No plan to sell PTT: Kittiratt
While Korn raises questions about possible conflict of interest, finance minister denies any move to give up control of state enterprise 
Blue Diamond case cop to stay in jail, 4 others sent up
The Appeals Court yesterday upheld the 20-year prison sentence on Police Lt Gen Chalor Kerdthes, the former crimebuster who was at the centre of the infamous Saudi Blue Diamond case, for abusing authority, suspect extortion and embezzlement of.. 
DSI look into encroachment
Officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) went to Suan Phung district in Ratchaburi yesterday to meet former deputy education minister Narisara Chavaltanpipat's father in relation to allegations of encroachment on stateowned land. 
Fatal blast in Pattani killed 1 and injured many others
A pickup bomb exploded in the heart of Pattani town yesterday morning, killing a pensioner and injuring 11 other victims. 
Hotel faces demolition after court verdict
A newly completed hotel in Soi Ruamrudee may have to be demolished following a landmark verdict by the Central Administrative Court yesterday. 
Farmers protest over flooded fields
More than 100 farmers yesterday rallied in front of the Bang Pla Ma District Office in Suphan Buri over the fivemonthlong flooding in their paddy fields.
Inmate's wife surrenders as prison drug cleanup continues
The wife of Bang Kwang Prison inmate Peerayuth Phaetsakon yesterday turned herself in to police, declaring she had become rich because of her processed wood business, not through the massive drug..
Youth urged to use condoms as Valentine's Day nears
One third of sexually active youths in the capital have swapped partners at least once, a recent survey showed.
Royal photo helps flood fundraising
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has featured a photo she took of the famous Wat Chaiwatthanaram in heavilyinundated Ayutthaya province in a photo exhibition which raised more than..
Crackdown on illegal motorbike taxis in Bangkok
Bangkok police have begun a crackdown on unauthorised operations of taxi motorcycles, after Wan Yoobamrung, a secretary to the transport minister, launched an inspection earlier this week and vowed to..
BTS extension work resumes
The construction of a BTS extension from Taksin Bridge station to Phetkasem Road has begun, after a delay caused by last year's floods. Completion is scheduled before the Queen's birthday in August..
River overflows cause floods in Ayutthaya: Egat
Sena district of Ayutthaya was flooded due to heavy rainfall not the water releases by Bhumibhol and Sirikit dams, said Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.
WB guidebook on urban flooding released on Monday
World Bank on Monday will release a new guidebook "Cities and Flooding: A Guide to Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management for the 21st Century".
Bomb explodes next to provincial hall, killing one
Pattani - Insurgents detonated a homemade-bomb hidden in a pick-up truck parked near the provincial hall, killing a civilian and injuring 12 others Thursday morning.







