Chalerm seeks cooperation

Of the 14 checked, four agreed to cooperate by voluntarily removing harmful messages, he said. The government will try to reason with the webmasters before enforcing the law, he added. - The Nation

Chaovarat gets royal nod to take up post

In a royal command on the Cabinet line-up released yesterday, Chaovarat Chanweerakul has been appointed social development and human security minister in place of Sutha Chansaeng, who resigned due to ill health.

People Power Party MP Wichan Minchainan is to replace Chaovarat as the Deputy Public Health Minister. - The Nation

EC receives PM's defence on shows

The Election Commission (EC) has received a statement from Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej defending his involvement in two cooking shows as an honorary presenter without any job contract, EC member Sodsri Sattayatham said yesterday.

Samak's defence has ruled out the employee status because he had never received a salary, Sodsri said.

Face Media, the producer of the two shows aired by Channel 3 and Channel 5, only reimbursed Samak for his petrol costs for each of his appearances, she said. - The Nation