Slimming pills 'led to girl's death'
A 16-year-old cheerleader at a famous girls' school has succumbed to acute kidney failure - an untimely death her parents blamed on her year-long dependence on weight-control pills.
Siranya Ukawong, who was due to be in Grade 11, died on Monday night.
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Court rejects petition against FTA
The Administrative Court yesterday turned down a petition by a group of Thai non-government groups to block a free-trade deal with Japan, saying the issue was beyond its jurisdiction.
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Tribunal calls for restraint in remarks on poll-fraud cases
The Constitution Tribunal yesterday warned all parties in the two electoral fraud cases before it to be careful in their comments following remarks from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) spokesman that triggered harsh criticism.
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Arms deals favoured over free education
Good news for generals and the arms industry! The junta's Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) decided yesterday to add a new green light for the possibility of more arms purchases.
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Army set to ban male pillion riders in bid to stop attacks
The Fourth Army Area is set to ban men riding pillion on motorbikes in the far South.
But it will allow women - as long as they don't cover their faces.
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Most are against scrapping of lottery
Most people disagree with the plan to scrap the two- and three-digit lotteries, although many want the government to suppress all forms of gambling, a nation-wide survey revealed on Wednesday.
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High-heeled abuse
A group of parents yesterday lodged a police complaint against a school director for striking their children's heads with her high-heeled shoes.
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Yao druglord gets death sentence
An influential drug dealer was sentenced to death yesterday while his girlfriend and an alleged accomplice were acquitted.
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Bomb suspects given help
Protection of human rights and legal counsel have been provided to two men the police suspect of being New Year's Eve bombers, but the assistance given to the two must not affect the public image of government agencies that are taking action against them, Justice Ministry permanent secretary Charan Pakdithanakul said yesterday.
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Bus services in a sorry state
Researchers note passengers fearful of using system, but have no other choice
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