enlarge An infantry soldier guards at a 50-rai of poppy fields which were about ten kilometres from the border in Tak's Ungpang district on Tuesday. The soldiers raided the plantations that would be burnt down.//Photo by Ekkapong Praditpong
Second birdflu outbreak in Nong Khai
A fresh H5N1 birdflu outbreak has been found in hens in the far northeast province of Nong Khai, Livestock Development Department directorgeneral Pirom Srichan said Tuesday.
CDA allows non-CDA to chair charter writing
The Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) relaxed Tuesday its earlier rule that excludes non-CDA members from being eligible for the position of chairperson of the 35-person constitution drafters .
Cabinet terminates telecom excise scheme
The Cabinet Tuesday approved the reduction of telecom excise rate for both fixed line and cellular services to zero per cent, a change from 2 per cent and 10 per cent respectively.
DSI told to investigate Bangkok bombings
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont yesterday assigned the Justice Ministry's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to carry out a parallel inquiry into the New Year's Eve bombings in Bangkok, reportedly because he did not fully trust the police handling of the investigation.
AOT plays down runway cracks
Airports of Thailand (AOT) Plc insists runway and taxiway cracks at Suvarnabhumi Airport - which could cost Bt1 billion to fix - are not serious enough to prompt airlines to shift back to Don Muang.
Flowerpot bomb injures six in South
A powerful bomb hidden in a flowerpot near the entrance of a Narathiwat restaurant injured at least six people in another violent incident in the restive region.
Danai says Taiwan will be tough
Danai Udomchoke says the burden of carrying the nation's expectations will be heavy on his fragile shoulders if compatriot and Thai No 1 Paradorn Srichaphan cannot recover in time for the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone qualifying round against Taiwan early next month.
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An infantry soldier guards at a 50-rai of poppy fields which were about ten kilometres from the border in Tak's Ungpang district on Tuesday. The soldiers raided the plantations that would be burnt down.//Photo by Ekkapong Praditpong
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