'HAPPINESS' SURVEY Southern strife weighs on public
Lingering euphoria from King's jubilee keeps index 'satisfactory' in July, however
Farmers oppose destruction of dykes
Farmers in Chiang Mai yesterday urged the government to review its plan to demolish the Phyakham dyke and two others in Saraphi district, saying it would lead to water shortages in the area.
Payao, Kingdom's first Olympic hero, dies at 50
Thailand's first Olympic medal winner Payao Poontarat passed away yesterday after a long battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 50.
Police round up 400 in anti-racing sweep
Bangkok police rounded up more than 400 motorcyclists after cordoning off the Royal Plaza late on Saturday night and charged them with racing on public roads and illegally modifying their machines.
International ornamental flora contest
The working committee of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 exposition is planning an international ornamental plant and flora competition to serve as an entertaining channel for visitors and to encourage Thai plant growers to show off their potential to international participants.