enlarge Members of slum communities in four region rally near Government House on Monday, demanding for the government to provide lodgings for people. The rally also marked World Habitat Day on October 2.//Photo by Sakol Sandhiratne
Today's Highlights
China, Asean press ahead on trade, pressure NKorea
Nanning - Chinese and Southeast Asian leaders pledged here Monday to speed up work on creating a huge free trade zone as part deepening economic ties, while pressing North Korea on its nuclear program.
Ban on under-20 girl presenters/dancers urged
The Culture Ministry will push for a new ministerial regulation that will ban students under 20 years of age from working as scantily-clad product presenters and dancers at events.
Thai govt'll not intervene in Temasek-Shin Corp scandal
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsein Loong raised Temasek's purchase of Shin Corp with his Thai counterpart, Surayud Chulanont on the sideline of Asean-China summit in China.
Wrapped up in tradition
Thai devotees descend on Wat Saket to fulfil one of Bangkok's revered ceremonies
Queen voices concern over lewd dancing
Her Majesty the Queen has issued a command cautioning over television images of female dancers in provocative dresses at a Buddhist charity session
Three in a row for Sudket and Saralee
[BADMINTON] Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thungthongkam yesterday retained their mixed doubles title for the third time after winning the final of the Bt250,000 SCG All Thailand Championships at the MCC Hall in The Mall Ngarmwongwarn.
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Members of slum communities in four region rally near Government House on Monday, demanding for the government to provide lodgings for people. The rally also marked World Habitat Day on October 2.//Photo by Sakol Sandhiratne
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