APPOINTMENT ROW Somkid may resign from his govt post
Former finance minister upset at attack over his new role; will make statement today in response to demands he quit
PM wants ruling on Kularb Kaew
Amid calls to have the control of Thai satellites returned to Thailand, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont yesterday urged the Justice Ministry's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to find out whether the Thai company Kularb Kaew, a key player in the Shin Corp sale, was majority owned by foreigners.
Charter drafter and MP gets jail
Thanaboon jiranuwat, a member of the Constitution Drafting Committee and National Legislative Assembly, will have to quit his posts after the Supreme Court sentenced him yesterday to 40 months in jail for writing a "dud" cheque.
Malaysia tells Thailand: protect our investments in south
Putrajaya, Malaysia - Thailand must ensure the security of Malaysian investments in the kingdom's troubled south, Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said Wednesday.
Illegal Wildlife trade is rampant : PM
The illegal trade in wildlife in Thailand is third only to narcotics and gun running, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Wednesday.
NLA promises to throw out university autonomy bill
National Legislative Assembly (NLA) members promised hunger striking students Wednesday they would throw out legislation to make state universities autonomous institutions.
Suspected militants attack security convoy of Thanpuying Viriya
Latest report showed that Thanpuying Viriya Chavakul suffered a minor cut on her face from flying glass shattered by the bullets from the roadside attack on her convoy in Yala's Krongpinang district.
The Nation Group introduces www.oknation.net
The Nation Multimedia Group (NMG), publisher of The Nation, has announced details of its latest media channel - www.oknation.net web blog - in keeping with the group's plan to fully engage in the digital media era.
PM accepts and respects Somkid's resignation
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said he accepted Somkid Jatusripitak's resignation as chief of economy panel because he respected his decision.
Somkid resigns
Somkid Jatusripitak Wednesday announced his resignation as sufficiency economy envoy, less than a week after his appointment.
