Princess calls for more libraries
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday expressed her concern that Thai children in rural areas did not have access to books because there were not enough libraries.
PTV rally speakers again rail at junta
PTV station's anti-coup rally went ahead yesterday in front of City Hall amid tight police security and attended by just over 1,000 people.
Ban on political activities not effect election campaigns
The ban on party activities will remain in force till September, but this is not an obstacle for parties to make necessary preparations now for the general election scheduled for December, junta leader General Sonthi Boonyaratglin said Saturday.
Surin Pitsuwan nominated to be Asean Sec Gen
Former foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan confirmed on Saturday he is nominated with other three Thais to serve as next secretary general of Asean.
People endorse curfew : Interior minister
Most agree with curfews imposed in two districts of Yala, the government believes, and expects the restrictions to be extended to other areas.
Brazil's airports set to reopen after strike settlement
Rio de Janeiro - All of Brazil's 49 airports were set to reopen early Saturday following a deal reached by the government and striking air traffic controllers to end a walkout that has wreaked havoc on the nation's air transportation system, a labor representative said.
CELEBRITY FUND-RAISER Nude photos spark furore
Culture minister, others assail plan to assist Aids hospice by auctioning prints of famous people posing in the buff
