
Immunity sought for under-12s

Children under 12 years of age should be exempt from legal prosecution for whatever crime they commit, several senior-ranking officials said yesterday.
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Judicial reshuffle

The Judicial Commission yes?terday approved the reshuffle of 64 senior judges and prominent court officials including the appointment of a new secretary to the Supreme Court.
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Heavy flooding in lower North

Many provinces in the lower North close to the Yom River have been hit by heavy floods since the river began rising over the weekend.
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More new addicts; total number falls

The number of new drug addicts had increased by 30 to 40 per cent while more southern teens were turning to a mixture of Kratom leaves and other narcotics, the PM's adviser for drug suppression policy revealed yesterday.
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A passing grade ... just

Bangkok residents have given their governor a passing grade after two years in the hot seat, according to a poll.
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Apirak vows hearings on new roads

Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin yesterday tried to allay public concerns about land expropriations to be carried out under the city administration's plan to construct 100 new roads.
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Kongsak condemns Sonthi's peace move

Political and Army hard-liners yesterday shot down an idea floated by Army chief Sonthi Boonyaratglin to establish dialogue with key militants in the South, saying the government would not talk to separatists.
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