Probable brain death; mother prays for miracle; Rector cancels competition

Extortion alleged in money for provincial projects

Local politicians have abused government projects geared towards rural areas by trying to extort money from villagers who want access to handouts, community leaders said yesterday.

Monks demand Buddhism be designated official religion

About 100 monks and 500 lay followers gathered yesterday outside Parliament to demand an amendment to the Constitution to make Buddhism the country’s official religion.

Hazing: Probe and punish, says Adisai

Minister says time has come for universities to investigate complaints of gruesome excess

Peace zones declared in deep South

The government plans to set up “peace zones” in the deep South by deploying armed forces in certain districts to contain the violence, Interior Minister Chidchai Vanasatidya said yesterday.

Muslim official arrested after running checkpoint in pickup

Police arrested a local Muslim official in Narathiwat on Sunday night following a high-speed chase after the man ran a checkpoint. In the pickup, the officers discovered a large amount of fertiliser that could be used to make bombs.

Muslim health under the spotlight

High blood pressure, diabetes, asthma and joint diseases are among the common health problems afflicting the Muslim population nationwide, a recent study found.

VETERAN’S REVOLT: All eyes on Snoh as TRT board convenes

Ruling party expected to dissolve position of chief adviser

Hopes fading for senators’ no-confidence debate bid

The attempt by a group of senators to open a no-confidence debate against the government is likely to be aborted again, senators admitted yesterday.

US seeks ‘Mr Wee’ in CTX case

American authorities are looking for an elusive Singaporean man at the centre of the CTX corruption scandal, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday.

Statue to commemorate slain activist Charoen

A statue commemorating Charoen Wat-aksorn, a local hero murdered last June after initiating a campaign against a power plant in Prachuap Khiri Khan, is set to be completed by August.

Illegal workers ‘should be allowed’ bank accounts

Illegal immigrants should be allowed to open special bank accounts to enable them to transfer money to their own countries to prevent the funds from being stolen from Thai couriers, a labour activist said yesterday.

NEW PRINCE: Bangkok celebrates birth

Lavish parties to be held this coming weekend, thanks to BMA and agencies

KOH SAMET UPGRADE: Overhaul plan may be scrapped after outcry

Tourism agency draws flak over idea to make island a high-end destination

SID asked to probe monk’s death

A monk who had vociferously been protesting against illegal logging was gunned down on Saturday in Fang district and activists claim the police are now looking to close the case fast, even though they have not tracked down the killer.

Tsunami still plagues schools

Last year’s tsunami not only wreaked havoc on the economy of areas along the Andaman coast, it has also caused a major disruption in the area’s educational system.

Mae Hong Son wants tunnel to Chiang Mai

The Mae Hong Son Chamber of Commerce has urged the government to approve the construction of a tunnel road through the mountains to link the northern city with Chiang Mai.