IN BRIEF
Former workers at liquor company Sura Maharas sue premier, others
Two hundred former employees of whisky distiller Sura Maharas Co Ltd lodged a lawsuit with the Administrative Court yesterday against caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and seven others for malfeasance and other offences.
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Herbal cures for back pain, diabetes show promise
People suffering from diabetes and lower back-pain may find a new cure in Thai herbs including mulberry and Derris scandens Benth as an initial study had produced results that exceeded expectations, a senior official said yesterday.
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Surin nominee report denied
The deputy commerce permanent secretary yesterday denied a newspaper report that businessman Surin Upatkoon was found to be a nominee of a foreign investor through his investment in Kularb Kaew Co Ltd.
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Rector rejects list of Top 50 universities
Thammasat University's rector yesterday vowed to reject the top 50 universities list coming out today, saying the Higher Education Commission's evaluation was too narrow and would create discord in higher education.
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Most young mums still schoolgirls
Almost 78 per cent of young mothers in Bangkok became pregnant while they were school students, research has found.
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Survey shows risks of driving after drinking cough mixture
Driving under the influence of depressants such as cough mixture almost doubles the risk of road accidents, researchers at Bangkok's Ramathibodi Hospital said.
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Witnesses testify in THAI case
Several witnesses testified yesterday in a major civil case lodged against Thai Airways International (THAI) and a group of its former executives.
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