Provinces to prepare for flu epidemic with emergency drills
As the bird flu is spreading globally with new epidemics reported in Europe and the Middle East, plus India, Thailand is about to rehearse its plans for taking action in the event of a national epidemic.
Soldiers in lucky escape from bombs
Militants set off two roadside bombs yesterday aimed at a passing military transport truck and then engaged marines in a tense but brief gunfight before fleeing, officials said.
LA Thais want premier out
A number of Thais living in Los Angeles will stage a rally tomorrow to demand the ousting of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to Thaitown USA News, an online news outlet popular among Thais living abroad.
Samak testifies at probe into fire equipment
Former Bangkok governor Samak Sundaravej yesterday gave evidence to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) regarding the controversial Bt6.7-billion purchase of mini fire trucks and fireboats.
SAUDI JEWELLERY Chalor gets death sentence
Life sentence for ex-commissioner not appropriate, says Appeals Court
