enlarge Patrick Ribbsaeter (L) and Avi Siwa hold a banner encouraging the closure of all zoos at a studio in Bangkok on Friday. This upcoming advertisement, promoted by the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)will be releseed early next year in the Philippines, India, Sweden and Thailand, to encourage the ethical treatment of animals in zoos.//Photo by Tatchadon Panyaphanitkul
TRT want me to lead the party : Chavalit
Former prime minister Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh admitted Friday he had been approached to become the Thai Rak Thai Party's leader, but said there was no need to talk about the leadership issue because the party faced dissolution by the courts.
BOT clarifies FDI exempted
The Bank of Thailand clarifies Friday that foreign direct investment that are exempted from the 30 per cent reserve requirement include property, tourism, travellers' checks.
Life goes on after tsunami
The nightmare of December 26, 2004, now seems in the distant past to people on the resort island of Phuket.
SEC to appeal over Picnic acquittal
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will appeal against the Bangkok South Criminal Court's decision to dismiss the accounting-fraud case against Picnic Corp and its former executives within 30 days.
Strong growth ahead for construction, auto and electronics
Construction, automotive and electronics industries will see continued strong growth next year following higher demand from both domestic and export markets, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
King's Cup in Pattaya, S Prakan
[POLO] The Thailand Polo King's Cup Tournament will be held at the Siam Polo Park in Pattaya and the VR Sport Park in Samut Prakan from January 21 to 28, with Indonesia and the Philippines confirming their participation for the fifth episode.