BOT will revoke controls on some transactions
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) confirmed that by early next week, it would revoke the 30-per-cent withholding requirement for foreign borrowing for direct investment of companies in Thailand.
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No murder charge for former senator
Public prosecutors decided Wednesday there was insufficient evidence to put former senator Napinthorn Srisanpang on trial on a charge of masterminding the murder of former Thai Rak Thai MP Kobkul Nopamornbordee.
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Southern militants distort culture and religion : PM
Southern militants who flared up the restive south put local historical pain and unique identity due to different culture and religion to spur violence in the predominantly Muslim region, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Wednesday.
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FM hits back at Singapore over telephone tapping
A war of words between Thailand and Singapore escalated on Wednesday after Singapore denied that it was spying on military leaders' phone conversations.
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FULL SPEECH
PM Surayud's speech to Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont delivers speech on "Partners for a sustainable future: An invitation for foreign businesses in Thailand" at 12.30pm on Monday.
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Clijsters beats Hingis to make Aussie Open semis
Melbourne - Kim Clijsters scraped through to beat triple Australian Open champion Martina Hingis 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 Wednesday and set up a semi-final showdown with top seed Maria Sharapova.
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Second child of deposed PM testifies with AEC
Pinthongta Shinawatra, daughter of ousted prime minister, testified Monday with Assets Examination Committee sub-committee (AEC) over controversial sales of Shin Corp shares to Singapore's Temasek Holdings.
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Telecom excise tax revoked
Former government's dubious policy finally axed by Cabinet resolution. The Cabinet yesterday revoked excise tax on telecom services, reversing a policy of the Thaksin government.
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SUVARNABHUMI
Nod for airport safety in doubt
This Friday was supposed to be the day Suvarnabhumi Airport would have received a permanent Aerodrome Certificate for meeting safety requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) - but that is not going to happen.
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