AVIAN INFLUENZA ADB to establish $38m 'war fund'
Grant intended to help Asian countries act quickly to control, contain infections
Arsonist sets small fire at charter court
An arsonist set fire to the library of the Constitution Court shortly before 1am yesterday, but security guards were able to extinguish it before much damage was done, the court's secretary-general Sanit Chornanan said.
Parents pray kids will win top school spots
Parents were seen praying for good luck at shrines at prestigious schools in Bangkok yesterday morning as secondary schools across the country began accepting applicants for places in their Grade 7 and Grade 10 classes next semester.
Deluge of appeals
The Supreme Court yesterday assigned 15 teams of judges to conduct appellate reviews on candidacy qualifications in a bid to expedite rulings ahead of the April 2 election.
Fugitive Norwegian, African to be expelled
Immigration Police recently arrested two foreigners, a fugitive Scandinavian murder suspect and an alleged African drug dealer, a senior officer told a press conference yesterday.
Royal guest list unveiled for King's anniversary
Monarchs and their spouses from 14 countries will attend celebrations marking His Majesty the King's 60th year on the throne this year. His Majesty is the world's longest-reigning monarch.
