Bangkok university honours Moily for making Bangalore an IT hub

General Sources - Friday 24th May, 2013

Union Minister Veerapa Moily was presented with a "Global Citizen Award" by an university here for his role in transforming Bangalore as a global IT hub during his tenure as Karnataka Chief Minister.The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), presented the award to the Minister who was chief guest at the university's graduation ceremony yesterday. The award was presented to him by ...

Japan stocks inch up a day after rout

The Nation - Friday 24th May, 2013

Tokyo - Japanese stocks inched up Friday, recouping some of the 7 per cent lost the previous day after an unexpected drop in a Chinese business confidence index. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed up 128.47 points, or 0.89 per cent, at 14,612.45, while the broader-based Topix index rose 5.74 points, or 0.48 per cent, to end the day at 1,194.08. Stocks jumped in intra-day trading, ...

A day at the museums

Bangkok Post - Friday 24th May, 2013

Museums usually conjure up images of boring rooms filled with old stuff on display collecting dust and noisy groups of bored school kids. But some museums in Thailand, both official and unofficial, are dedicated to esoteric subjects filled with exhibits you probably wouldn't imagine meriting their own safe keeping. We hope you'll have some fun while learning something new at these ...

Urgent Four rangers killed in bomb attack in Pattani

The Nation - Friday 24th May, 2013

Pattani - Muslim insurgents detonated a road-side bomb to ambush a unit of rangers, killing four of them on the visakha Bhucha Day. The blast occurred in Moo 4 village inTambon Buarae in Sai Buri district at 10:50 am. The rangers were travelling in their pick-up truck on their way to keep security at a Buddhist temple. The ...

Thai Pork Sweet Potato Curry

West Australian - Friday 24th May, 2013

3 tbsp fresh coriander, roughly chopped extra coriander leaves for garnish Heat the oil in a big pot. Cook the garlic and ginger for a minute to soften. Add the curry paste and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Add the potato and pork, combining well. Cook stirring for a minute. Add the remaining ingredients, stir, and then simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve with rice and garnish with extra ...

Thailand concedes rights abuses raised by UN rapporteur

Bangkok Post - Friday 24th May, 2013

Thailand has conceded to issues raised by a UN special rapporteur as alleged malpractice regarding freedom of expression and migrant labour, and to the fatal harassment of human rights ...

Muslim insurgents suspected in roadside bombing that kills 5 soldiers in southern Thailand

Canada.com - Friday 24th May, 2013

HAT YAI, Thailand - Five soldiers have been killed and one wounded by a roadside bomb in Thailand's insurgency-plagued south. Police Col. Jeera Setdao-ngerntrakul said Friday that Muslim insurgents were suspected of detonating the bomb in Saiburi district in Pattani province as a pickup truck carrying the six soldiers passed by. He said the soldiers were on their way to assist security ...

Thailand to bend to investors needs

Bangkok Post Business - Friday 24th May, 2013

TOKYO - Thailand will go the extra mile to accommodate the wishes of long-term Japanese investors by introducing new regulations more in line with the recommendations they have made, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on ...

Bird flu strain can go airborne researchers say

The Nation - Friday 24th May, 2013

Beijing - A deadly strain of the bird flu virus can be transmitted between some animals through the air, scientists said Friday. An international team of researchers found that the H7N9 strain of the virus transferred efficiently between ferrets via direct contact, but less efficiently by airborne exposure. Pigs however were unable to transmit the virus to other pigs or to ferrets, according to ...

Thailand lands more international visitors

Travel Blackboard - Thursday 23rd May, 2013

Thailand has welcomed 19.04 percent more international arrivals during January and April this year, compared to the same period last year. According to Ministry of Tourism and Sports data, up to 8.841 million trips were registered into the country during the first four months of the year, up from 7,427 million in 2012. Delivering the highest number of growth, Chinese arrivals increased by ...

Bangkok eyes Heritage status for Chao Phraya

General Sources - Thursday 23rd May, 2013

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to campaign for a section of the Chao Phraya River to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage site. Deputy Bangkok Governor Jumpol Sumpaopol yesterday said the House of Representatives' Standing Committee on Lands, Natural Resources and the Environment had resolved to push for the listing of the stretch of the river from the Phra Phuttha ...

Three Thai Nationals Sentenced For Overstaying

Bru Direct - Thursday 23rd May, 2013

Bandar Seri Begawan - Three Thai nationals - two men and one woman - were sentenced to jail, and the men, with strokes of the cane, which was passed down yesterday by the Bandar Seri Begawan Magistrate's Court after all defendants pleaded guilty to overstaying in the country without reasonable causes. Forty-four-year-old Sombat Chamnanrop is incarcerated for six months and will be ...