpels come out in bitter compensation dispute Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit plans for his ministry to mediate between opposing sides in the dispute over legislation setting up a compensation fund for victims of medical malpractice. Emergency decree stays in city The state of emergency will remain in effect in Bangkok for the foreseeable future because of fears of possible red shirt activities, a source at the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation says. Emergency rule lifted in six more provinces Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva ordered the revocation of the emergency decree in six out of the 16 provinces on Thursday -- Ayutthaya, Nong Bua Lamphu, Chaiyaphum, Chon Buri, Mukdahan and Maha Sarakham. WHC to decide on Preah Vihear temple plan tonight The World Heritage Committee is expected to decide on Cambodia's proposed management plan for Preah Vihear temple on Thursday night Thailand time, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suwit Khunkitti said in a television interview from Brazil on Thursday. Terror case proceeds, new warrant for Thaksin The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has forwarded its case for the indictment of 25 suspects on terrorism charges, including former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to the Office of the Attorney-General. Emergency rule unnecessary in Bangkok Sunday's fatal bomb blast outside Big C department store, Ratchadamri, should not be the sole factor in deciding if emergency rule should be lifted or extended in Bangkok. Govt issues temple ultimatum Thailand is threatening to resign its membership of the World Heritage Committee if it goes ahead and approves Cambodia's management plan for Preah Vihear temple. Travel NewsBalanced at Chi Soothe away your stress with the Shangri-La Hotel ... Phuket Vegetarian Festival Take a trip to Phuket and make peace with your fellow creatures. The Southern province will again fly ... Bangkok Airways offers special tour packages at "Amazing Thailand Grand Sale Fair 2010" Bangkok Airways and Bangkok Travel Club (BTC) will join 'Amazing Thailand Grand Sale Fair 2010', organized by Tourism Authority of Thailand, during 29 July - 1 August 2010 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Brazil's twin beacons They'll try to tell you Rio is more fun, but don't sell Sao Paulo short either Brazil's twin beacons They'll try to tell you Rio is more fun, but no one should see Sao Paulo short Travellers say Thailand's OK Asia Web Direct's Thailand travellers in May 2010 say the country remains safe Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Opens in Thailand The Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok in Thailand soft opened yesterday, 22 July 2010. Travelling with two kids to Cambodia After Siem Reap, where I should take the kids next. Holidays on Thailand "Green Routes" The Tourism Authority of Thailand launches five ecofriendly pilot projects Pampered with Prestige Enjoy great privileges and offers. Enjoy the giant swing Celebrate the goddess of fertility and the passage of adolescence. Samui Adventure Race 2010 The ibis Koh Samui Trophy 2010 Adventure Race and Fun Run for all is now confirmed on October 2, 2010 A place to hang your hat PHOOWADON DUANGMEETHE NATION Gallop in the sun Samui goes for the extreme with the second Ibis Koh Samui Trophy adventure race and fun run on October 2. All hands on board Get rid of all your stress by heading along to Spa Botanica at The Sukhothai Bangkok, where this month and next you can enjoy ... The way we were The old city of Ayutthaya recreates its ancient floating market with some thoroughly modern ideas Adventures in the air Checking out THAIâs new Boeing 777-300ER on a test flight to Bali Bio veggies, flatbread and purebred cats Nothing to do this weekend? Then check out rural Thailand less than an hour out from the big bad city All hands on board Get rid of all your stress by heading along to Spa Botanica at The Sukhothai Bangkok, where this month and next you can enjoy ... Adventures in the air Checking out THAI's new Boeing 777-300ER on a test flight to Bali
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