GLOBAL WARMING

Bangkok initiates campaign to reduce impact of climatte change

While scientists from all over the world were working to finalise a report on mitigation of global warming in the UN building here, the capital was coming up with its own initiative to reduce the impact of climate change.
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"Political Development Council" nears completion : PM

The government is planning to unveil a master plan for political development later this month and complete draft legislation to form the Political Development Council, an integral part of political reforms to boost civic society.
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Protesters protest outside US embassy against US report

A group of activists protested outside the US embassy on Thursday here against a new report that ranked the kingdom among the world's worst offenders of intellectual property rights amid a patent row with Western drug firms.
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Wrangle over costs hits climate change talks

Climate change experts battled for agreement Thursday on how to fight global warming as crucial UN talks here entered their final phase, with China railing against the cost of action, delegates said.
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STATUS DOWNGRADE

Outrage grows at US trade pressure

HIV groups to march on embassy; lobbyist linked to Thaksin PR firm
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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.
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