Three senior-most monks elevated in the Royal Chapter

In marking the King's birthday, His Majesty has elevated three senior Buddhist monks in the Royal Chapter....

COST OF LIVING

Subsidies extended for three more months
Poor Thais to benefit from measures to curb water, power, bus, train, gas fees

Padaung on show in Mae Rim
The Karen Network for Culture and Environment called yesterday for authorities to investigate a community of....

More holidays next year
Workers, especially state officials and bank employees, could enjoy about one day-off for every three working....

Schools to teach science and maths in English next year
At least 500 schools to teach science and mathematics in English next year, Education Minister Jurin....
Documents to carry HM's birthday speech
A total 9,999,999 pieces of documents carrying speehes of His Majesty on his birthday last Saturday will be....
Kaset-Nawamin best for racing
Bangkok's KasetNawamin Road seems to be a favourite with street racers, who have used it 56 nights so far....
Unesco recognises Sam Chuck conservation efforts
Unesco will present an award to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Friday as part of a move to recognise the....

Environment

Chiang Mai villagers up in arms over irrigation scheme
A group of Chiang Mai villagers has voiced opposition to a Bt900-million irrigation project that will flood....

Health&Science

Health ministry to bust calendars with beverage logos
The Public Health Ministry is considering action against alcohol beverage firms that distribute calendars....

Education

Mahidol team a cut above rest in robot competition
A Mahidol University team bagged the top award at the Thailand Rescue Robot Championship held last week.