enlarge Children perform a lion dance in the street of China town in Manila on Fridayahead of the Chinese New Year. Chineses around the world are to celebrate the year of the pig on Sunday.//AFP
Today's Big Stories
Govt launches commemorative events for HM the King's 80th birthday
The government inaugurated Friday state-commissioned celebratory events to commemorate His Majesty the King's 80th birthday this year, while announcing an official end to state functions marking the 60th anniversary of HM's accession to the throne.
Thailand wants Malaysia's offer to mediate talks with rebels
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said that the government agreed to accept Malaysia's offer to mediate negotiation with insurgents who flared up the deep south, reversing earlier denial statement made by the foreign minister.
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Don Muang unlikely to reopen after airline snub
Don Muang Airport may not be reopened as fewer-than-expected airlines have shown any intention of moving their operations back to the old airport, said an executive of Airports of Thailand (AOT).
Somkid volunteers to take advisory role for govt
Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak made a surprise comeback yesterday as an economic envoy to shore up investor confidence and boost international understanding of the sufficiency economy theory.
Bt4-bn kitty to fund local soft-drink war
Thailand's soft-drink market will become a marketing battlefield this year, with plans by makers to spend a total of nearly Bt4 billion to persuade Thais to choose their brand.
German found dead in Udon Thani lock-up
A German man charged with raping a minor was found dead in his prison cell in what was believed to be a suicide, police said yesterday.
Paradorn in no hurry to get back
[TENNIS] Recovering tennis star Paradorn Srichaphan is in no rush to return to action as he wants his injured wrist to heal fully before he picks up the racquet again.
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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Children perform a lion dance in the street of China town in Manila on Fridayahead of the Chinese New Year. Chineses around the world are to celebrate the year of the pig on Sunday.//AFP
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