Bangkok icon into the swing of things
Work has commenced on the dismantling and removal of Bangkok's 224-year-old Giant Swing.
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IN BRIEF
agriculture
Allegations over rubber scam could rebound on Thaksin government
The government's probe into an alleged rubber-seedling scam under deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra would take more than two months to complete.
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Bt10m jackpots only
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) board yesterday agreed to keep the jackpot prize for the two- and three-digit lottery - but only up to Bt10 million.
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Bangkok police chiefs reshuffled
The Metropolitan Police Bureau yesterday released its reshuffle list of senior police officers, and many of those moved have ties to significant government members promoted to key positions.
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Chaturon red-faced as accusations fly
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva dropped a bombshell about subversive elements at yesterday's meeting between party leaders and Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont.
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IN BRIEF
outdoor theatre
A showcase for Sukhothai Park
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Greenpeace sues over GM papaya
An environmental group petitioned the Administrative Court yesterday to halt the alleged spread of genetically modified papaya in many provinces as a result of alleged "negligence" by Adisak Sreesunpagit, director-general of the Department of Agriculture.
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Ammar to head team revising Bt30 scheme
A distinguished economist and adviser to the Council for National Security will lead a team revising how the country delivers universal healthcare.
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Flood eases but Royal aid flows
As Central Thailand's flood levels gradually ease, Her Majesty the Queen and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn continue to offer help to victims.
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Call for sports funds panel
An independent fund should be set up to support local sports, which stand to lose heavily from the ban on alcohol advertising, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation has suggested.
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Farmers in North fear Flora expo chemicals
Villagers and environmentalists are worried residue from pesticides and chemical fertilisers used at the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 in Chiang Mai will contaminate waterways.
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