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1. Call for Nitirat lecturers to go
   Former law graduates want lecturers fired; claim they defamed monarchy; Democrats mobilising opposition
2. Elephants seized in Kanchanaburi
   Authorities in Kanchanaburi and from the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department have seized 51 elephants from three elephant camps in Sai Yok district for inspection.
3. Drug offenders to be kept in restricted jail zones
   While policy-makers consider whether to set up a special facility - including a jail on an island - to prevent convicted drug dealers organising deals from behind bars, the Corrections Department chief said tomorrow's meeting of prison directors would seek solutions to the problem. And he plans to tell them to keep drug suspects in a separate zone from others.
4. PM promotes Thailand as gateway to the region
   Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has sought to restore confidence in Thailand by pointing out that the Kingdom remains a good place for investment due to its status as a regional hub and gateway.
5. Two more held in robbery of Indian currency trader
   Two more suspects in the December robbery of an Indian businessman have been arrested, police said yesterday, bringing the number of people in custody in the case to seven.
6. Kittiratt reflects on tough choices
   Governments will need to act with more far-sightedness if serious impacts from natural disasters such as the recent Thai floods are to be avoided, Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong told a gathering at the World Economic Forum.
7. Big den set to open in Ratchadaphisek: Chuwit
   Outspoken MP Chuwit Kamolvisit yesterday claimed that a big gambling den would open next week in Bangkok's Ratchadaphisek area, near another den he told police about earlier.
8. Lese majeste debate tests Thais’ ability to disagree peacefully
   Thai society is facing a major test in the way it handles the stark ideological differences on what to do with the controversial lese-majeste law.
9. GAT, PAT results released Tuesday
   Results of the General Aptitude Test and Professional Aptitude Test, better known as GAT and PAT, will be announced on Tuesday by the National Institute of Educational Testing Service (NIETS).
10. Leadership Challenges Mount in the Unpredictable World of Social Media
    Social networking and communications tools such as Facebook and Twitter are putting new pressures on business and government leaders.
11. PM backs Thailand’s future at WEF
    Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has assured business leaders in Davos, Switzerland that Thailand's economy is strong enough to accommodate investors while the government has embarked on measures to prevent future flood crises and end domestic political disputes.
12. Thai Night draws CEOs at Davos WEF
    The Thai Night at World Economic Forum in Davos was well attended by global corporate leaders.
13. Arabs suspend Syria mission
    The Arab League on Saturday suspended its controversial observer mission in Syria, a day after the monitors' chief said killing had spiked this week, with the death toll approaching 200.
14. Liverpool oust Man United
    Liverpool advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday by defeating Manchester United 2-1 at Anfield.
15. Two die in 6-vehicle crash
    Two men were killed in a rear-end collision involving six large vehicles on the Kanchanaphisek Expressway in Samut Prakan province on Saturday.
16. Paes completes career slam
    Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied the Bryan brothers a record 12th men's grand slam doubles title on Saturday as they beat the American top seeds in straight sets in the Australian Open final.
17. Police deny Chuwit casino claim
    The Metropolitan Police Bureau deputy chief has denied MP Chuwit Kamolvisit’s allegation that a large casino would open in central Bangkok on Thursday and Friday this week.
18. Woman strong symbol for non-violence: Yingluck
    Woman can be a strong symbol for non-violence and will play a role in bringing political reconciliation in Thailand, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra told a gathering at the World Economic Forum.
19. US stocks mixed despite optimism over Greek debt
    Washington - Major US stock indices were mixed on Friday in spite of optimism that Greece will reach a debt-restructuring agreement with bondholders.
20. Flood aid tops govt to-do list
    Helping flood-hit people and delivering on promises of wage increases top the list of the 10 priorities for the reshuffled cabinet of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, a survey shows.
21. World Economic Forum Cyber Resilience Initiative to Safeguard Digital Environment
    World Economic Forum launches initiative on Cyber Resilience: www.weforum.org/cyber
22. Narcotics Suppression Bureau, DSI in joint operation arrest 10 drug dealers
    Narcotics Suppression Bureau, Dept of Special Investigation in joint operation arrest 10 drug dealers with 400,000 meth pills, 24 kgs of ice at Soi Ramkhamhaeng 24/3
23. PT preparing for BKK governor election
    The Pheu Thai Party is gearing up for a Bangkok governor election expected to come by the end of this year following an early resignation from the post of MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra, party deputy spokeksman Jirayu Huangsap said on Saturday.
24. PT eyes Bangkok governor vote
    The Pheu Thai Party is gearing up for an election to choose a new Bangkok governor, possibly by the end of this year, if MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra steps down early, says deputy party spokesman Jirayu Huangsap.
25. Chuwit: Casino opening soon in Bangkok
    A large casino will be opened in the heart of Bangkok on Feb 2-3, Rak Prathet Thai Party MP Chuwit Kamolvisit said on Saturday.