enlarge HRH Princess Chulabhorn presides over a funeral of Chutima Rattanasamnieng at a temple in Songkhla province on Tuesday. Chutima, a teacher of a Pattani school, was shot dead by suspected militants in Pattani province last week.//Photo by Santipap Rammasut
Today's Big Stories
Tsunami could hit Philippines: Japan
TOKYO - The Japan Meteorological Agency warned Tuesday that a powerful earthquake off Taiwan could have triggered a one-meter high tsunami heading towards the Philippines.
Genome scans on blood specimen of tsunami survivors
Thai researchers will conduct whole genome scans on 3,000 blood specimens from tsunami survivors in a bid to determine whether there is any link between genes and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Postponement on Shinawatra's kids' testifying date urged
The lawyer representing children of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has asked the Assets Examination Committee (AEC) to postpone the date for their testimony from Wednesday to next month.
Bhanapot case: Revenue chief axed
The Finance Ministry yesterday fired Sirote Swasdipanich, the director-general of the Revenue Department, and four other senior officials for failing to collect tax from the family of deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thailand wary of S'pore threat
[SOCCER] Thailand's chances of reclaiming the title were dealt a big blow when midfielder Datsakorn Thonglao sustained an injury, leaving him in doubt for their second match against Singapore in the 37th King's Cup today.