September 29th, 2008 by admin
Most provinces could be hit by heavy rains: Meteorological Department
BANGKOK: — The Meteorological Department Monday warned people around the country to brace themselves for heavy rains Monday and Tuesday.
The people living near mountains, waterways and rivers were also warned to brace themselves for possible flash floods.
The department said the heavy rains would be unleashed by [...]
September 28th, 2008 by admin
Bangkok the best in HONG KONG magazine survey
HONG KONG: — Bangkok has been named the “best leisure destination” in Asia-Pacific, and Phuket is ranked second by the readers of Business Traveller Asia Pacific magazine in its Annual Travel Awards 2008 in Hong Kong.
The Thai capital was also ranked the second in the Best Business City [...]
September 26th, 2008 by admin
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand’s Appeals Court upheld a two-year jail sentence Thursday in a defamation case against former Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, who was recently forced to resign for violating the constitution.
Samak, who rose to his feet for the verdict, was stunned by the court’s decision and lost his balance. Two court aides caught [...]
September 24th, 2008 by admin
King endorses new cabinet; Opposition abandons hope for new administration
BANGKOK: — Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Wednesday gave royal approval to new cabinet under Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.
The new cabinet ministers — most of whom were ministers in the outgoing administration of Samak Sundaravej — will have an audience with the king for an [...]
September 24th, 2008 by admin
PAD leaders to announce new politics
People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders plan to reveal new political framework today (September 22), which will emphasize on its logistics, parliament structure, election format, and number of senates and House representatives.
Police Major General Surapol Tuantong, Royal Thai Police spokesman, reveals that the rally [...]
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