Students go to Pattani in spite of the dangers
While a lot of Pattani residents are trying to resettle outside
the violence prone province, Prangsai Lanthaisong from Chonburi province is determined to make Pattani her new home for the next four years.
Metal dust takes a heavy toll on ailing farmer's lungs
A 52-year-old, non-smoking Lop Buri dairy farmer suffering from chronic lung disease claims he fell ill from seven years of inhaling dust emitted by a steel mill near his home.
Thai govt should not worry about the country's image abroad
The current interim government should not worry too much about the country's image abroad, UN Conference on Trade and Development secretarygeneral Supachai Panitchpakdi advised Monday.
Senior official tries to pay kickbacks on electoral fraud case
Justice Ministry permanent secretary Charan Pakdithanakul on Monday claimed that a senior official had tried to pay kickbacks for an acquittal verdict in the electoral fraud case involving the Thai Rak Thai Party.
Graft buster orders assets of ousted PM and his wife frozen
Assets Examination Committee (AEC) ruled on Monday to freeze assets of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his associates on charges of policy corruption and malfeasance.
Unctad chief Supachai calls on Thailand to enhance competitiveness
Dr Supachai Panitchpakdi, the secretary general of the United Nations for Trade and Development, has called on the Surayud government to pursue an economic policy that stimulates competition and also engages broadbased participation from the Thai people at all levels.
Web cast for June 11
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LIVE BROADCAST : Roundtable on the future of Thai universities
First of the Nation Roundtable on "Our Universities" organised in collaboration with the Office of Higher Education Commission
AEC to announce whether to freeze ousted PM's assets
Mobile broadcast units of all television channels are on a stand by at the Assets Examination Committee office on Rama VI on Monday amid speculations that AEC will announce its decision whether to freeze assets of exiled prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra or not.
Asian photographers win the 2nd Asia Press Photo Contest
Beijing - Eight photographers from across the region were cited for their outstanding work in the 2nd Asia Press Photo Contest co-organised by Asia News Network and China Daily.
Gunmen kill three teachers in midday
Gunmen killed three elementary school teachers at midday Monday, marking another setback for the security agencies who vowed to step up protection for educators in the restive region where a public schools and teachers have come under increasing attacks.
TRAVEL SECTION Counting the steps to heaven
Our travel writer, Phoowadon Duangmee, has visited Wat Phou, a World Heritage Site in southern Laos. He says it offers earthly delights in a sacred setting.
