Monday 8th February, 2010
Thailand: New Bishop of Udon Thani: the proclamation of Christ is the duty of all believers
Spero NewsBishop Joseph Luechai Thatwisai, consecrated on 6 February, launches a missionary appeal to all Catholics in the diocese. The prelate pays "special thanks" to his predecessor and parents, who supporte...
Govt start deploying forces to keep security around country
The NationThe government started deploying several thousands of security forces in 38 provinces across the country - as many as 54 companies of them in Bangkok alone - ahead of the verdict in the assetsseizure ...
Cervical cancer the most lethal for Thai women
The NationNine Thai women die every day from cervical cancer, the deputy chief of the Medical Department revealed Monday. Wanchai Satayawutthipong, who presided over a workshop Monday on guidelines for screenin...
New medical course spark controversy
The NationControversy over an international medical curriculum offered by will come to a head today at a seminar organised by the National Health Commission Office of Thailand (NHCO), which opposes the proposed...
Thai stocks close down 3.32 pt, 0.48 per cent
The NationThai composite stocks index closed on Monday at 688.09, down 3.32 points, or 0.48 per cent amid Bt12.72 billion turnover. Blue chip SET-50 index closed at 482.55, down 2.88 points, or 0.59 per cent. ...
Surat Thani plantation workers enter site they want to rent
The Nationsurrounded a state-owned plantation in Pun Pin district to demand they be allowed to negotiate a rental contract for the area. The group started entering the 4,181-rai site on Sunday evening, as they ...
Taxi drivers, city residents alerted of fake banknotes
The NationThe FM91 traffic station Monday warned the public about strangers passing fake banknotes.Radio station executive Jaiton Sriwangpol said the 1644 hotline had received 57 complaints from August 1-Januar...
80,000 Prathom 3 students have trouble reading Thai
The NationSome 80,000 Prathom 3 students - out of one million nationwide - were illiterate or had difficulty reading Thai, Office of Research and Educational Standards director Benjalak Namfa said yesterday.
Land traffic commission approves two more skytrain routes, Airport Link extension
The NationThe Commission for the Management of Land Traffic meeting Mondday approved two additional skytrain routes, Pink and Orange, and the Airport Link extension to reach the Don Muang Airport.Prime Minister
Cervical cancer the most lethal for Thai women
The NationWanchai Satayawutthipong, who presided over a workshop yesterday on guidelines for screening to detect cervical cancer in 75 provinces, said the disease was the most lethal cancer among Thai women. Mo...
Surayud returns Khao Yai Thiang land to Forestry Department
The NationPrivy Councillor Gen Surayud Chulanont has returned his Khao Yai Thiang land to the Forestry Department, his aide said Monday.Gen Ninnart Biewkhaimook, the aide, said Surayud's lawyer has sent a ...
Govt help sought for Banna Kru Noi
The NationState officials offered yesterday to help the ailing founder of Baan Kru Noi, a charity home for underprivileged children in Bangkok, after she publicly revealed debts of Bt8 million.
Thai stocks midday down 10 pt, 1.45 pct
The NationThe Thai composite stocks index (SET) lost 10.00 points, or 1.45 per cent at noon on Monday to close the morning trading session at 681.41 amid Bt6.47 billion turnover. The blue chip SET-50 index sto...
German man found hanged in Pattaya rented house
The NationPattaya, Chon Buri - A 60-year-old German man has been found dead in his rented room in Pattaya.Police rushed to the house Sunday evening and found Thomas Parfe dead. He was hanged to an iron bar of t...
Thai stocks open down 3.50 pt, 0.51 pct
The NationThai composite stocks index (SET) opened Monday at 687.91, down 3.50 points, or 0.51 per cent. Blue chip SET-50 index was at 482.23, down 3.20 point, or 0.66 per cent. Top five active (value) stocks...
Thailand tightens security ahead of Thaksin ruling
Find LawBANGKOK (AP) - Thailand has started deploying about 20,000 security forces to brace for protests ahead of a widely anticipated court ruling on the $2.2 billion fortune of deposed leader Thaksin Shinaw...
Missing Lawyer Case Tests Thailand Human Rights
VOA"Yes, I will do my very best. I believe that there is a good chance that there will be progress in terms of investigations." - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Six years ago, a prominent human-right...
Missing Lawyer Case Tests Thailand Human Rights
VOA"Yes, I will do my very best. I believe that there is a good chance that there will be progress in terms of investigations." - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Six years ago, a prominent human-right...
Toyota faces fresh questions over recall response
Bangkok Post BusinessToyota's handling of a dangerous gas pedal defect came under fresh scrutiny Monday after the group said it had fixed the flaw for some cars in Europe last year but initially decided against a global r...
Japan's Kirin terminates merger talks with Suntory
Bangkok Post BusinessJapanese beer and soft drink giant Kirin said on Monday it had terminated months-long merger talks with its smaller rival Suntory that had aimed to create a top industry player in Asia.
[02/08] Bomb hits truck carrying Thai soldiers; 7 wounded
Find LawBANGKOK (AP) - Police say suspected insurgents detonated a bomb as two truckloads of soldiers passed, wounding seven troops in Thailand's restive south. Police Lt. Heraman Jehdee says the attack happ...
Bomb hits truck carrying Thai soldiers; 7 wounded
Examiner(AP Photo/Heng Sinith)Cambodian soldiers are seen by a machine gun as they guard along the Cambodia-Thailand border near Preah Vihear temple, Preah Vihear province, about 245 kilometers (152 miles) no...
Japan Airlines 'to stay with American Airlines'
Bangkok Post BusinessJapan Airlines, after declaring bankruptcy last month, appeared set on Monday to keep its current tie-up with American Airlines and end talks to defect to the world's biggest carrier Delta.
Bomb hits trucks carrying Thai soldiers; 7 wounded
The Seattle TimesBANGKOK — Police say suspected insurgents detonated a bomb as two truckloads of soldiers passed, wounding seven troops in Thailand's restive south. Police Lt. Heraman Jehdee says the attack hap...
Bomb hits trucks carrying Thai soldiers; 7 wounded
Gadsden TimesPolice say suspected insurgents detonated a bomb as two truckloads of soldiers passed, wounding seven troops in Thailand's restive south.
Bomb hits trucks carrying Thai soldiers; 7 wounded
Denver PostBANGKOK—Police say suspected insurgents detonated a bomb as two truckloads of soldiers passed, wounding seven troops in Thailand's restive south. Police Lt. Heraman Jehdee says the attack happen...
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