IN BRIEF
Procurement scandal
Probe local firm's role: Alongkorn
Democrat Party deputy leader Alongkorn Polabutr yesterday asked caretaker Commerce Minister Somkid Jatusripitak to investigate a local firm that was allegedly hired to fulfil the counter-trade requirement in the fire-equipment procurement deal.
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iTV case could lead to criminal charges
The government panel investigating iTV Plc's concession contract will question those believed to be responsible for an alleged change to the contract that was not approved by Cabinet.
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Burma pressed again
Asean will next week make another attempt to push Burma towards democracy and national reconciliation.
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Thai worker hurt, more flee from violence in Gaza
A Thai worker in southern Israel was slightly injured by a rocket fired from Gaza on Tuesday, while 74 workers were evacuated from the conflict zone in the northern border area near Lebanon, the Thai ambassador to Tel Aviv said yesterday.
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UN concern at emergency decree abuse
The United Nations yesterday called on Thailand to repeal provisions of the controversial emergency decree for the deep South that violate international covenants on human rights.
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BMA driver is jailed for deaths of two tourists
The driver of a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) tractor that ran over and killed two foreign tourists was jailed yesterday pending further investigation.
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Thai kids rank 'below average' on world IQ ranking
The average intelligence quotient (IQ) of Thai children, between 87 and 88 points, remains in the "low average" category when ranked internationally, Vice Minister for Education Watchara Phanchet said yesterday.
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O-Net exams to be held in late February
The National Institute of Education Testing Service (Niets) decided yesterday to hold the O-Net exam on February 24 and 25 next year.
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Round-up of alleged land scammers 'could hurt image'
The governor of Surat Thani expressed concern yesterday that a round-up of foreigners allegedly involved in land scams on Koh Samui may affect the province's business image.
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