February 5th, 2008 by admin
Cracks have begun to appear in the relationship between Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as Samak wants to have a bigger say in forming the Cabinet and hang on to his premiership over the next two to three years.According to sources familiar with the development, Samak is now causing [...]
February 5th, 2008 by admin
New Govt to extend mass-transit routes
Incoming Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej Sunday said he would extend mass-transit routes across Bangkok and its suburbs as well as improve the country’s irrigation using Mekong River water within three years.
Samak invited the news media to his home, where he cooked for them. He apologised for releasing the names [...]
February 3rd, 2008 by admin
Forty Thai provinces face drought in coming dry season
More than 40 Thai provinces, mostly in the North and Northeastern regions, are expected to encounter severe drought during the summer season this year, according to a weather forecast by the Meteorological Department.
The Department said this year’s summer season in Thailand would start about mid-February.
Average temperatures [...]
February 3rd, 2008 by admin
Rain continues in Thailand’s north, northeastern regions
A high pressure weather system from China is still covering Thailand’s north and northeastern regions, causing heavy rainfall in some areas in both regions, while high waves are expected in the Gulf of Thailand, the Meteorological Department announced today.
Scattered thundershowers are anticipated in the South while waves in [...]
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