Advanced scheme 'needs fine-tuning'
Universities across the country are signing up for the Advanced Placement Programme (APP), which allows bright school pupils to finish some first-year college subjects before they leave school.
Woman, 57, lost at sea 'knew she'd survive'
After four-and-a-half days adrift in the Andaman Sea, Australian yachtswoman Dominique Courteille could not bear the thought of one night in hospital. Hungry, dehydrated, badly sunburnt - but otherwise fine - the 57-year-old mother of four only wanted to get back to the Phuket marina where she has lived for the past 18 months.
DSI hopes to end fire truck probe soon
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has detected irregularities in the Bt6.68-billion deal to purchase fire trucks and fireboats, and is set to conclude who should take responsibility.
US Navy seeking closer links
The United States Navy is seeking closer ties and cooperation with naval forces in the Asia Pacific to help handle maritime security, US Pacific fleet commander Admiral Gary Roughead said yesterday.
40 VCDs banned
The Culture Ministry has banned 40 VCDs it considers too violent or sexually explicit since it became the country's video watchdog.
Cabinet backs Bt27-bn computer procurement
The Cabinet yesterday approved Bt27.2 billion for the Education Ministry's mega-project to procure 250,000 computers for schools nationwide, deputy government spokesman Chalermchai Mahakitsiri said.
Buffaloes included in cow scheme
The Livestock Development Department plans to add buffalo to the government's "Cows for a Million Families" initiative until the gentle giants make up 10 per cent of the entire project, director-general Yukol Limlamthong said yesterday.
Island community wins land rights
A Muslim community whose village on Koh Muk was destroyed by the tsunami in 2004 has secured land rights for resettlement - news hailed as a victory for communities fighting for formal land rights along the Andaman coast.
Just a small fraction of calls
Thailand's hotline set up for abused women last year received about 3,000 calls from women suffering sexual, physical and mental abuse, with most of the perpetrators being male relatives, the Friends of Women Foundation said yesterday.
Five southern Thais among eight women honoured
Five Buddhist and Muslim women who have worked to promote peace in the deep South are among eight activists and social workers chosen to receive honours on International Women's Day today.
