enlarge Food and Drug Administration's Secretary General Dr Sirirat Tiptaradon (R) looks at unregistered cosmetics confiscated from 21 shops in Don Muang district on Wednesday. Twenty-one suspects were arrested and a total of Bt5 million worth of comestics were seized. (Photo by Watcharachai Klaipong)
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Finance Ministry starts first economic stimulus package
The Finance Ministry launched on Wednesday its first economic stimulus package worth Bt44.04 billion, aimed at helping small businesses and lowincome groups to access loans.
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY Thai press freedom sinks further
Thailand's press freedom has been labeled as "not free" by the continued
declining for the sixth years and now ranked 127 out of 194 countries
surveyed, according to an international media index on press freedom.
Clarification from Web Editors
There is currently an e-mail being forwarded concerning the Thai government's attempt to block the YouTube web site. This video-sharing web site is carrying video clips that intend to hold the Thai monarchy in contempt.
Lotteries set for a comeback
Yesterday's Cabinet meeting approved in principle the status of the two- and three-digit lotteries but asked for adjustments to bring them in line with existing lottery laws covering cash prizes and profit allocation.
Golf presidency 'a joke or political ploy'
Rivals of deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday described his election as president of the Professional Golf Association of Thailand (PGAT) on Monday as a joke.
Patiwat not to defend his crown
[TAEKWONDO] Injured Patiwat Thongsalap will not make it to the WTF World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships in Beijing from May 15 to 23 to defend the title he won on home soil last year.
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Food and Drug Administration's Secretary General Dr Sirirat Tiptaradon (R) looks at unregistered cosmetics confiscated from 21 shops in Don Muang district on Wednesday. Twenty-one suspects were arrested and a total of Bt5 million worth of comestics were seized. (Photo by Watcharachai Klaipong)
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