Bangkok governor says he has green light to complete rail line to Thon Buri. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday received Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s nod for its plan to extend the Skytrain route from Saphan Taksin to Thon Buri.

GPO to make generic Tamiflu from January

The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation said it would start producing a generic version of Tamiflu in January so that the anti-viral drug is available in the event of a global influenza pandemic. Wanchai Subhachaturus, deputy managing-director of the state drug manufacturer, said the first batch of the drug, believed to be the best defence against a bird-flu pandemic, would probably come out at the end of January.

55% of secondary schools fail grade

Fifty-five per cent of secondary schools across the country, mostly small-scale government-run institutions, have failed national educational standard requirements, a seminar on education reforms was told yesterday.

Passengers of drunk drivers may face fines

Bangkok’s police are calling for passengers of drunk drivers to be punished as well, while seeking jail terms for drivers who are repeat offenders.

Ministry threatens to fine 7-Elevens

The Public Health Ministry yesterday threatened to take tough action against 7-Eleven for ignoring the ministry’s ban on cigarette displays at points of purchase after being given verbal and written warnings.

Yongyuth slams TRT faction

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Yongyuth Tiyapairat yesterday slammed a member of Thai Rak Thai’s Wadah faction for bringing a “climate of disharmony” to the political landscape.

Is Luangta Maha Bua changing his tone?

In a change of tone from his recent sermons, Luangta Maha Bua on Thursday praised Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s leadership and said he had never been angry with him because the premier had been fair and had dharma in his heart.

ROAD TO THE SENATE: BANGKOK: Graft-buster eyes Bangkok seat

Former NCCC chief Klanarong Chantik, labour, health and education activists among contenders

Panel finds against NBIA

Senate committee to urge legal action against Srisook, other directors

NBC selection was legal, judge opines

The judge advocate of the Central Administrative Court yesterday said the Permanent Secretary’s Office and the National Broadcasting Commission

Court ‘legally obliged’ to address NCCC concerns

The Constitution Court is legally obliged to consider

Insurgents continue mayhem in deep South

Fresh violence in the South broke out yesterday as insurgents planted bombs, stole state-issued guns and shot volunteers.