Capital’s authorities to pull out stops for weekend celebrations

Teen slaves rescued from trawlers

Marine police yesterday rescued 15 people, including four teenage boys, from two fishing trawlers on which they had been used as slave labour, following a sea operation at dawn.

Ethnic army lays down arms

More than 800 members of a former ethnic army in Burma have surrendered their weapons to the military government 14 years after signing a cease-fire, the official New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported yesterday.

Labour marches to send two clear messages

Labour organisations will split into two groups for their annual Labour Day march today, with each sending a separate message to the government.

Scandal may lead to Suriya’s exit

The Thai Rak Thai Party is planning a Cabinet reshuffle that would exclude Transport Minister Suriya Jungrung-reangkit in the wake of a scandal caused by the purchase of explosives-detection machines for Suvarnabhumi airport, a party source said yesterday.

Student found dead

A Japanese graduate student at Thammasat University committed suicide in his room out of despair over a failed subject or problems in his country, police speculated yesterday.

Norwegian beauty has roots in Udon Thani

Norway’s Helene Trasavik-Sonkhunkaew will no doubt receive the full support of locals in Udon Thani when she takes part in the Miss Universe 2005 competition this month.

Farmers challenge the lion in its HK den

Two Thai farmers flew to Hong Kong to protest at the annual meeting of the company constructing Rayong’s biggest power station project, claiming it damages their way of life and asking the company to stop its investment.

Radiant youth battled with autism

Mother’s dedication was example to others that condition can be overcome