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Chinese experts on way to assist with water management plans
News, Published on 29/04/2012
» China has agreed to send experts to advise Thailand on its water management, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said.
Improvement on almost all Onet grades
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 29/04/2012
» The average grades of almost all Ordinary National Education Test (Onet) subjects have improved, prompting the education minister to suggest making Onet the national standard.
Exhibition turns spotlight on lese majeste defendant Somyos
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 29/04/2012
» An art show and seminar are being held today to raise the issue of judicial procedures concerning lese majeste defendant Somyos Prueksakasemsuk.
DSI to probe loan scheme 'irregularities'
News, Published on 29/04/2012
» The Department of Special Investigation will be asked to look into alleged irregularities involving a loan scheme for teachers during the Abhisit Vejjajiva administration.
Thailand deemed safe from a serious land earthquake
News, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 29/04/2012
» A frightening scenario of hundreds of buildings crashing down and tsunami surges devastating vast areas of Thailand is unlikely, experts say, even though numerous fault lines criss-cross the country.
Little cause for alarm
News, Published on 29/04/2012
» While a comprehensive flood control scheme must continue to be a top priority, there is little chance it will be in effect this year.
Visa recognises Thaksin's real role
News, Published on 29/04/2012
» Regarding the story in yesterday's Bangkok Post, "Thaksin seen as a victim, lawyer says", I beg to differ. Any country granting a visa to Thaksin Shinawatra is purely being pragmatic and diplomatic, because he is now Thailand's de facto prime minister.
Writing on the wall
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 29/04/2012
» Not far from my house in Bangkok is a large telephone junction box on which someone has recently sprayed in large black letters "Jon Smith Was Here!". Not the most original form of graffiti , but at least it was spelt correctly. It would have perhaps been more intriguing if it said "Lady Gaga Was Here" or maybe had a bit of local colour like "Thaksin Was Here".
Reconciled to the obvious
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/04/2012
» There have been three gestures that political analysts call "symbolic moves toward reconciliation". But no, really, they are not.
Videos detail lobby's pervasive influence
News, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 29/04/2012
» A Washington-based research group has posted clips online that underscore how the powerful American Israel Public Affairs Committee endangers the US and its people