Saudis angered by promotion of Thai policeman linked to murders 4 September 2010, 6:14 pm
Last Updated: September 04. 2010 2:27PM UAE / September 4. 2010 10:27AM GMT BANGKOK // Thailand today defended the promotion of a senior police officer facing criminal charges in connection with the d...
Japan PM leadership rival on the offensive 4 September 2010, 4:56 pm
Ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa, vying for Japan's political leadership with Prime Minister Naoto Kan, criticised him Saturday for ceding control of decision-making to bureaucrats.
NATO soldier killed in Afghanistan 4 September 2010, 3:56 pm
A US soldier in southern Afghanistan has died after an insurgent attack in the most volatile part of the country, NATO said Saturday.
Senator opposes emergency extension 4 September 2010, 3:45 pm
The government should not extend the imposition of emergency decree in Bangkok and nearby provinces for another three months as the situation has returned to normal, Direk Thuengfang, Nonthaburi senator, said on Saturday afternoon.
BP spill costs hit 8 bln dlrs 4 September 2010, 2:56 pm
British oil giant BP has spent eight billion dollars to battle the Gulf of Mexico disaster, the company has revealed as its crews retrieved key evidence from the seabed.
Suicide bomber kills 57 in Pakistan 4 September 2010, 2:56 pm
Anti-terror police were on high alert in Pakistan on Saturday ahead of mass burials for the victims of a suicide bomber who killed at least 57 people at a Shiite Muslim rally.
Phuket artificial reef a hit with divers 4 September 2010, 2:09 pm
PHUKET: Officials are trumpeting the success of an artificial coral reef off Racha Yai Island, some 25 kilometers south of Phuket, that has become a hit with foreign and Thai divers.As many as 100 div...
Phuket masseuses robbed at gunpoint 4 September 2010, 2:09 pm
PHUKET: Police are on the lookout for two men wanted for robbing two masseuses at gunpoint in Phuket Town on Wednesday.Phuket City Police duty officer Pol Lt Col Na-non Phithakkultorn told the Gazette...
Bt126m funding for Phuket development projects 4 September 2010, 2:09 pm
PHUKET: The central government has approved some 126 million baht for Phuket development projects to be carried out during Fiscal Year 2011, which starts on October 1, 2010.Five Andaman coast province...
Tsunami drill in Phuket this month 4 September 2010, 2:09 pm
PHUKET: The National Disaster Warning Center (NDWC) has announced that a full-scale tsunami evacuation drill will be conducted simultaneously in the six Andaman coast provinces on September 13.All 127...
PM Abhisit arrives in Shanghai 4 September 2010, 12:30 pm
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejajiva has arrived at Shanghai international airport in China at about 11am (China time) on Saturday, reports said.
Phuket Town in Bangkok; Phuket King's Cup 4 September 2010, 12:05 pm
Phuket Town is now in Bangkok with the opening of a new restaurant called... well, 'Phuket Town'. It's at the corner of Thonglor Soi 6, off Sukhumvit Soi 55, and with a mustard-yellow exterior the pla...
P.Thai backs CRES’ security scheme 4 September 2010, 12:01 pm
The opposition Puea Thai Party supported the move to tighten security in Bangkok by the Centre for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES), party spokesman Jirayu Huangsap said on Saturday.
Nadal, Murray, Clijsters, Venus into US tennis Open last 16 4 September 2010, 11:56 am
Rafael Nadal's bid for a career Grand Slam and Andy Murray's quest for his first Grand Slam title moved a step closer to a US Open semi-final collision course with impressive triumphs on Friday.
Saudi Arabia 'regrets' promotion of indicted Thai police officer 4 September 2010, 11:50 am
Saudi Arabia has expressed regrets over the promotion of a Thai police officer indicted this year for his alleged role in the murder of a Saudi businessman, media reports said Saturday.The Saudi Arabi...
Six charged in Hawaii with trafficking Thai guest workers 4 September 2010, 11:34 am
(CNN) -- Six job recruiters have been indicted in federal court in what the FBI has called the largest human-trafficking operation ever to result in charges in the United States.
New permanent secretary for energy 4 September 2010, 11:23 am
The Ministry of Energy will propose for approval from cabinet meeting next Tuesday, Sep 7, the appointment of Norkhun Sitthipong as the new permanent secretary for the ministry, reports said, citing an informed source at Government House.
Head of company accused of trafficking Thai workers arrested 4 September 2010, 11:13 am
The head of a labour recruiting company accused of exploiting 400 workers from Thailand and forcing them to work on US farms is under arrest and pleading not guilty.Los Angeles-based Global Horizons M...
Nine killed in New Zealand plane crash 4 September 2010, 10:56 am
Nine people, including four foreigners, were killed when a skydiving plane crashed and burst into flames at a popular New Zealand tourist spot Saturday, officials said.
No sex, but lots of vegetables in Phuket next month 4 September 2010, 10:16 am
PHUKET: Skewered and entranced maa song ('spirit mediums', or 'devotees') will again embody the gods for next month's Vegetarian Festival in Phuket.For most local celebrants the festival means nine da...
Abhisit leaves for China 4 September 2010, 9:17 am
Abhisit Vejjajiva left for an official visit to China Saturday morning.He left at 6am and is scheduled to arrive at the Shanghai airport at 11:10 am.The Nation Do you like this story?
US stocks surge, investors upbeat over unemployment report 4 September 2010, 9:17 am
New York - US stocks posted gains Friday as investors were cheered by a better-than-expected monthly report on the unemployment situation.The US jobless rate rose slightly in August to 9.6 per cent, g...
Quakes continue to rock New Zealand city of Christchurch 4 September 2010, 9:16 am
Wellington - Earthquakes continued to rock Christchurch, the biggest city in New Zealand's South Island, Saturday following a massive 7.1- magnitude shake that flattened buildings, ripped up roads and...
Thai workers 'trafficked to US' 4 September 2010, 7:24 am
Six recruiters have been accused of luring 400 Thai workers to the US with promises of jobs, confiscating their passports and demanding high fees. The US justice department said they refused to honou...
Thailand Convention organises road show 4 September 2010, 5:46 am
CHENNAI: Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has organised “TCEB-India Exhibition Roadshow 2010” as part of its road show to promote business opportunities in ASEAN through ...
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