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Teeradej gets suspended jail term
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2012
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced former chief ombudsman Teeradej Meepian to two years in jail, suspended for two years, for wrongfully awarding himself and two subordinates monthly meeting allowances while he was in office. Teeradej is the current speaker of the Senate.
Olympic prep includes temples, monks and amulets
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2012
» For many Thai athletes, their skills alone may not be enough to bring sporting success so they turn to spiritual powers for help.
Teeradej sacked as senate speaker
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2012
» Deputy Senate Speaker Nikom Wiratpanich said on Wednesday that Gen Teeradej Meepian immediately lost the position of senate speaker when the court sentenced him to a suspended jail sentence this morning.
Dissidents arrested at Paya funeral in Cuba
AFP, Published on 25/07/2012
» Cuban police arrested dozens of dissidents at the funeral of political activist Oswaldo Paya, after his daughter's vow to seek justice over his sudden death in a road accident.
Ex-Philippine leader Arroyo wins bail
AFP, Published on 25/07/2012
» Ex-Philippine president Gloria Arroyo walked free from eight months in detention Wednesday after a court issued a surprise ruling granting her bail, saying a vote rigging case against her was weak.
Beijing floods caused 'significant losses': official
AFP, Published on 25/07/2012
» Weekend floods in Beijing caused "significant losses" and casualty numbers are still being tallied, the head of the worst-hit district has said, as residents of China's capital question the official toll.
Canada 'spy' sold US, Australia, UK secrets
AFP, Published on 25/07/2012
» A Canadian naval officer arrested this year for allegedly leaking secrets may also have compromised top level Australian, British and American intelligence, a report said Wednesday.
Baht down on Europe crisis concern
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2012
» Thailand's baht declined for a fourth day on Wednesday and government bonds gained as concern grew that Europe's debt crisis will worsen and hurt the country's exports.
Court accepts Thaksin KTB loans case
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2012
» The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has accepted for further proceedings a malfeasance case brought against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and 26 others involving 11.58 billion baht in loans from Krung Thai Bank.
SET down 5.79 points midday
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2012
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index went down 5.79 points or 0.49% to close at 1,181.85 points at the end of trading session this morning. The trade value was 20.37 billion baht, with 2.68 billion shares traded.