Driven to acquire power and wealth
Whenever Thaksin Shinawatra has been in trouble or has needed to get a deal done, his wife Khunying Pojaman has always been there to take care of it. She is behind his success - and also behind his troubles.
Thailand's education gets an 'A' from Unesco
Thailand has made considerable progress in its Education for All (EFA) goals especially in the pre-primary education sector, according to a report published by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).
Thaksin's schemes go under the scanner
A comprehensive review of several schemes initiated by the Thaksin Shinawatra administration will take place until next month, including the Bangkok Fashion Project, negotiations on pending free-trade agreements, and the future of Don Muang airport.
Action in Bangkok Sevens from today
[RUGBY UNION] Thailand's biggest annual rugby tournament, the Bangkok Sevens, kicks off today and finishes on Sunday at the Police Stadium in Bangkok.
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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A man has pierced his jaw with a metal bar as part of a parade to celebrate the Vegetarian Festival in Songkhla province on Friday.
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