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Japanese tourist found drugged, mugged
News, Published on 19/08/2013
» A Japanese tourist was reportedly drugged, had his valuables stolen and was left at a bus stop in Pathum Thani province, police said yesterday.
Abuses unchecked as NHRC dithers on lawsuits
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 19/08/2013
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has failed to exercise its basic right to file lawsuits against human rights violators even once, thanks to its bureaucratic aversion towards any confrontation.
What bugs the government?
News, Published on 19/08/2013
» Freedom of speech always has been a somewhat hazy concept, but it would appear a new threshold has been reached. The head of the technology police claims he is watching social media and has the ability to know what everyone does, every moment they are online.
Time of their lives
News, Published on 19/08/2013
» The costly new clocks in the parliament building are necessary. Have you ever noticed during televised debates from parliament how many MPs are asleep peacefully, their heads cradled in their crossed arms, or simply sleeping in a sitting position to make it look like they are fully awake?
Big questions linger over reform assembly
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 19/08/2013
» It is said it takes two to tango. But it seems the government does not subscribe to this theory and has decided to tango alone without its opposite partner in its push for political reform and national reconciliation through the political reform assembly.
Hidden 'treasure' in mobile phones is worth millions
News, Published on 19/08/2013
» Would you throw gold, silver or other precious metals into the trash? Probably not intentionally. But if you have thrown away an old mobile phone, not realising that it contains a host of recyclable metals, you are not alone; the average US citizen disposes of a mobile phone every two years, with only one out of 10 dismantled and recycled.
Hun Sen can't expect help from Thaksin
News, Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 19/08/2013
» 'Hello Thaksin, this is Hun Sen calling. I might need you back to be my adviser again. It's serious.''
Thailand fall short against Russia despite strong start
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 19/08/2013
» World No.6 Russia edged Thailand 3-2 in the final match of their FIVB Grand Prix campaign at Indoor Stadium in Hua Mark yesterday.
Bangkok Glass frustrated after Silva brace lifts BEC
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 19/08/2013
» Bangkok Glass yesterday came away empty-handed after losing 3-2 against BEC Tero Sasana in their Thailand Premier League match at Leo Stadium.
PTT plans in-house financing
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/08/2013
» PTT Plc, the national oil and gas conglomerate, is following in the footsteps of multinational firms by setting up an "in-house bank" to secure financing, as regular banks are unable to serve its massive investment needs.