Proposed rules would put onus of proof on vehicle manufacturers

Bangkok Opera plays benefit ‘Requiem’

The Bangkok Opera, which in conjunction with the Bangkok Music Society and numerous Catholic organisations, put on Mozart’s “Requiem” at the Trinity Hall on January 22, was able to raise Bt1 million in contributions to assist victims of the tsunami disaster.

SUBWAY: Suriya to decide on re-opening

Transport officials, operator BMCL at odds over date of service’s resumption

Candy causing serious health problems

She is just two years old but is already suffering from high cholesterol levels, obesity, tooth decay and breathing problems. This little girl is not an exception. Her afflictions are becoming alarmingly common among children because of excessive consumption of sugar.

Treasure trove gifted to National Museum

A Thai-French woman plans to donate 138 artefacts – many of which are thousands of years old – to the National Museum.

Academics warn of dangers of 1-party rule

Academics yesterday warned against a government being formed by a single party with an absolute majority in the House of Representatives.

Foreign policy could hurt Surakiat’s UN bid

Thailand’s “double standards” in its foreign policy may hamper future relations with the United Nations and damage Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai’s chances of becoming the next secretary-general of the world body.

Former defence volunteer shot dead

A former defence volunteer was shot and killed in Narathiwat while two community police volunteers were shot and injured in Pattani allegedly as part of an ongoing terror campaign by Muslim separatists in the three southern border provinces, police said.

TRT adds 12 seats in latest forecast

With less than a week until voting day, the latest Nation Group general election analysis sees the Thai Rak Thai Party adding 12 constituency seats to its previous projected tally of 254, far ahead of its rival parties, which are predicted to win less than 100 seats each.

Weekend sees advance voters turn out in force

More than 700,000 voters took part in advance balloting over the weekend, the Election Commission said yesterday.

Thai Rak Thai Express gathers steam, support in the Northeast

Along the railway that traverses the lower northeastern provinces from Ubon Ratchathani to Nakhon Ratchasima, the presence of three things made yesterday different from the usual – the crowds, a train brightly adorned in political party colours, and Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Prachai: Soros urged me to attack the baht

An outspoken businessman who claimed to have behind-the-scenes information about the devaluation of the baht in 1997 said yesterday that he was among local businesspeople persuaded by billionaire investor George Soros to initiate an attack on the Thai currency that led to its devaluation.