enlarge Residents make their way thru plumes of volcanic ash on Saturday after Bulusan volcano spewed a column of ash into the air in Philippines. The unstable Bulusan volcano spewed a column of ash into the air, showering 11 villages with ash, government scientists said. Bulusan shot a four-kilometre plume of ash into the air, scattering particles for some six kilometres.//AFP
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PM vows to finish his term
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont reaffirmed his determination on Saturday to complete his oneyear term of office, saying he saw himself as instrumental in restoring democratic rule.
"My funeral would be simple," Thanpuying Poonsuk
Thanpuying Poonsuk Banomyong, wife of late prime minister and elder istateman Pridi, died early Saturday of heart failure. She was 95 years old.
Business as usual for delisting bank
Standard Chartered Bank (Thai) yesterday applied to delist its shares to avoid being forced off the Stock Exchange of Thailand for keeping its free-float below the prescribed minimum ratio for years.
Thailand's chances dampen
[VOLLEYBAL] Thailand's chances of finishing among the top three in the 6th Asian Youth Girls' Volleyball Championship are bleak as they take on defending champions China at the Chakangrao Gymnasium today.