Fired ‘Bangkok Post’ editor says cousin of top TRT figure fed him information; sues for Bt13m damages and return of job

PM in no hurry to tour crisis zone

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday he was not planning an immediate visit to flood-affected areas in the South because he did not want to distract officials from flood-relief efforts. Meanwhile, the government has cancelled a plan to host a charity TV programme to solicit public donations for flood relief in the South after the premier objected.

Planned PRD revamp labelled as ‘yet another govt give-away’

The government’s plan to turn the Public Relations Department (PRD) into the Service Delivery Unit was denounced yesterday as yet another give-away to vested interests under the guise of restructuring. “I believe there is hidden agenda to benefit vested interests,’’ said chief Opposition whip Sathit Wongnongteoy.

Retired economist cracks code

“The nephew of the chief died. They waited for father. The four brothers left for the jungle in the year of 532. But it remained nothing for me, don’t bother the chief. Whom-ever is evil, leave him to me.”