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From teacher to farmer (updated with slideshow)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/07/2013
» One of the first students I met when I arrived at Nakorn Si Thammarat Teachers’ College in 1968 was Chamnong Srithara. Now, retired from the teaching profession, Chamnong has taken up a new career. Here is his story. (Go to the bottom for a video slideshow.)
'Al-Qaeda' issues Thaksin threat
Online Reporters, Published on 28/07/2013
» A YouTube video claiming to be an al-Qaeda threat against fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra was removed by the video service on Saturday as too violent, and then reappeared hours later.
Putin urges Ukraine to join forces with Russia
AFP, Published on 28/07/2013
» President Vladimir Putin on Saturday urged Ukraine to join forces with former fellow Soviet state Russia, saying Russians and Ukrainians were "one people."
Bad boy badminton stars banned for fight
News, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 28/07/2013
» The Badminton Association of Thailand (BAT) has suspended Bodin Issara for two years and Maneepong Jongjit for three months for their on-court brawl in the men's doubles final at the Canada Open last Sunday. The decision was made after a two-hour meeting yesterday.
Thaksin sings Worachai bill's praises in HK
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/07/2013
» Deposed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has praised Pheu Thai MP Worachai Hema for proposing an amnesty bill that aims to free all detained red-shirt demonstrators.
Oil spill threatens Rayong beaches
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/07/2013
» Emergency response authorities were still struggling late last night to contain about 50,000 litres of crude oil that spilled into the sea off the eastern province of Rayong, threatening a major tourist beach.
B30bn in water funds 'already spent'
News, Published on 28/07/2013
» Almost 30 billion baht of state funds has been spent on projects under the controversial 350-billion-baht water management scheme, the Water and Flood Management Commission (WFMC) says.The money was spent despite the fact the Central Administrative Court ordered the scheme be delayed until the public hearing process and the health and environmental impact assessment studies for the projects had been completed.
Chalerm blasted for parading teen
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 28/07/2013
» A non-government group has attacked Labour Minister Chalerm Yubamrung and drug officials for failing to observe the rights of a teenage actress who was photographed while allegedly smoking crystal methamphetamine.
Officials believe poachers poisoned female tiger
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/07/2013
» Wildlife officials suspect poisoning was the cause of death of an adult female tiger found near Huai Kha Khaeng wildlife sanctuary in Uthai Thani province.
Honeymooning Thais killed by lightning strike near Grand Canyon
News, Published on 28/07/2013
» A Chiang Mai engineering lecturer and his wife on honeymoon in the United States were killed after being struck by lightning at a scenic overlook at the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona, authorities said.