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Thaksin to announce his return

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:12:00 -0700

Source: The Nation

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will announce his return to Thai politics next month during another mobile TV talk show before his red-shirted supporters at the National Stadium, People Power Party MP Jatuporn Promphan said. Thaksin...

Chery signs new deal for vehicle assembly in Thailand

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:59:00 -0700

Source: Bangkok Post

China-based Chery automobiles will be made in Thailand as a local motor company and the country's biggest agro-industrial conglomerate wrapped up a major deal last week. An industry source confirmed that China's fourth-largest carmaker and its largest homegrown automobile ...

INN explains Thaksin 'asylum' reports

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:51:00 -0700

Source: The Nation

INN news agency yesterday insisted it had "sincerely and professionally" reported news to its audience after its report about small countries offering help to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra were denied and...

Bird flu detected in Uthai Thani

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:15:00 -0700

Source: The Nation

Another bird-flu outbreak among fowls was confirmed in Uthai Thani.

Sakchai Sriboonsue, the director-general of Livestock Department, said lab test confirmed that fowls, which died earlier in the province, caught avian flu...

A tradition of highest honour

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:10:00 -0700

Source: The Nation

Whole nation plunges into grief as HM presides over cremation of his eldest sister

After almost a year of mourning, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday presided over a cremation...

Textile orders 'will shift to Thailand'

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:43:00 -0700

Source: The Nation

Despite the global recession, which threatens to lower demand for textiles and garments, the Thailand Textile Institute (THTI) foresees foreign buyers shifting their orders from China and Bangladesh to Thailand.

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Thaksin and Potjaman divorce in Hong Kong

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:39:00 -0700

Source: Bangkok Post

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is reported to have divorced his wife Khunying Potjaman, in a move that has shocked many of the couple's friends and colleagues.

Thaksin told People Power...

Princess farewell begins

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:35:00 -0700

Source: Bangkok Post

Thousands of Thais clad in black gathered around Sanam Luang to welcome and pay respect as Their Majesties the King and the Queen presided at the Friday evening merit-making ceremony at Dusit Maha Prasart Throne Hall for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana on the first ...

Sex slaves abroad

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:20:00 -0700

Source: Bangkok Post

Police in England have smashed a large sex slavery network which forced dozens of Thai women to work in at least 16 brothels across London.

Local media in London said that the raids freed more than 30...

Britain explains decision on visa

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:04:00 -0700

Source: The Nation

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband yesterday said the United Kingdom took the decision to revoke the entry visa for ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra because a Thai court had sentenced him to a two-year jail...