enlarge Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (R) shakes hands with Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont (L) during their meeting at the presidential palace in Manila on Monday. Both leaders discussed regional security and the Thai southern insurgency, but the recent coup will likely stay off the agenda.//AFP
Today's Highlights
Stricter rules on import of LPG equipment : TISI
Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) Monday said it would impose stricter regulations on importers of LPG equipment following frequent explosions in LPG-used vehicles.
China to identify Internet bloggers
Beijing - China intends to require its millions of Internet bloggers to emerge from the shadows and register under their real names in a move that is raising privacy concerns, state press reported Monday.
HK film 'Isabella' bags top honour
Hong Kong's "Isabella" yesterday won Best Film in the World Film Festival of Bangkok for its outstanding performances, while the festival director was happy with an event that received warm reviews from film-makers, the media and viewers.
SPECIAL REPORT Loyal Prommin tried to foil coup
In the fifth of a series of articles marking the first month since the September 19 coup, The Nation focuses on the key role played by Prommin Lertsuridej, one of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's most loyal aides, on that fateful day.
Is the Thai government right to protest Cambodia's appointment of Thaksin as its economic adviser by recalling Thai ambassador and suspending all cooperations?
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Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (R) shakes hands with Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont (L) during their meeting at the presidential palace in Manila on Monday. Both leaders discussed regional security and the Thai southern insurgency, but the recent coup will likely stay off the agenda.//AFP
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