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.
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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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