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Minister joins Muslim protest of school's hijab ban
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 11/01/2012
» Hundreds of Muslims have staged a protest at Government House against the Wat Nong Chok secondary school's ban on wearing head scarves.
Protest over Hijab ban on students
Online Reporters, Published on 10/01/2012
» A group of Muslim protesters gathered in front of parliament on Tuesday, urging the government to urgently re-address the controversy over a headscarf ban on pupils at a school in Bangkok's Nong Chok district which arose in mid-2010.
Tablet PC plan under fire again
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 09/01/2012
» The government's controversial "One Tablet PC Per Child" policy is being piloted in five schools despite a study suggesting it could have negative impacts on the recipients.
Lese majeste bar raised
News, Published on 09/01/2012
» So, the lese majeste law, or Section 112 of the Criminal Code, will remain intact, at least for now and in the foreseeable future or as long as the nine political parties keep their word after reaching a gentlemen's agreement to leave it alone during a special Parliament meeting on Friday.
Poor English skills could leave Thais out in cold
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 08/01/2012
» Thailand may find itself at a disadvantage because of inferior English skills when Southeast Asia becomes a single community, academics and an industrialist have warned.
Teachers feted for dedication, bravery
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 06/01/2012
» School teachers, not only in the strife-torn deep South, but those throughout the nation have a right to feel safe and secure in schools and not live in fear of insurgent violence, distinguished teacher Boonsom Thongsriprai says.
Defence minister visits Laos
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/01/2012
» A Thai-Lao General Border Committee (GBC) meeting and cooperation in development of the Emerald Triangle will be among the issues for discussion during his official visit to Laos, Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa said before leaving for Vientiane on Thursday.
Govt spending gets roasting
News, Published on 05/01/2012
» The opposition yesterday blasted the government over its spending efficiency and the amount of borrowing included in its 2012 Budget Bill.
Floods, landslides in South
Online Reporters, Published on 04/01/2012
» Yala residents started cleaning up their flood-hit homes on Wednesday as the water receded and Nakhon Si Thammarat airport reopened, following days of heavy rain brought by storms pummeling the South.
Flooded Yala returning to normal
Published on 04/01/2012
» Yala residents have been cleaning up their homes as the storm-flood receded and life began returning to normal on Wednesday.