Govt whips accept PT's charter draft 6 February 2012, 4:28 pm
The government whips on Monday made a resolution to forward a charter amendment draft, submitted by the Pheu Thai Party, to the House of Representatives on Thursday, said government chief whip Udomdej Rattanasathian.
Dems chide govt's 'thank you' party 6 February 2012, 3:10 pm
The Democrat Party on Monday lashed out at the government for hosting a party on Friday to thank staff of the Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) while more than 100,000 flood-hit people have still not received the 5,000 baht assistance promised and many localities are still under water.
Constitution Court decides to review two decrees' constitutional status 6 February 2012, 2:21 pm
The Constitution Court Monday decided to review constitutional status of two executive decrees. Pimol Thampithakpong, spokesman of the Constitution Court, said the court decided to consider the ...
Prem to attend govt's 'thank you' party 6 February 2012, 2:19 pm
Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda has accepted an invitation to attend a party hosted by the government to thank staff of the Flood Relief Operations Command (Froc) for their contributions, Prime Minister's Office permanent secretary Thongthong Chandrangsu said on Monday.
Abhisit: Amendments must be clarified 6 February 2012, 1:06 pm
The government must clearly explain its intentions in moving to amend the constitution, Democrat Party leader and former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Monday.
Govt must be 'clear about amendments' 6 February 2012, 1:06 pm
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed concern about the government's move to amend the constitution, Democrat Party leader and former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Monday.
Thailand falters as its neighbours rise rapidly 6 February 2012, 12:55 pm
For the semi-civilian government of President Thein Sein government, it is their proudest moment as they have worked out meticulously to implement the seven-point roadmap kicked off in August 2003. ...
Prayuth calls on Nitirat to stop Article 112 campaign 6 February 2012, 12:33 pm
Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha Monday called on the Nitirat group of academics to stop campaign on lese-majesty law amendment, saying it would lead to confrontation and eventually ...
Court to rule on legality of decrees 6 February 2012, 12:23 pm
The Constition Court on Monday accepted for consideration petitions filed by parliamentarians seeking a ruling on the constitutionality of two post-flood financial executive decrees.
Inmates riot in Trang prison 6 February 2012, 11:56 am
Hundreds of inmates rioted in a section of Trang prison on Monday morning, demanding the transfer of a warder they claimed was too strict and harsh on them, reports said.
Former volunteer slain in Narathiwat 6 February 2012, 11:36 am
A former village defence volunteer was shot dead in Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat province on Monday morning.
Army advises Nitirat to shut up 6 February 2012, 11:05 am
The group of seven Thammasat law professors, known as the Nitirat (enlightened jurists), should stop calling for a change in the lese majeste law, national army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said Monday.
New York Giants beat Boston Patriots 21-17 6 February 2012, 10:58 am
Washington - The New York Giants clinched the US Super Bowl Sunday21-17 over the New England Patriots in America's biggest sporting event of the year. The battle between the champions of US ...
SET index opens up 7.77 pts, 0.71 pct 6 February 2012, 10:58 am
Thai composite stocks index (SET) opened on Monday at 1,106.72, up 7.77 points, or 0.71 per cent in line with regional shares. Blue chip SET-50 index was at 774.96, up 6.00 points, or 0.78 per ...
45 districts in five provinces hit by drought 6 February 2012, 10:57 am
Residents of 45 districts in five provinces have been affected by a long period of no rain, the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department announced Monday. Wibul Sanguanpong, the ...
Blind lottery vendors call on PM to rein in middlemen 6 February 2012, 10:57 am
Ten blind lottery vendors rallied in front of Government House Monday to demand the prime minister to handle the problem of overpriced lottery tickets. The blind vendors blamed middlemen or major ...
Red-shirt bail procedure begins 6 February 2012, 10:29 am
The Justice Ministry is beginning the filing of bail applications for about 60 red-shirt detainees with the special budget of 43.8 million baht provided by the Yingluck Shinawatra government for use as bail bonds.
SET up 0.52% at opening 6 February 2012, 10:05 am
Thai stocks opened up 5.73 points at the start of trade Monday morning.
Gold prices for Monday 6 February 2012, 9:35 am
The Gold Traders Association this morning set the buying price at 24,983.68 baht per baht-weight for gold ornaments and 25,350 baht per baht-weight for gold bar.
UBD Students To Teach English In S Thailand 6 February 2012, 7:37 am
Bandar Seri Begawan - Going out of their comfort zone, nine Universiti Brunei Darussalam students have left the country on Saturday to embark on a journey to impart their knowledge of English and ...
United comeback stuns Chelsea 6 February 2012, 1:03 am
Manchester United came from three goals down to draw 3-3 at Chelsea in a pulsating Premier League match at Stamford Bridge early Monday (Thailand time).
UN: Myanmar poll a 'key test' 6 February 2012, 12:32 am
A top United Nations envoy on Sunday hailed dramatic changes in Myanmar but said by-elections would be a "key test" of the army-backed regime's commitment to reform.
Greece faces imminent default 5 February 2012, 9:58 pm
Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos held an emergency meeting with political allies on Sunday after hours of "superhuman" negotiations with EU-IMF bailout auditors failed to produce a rescue deal.
Thailand Recognizes Palestinian State 5 February 2012, 9:25 pm
Thailand has formally announced its recognition of Palestine as an independent state, making the Southeast Asian country the first country to recognize Palestine in 2012. The Palestinian Authority ...
Thai crown prince's plane impounded in Germany 5 February 2012, 9:21 pm
Thai crown prince's Boeing 737 plane was impounded in Munich airport for a long-term unsolved business dispute, said authority on Wednesday.The plane "Royal Flight" was seized on ...