Parents turn to psychiatrists to help kid
Stress caused by the prolonged O-Net and A-Net fiasco has seen parents turning to psychiatrists to seek advice on their children's behalf.
NIETS clears up over 3,000 complaints
The National Institute of Educational Testing Service (NIETS) claims to have resolved 3,019 of the 4,510 complaints received regarding O-Net and A-Net (Ordinary and Advanced National Educational Tests) scores in the past three days.
Royal honour 'not cancelled'
Clarifying the absence today of the usual Coronation Day ceremony to bestow the Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said yesterday that this did not mean the royal decoration itself would not be awarded this year.
Traffic plans
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the capital's police hope to open a congestion centre to resolve traffic problems before the school term starts, the city's governor said yesterday.
Pedal power to save police money
Metropolitan police will carry out more patrols on foot and bicycles to keep fuel bills down, Bangkok Police Chief Lt-General Wiroj Chantha-rangsri said yesterday.
King Taufa'ahau Tupou is trying to modernise Tonga
The Kingdom of Tonga's attempts to enter the 21st century have transformed the South Pacific monarchy, with changes that are sometimes unexpected, sometimes inadequate and sometimes unwanted.
