enlarge Parents held their conjoined twin girls, Pantawan and Panwad, while being presented during a press conference at Siriraj hospital in Bangkok on Thursday. The two nine-month-old girls have been separated in what the hospital claimed was the worlds first successful operation on conjoined twins whose hearts and livers were connected.//Photo by Anant Chantarasut
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Extension of AEC's term proposed
Three lawmakers submitted a draft bill on Thursday to extend the term of the Assets Examination Committee (AEC) from September until the next government is set up after the election in December.
WB slashes Thai growth forecast to 4.3 per cent
The World Bank said Thursday it has slashed its projection for Thailand's economic growth to 4.3 per cent this year due to sagging investor confidence and slower exports.
Dear Khun Melanee
An expat writes to Melanee Petra, our popular columnist, to seek her advice on his problems with his subordinate in his office.
Special Branch chief demoted in reshuffle
Special Branch commander Lt-General Theeradech Rodpho-thong was yesterday transferred to an inspector-general post which carries lesser significance.
Princess will promote 'To Be Number 1' project
One of the biggest TV commercial campaigns, costing almost Bt100 million, will be launched today by Better Way (Thailand) Co Ltd with Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya graciously accepting the company's invitation to become its honorary guest to promote her "To Be Number One" project.
Man dies as bus crashes into 20 vehicles
An air-conditioned city bus crashed into 20 vehicles at a downtown Bangkok stoplight yesterday morning, killing one man and injuring several others.
Hosts face tough test for repeat
[BOXING] Thailand's boxing squad face a much more competitive field at this year's King's Cup tournament where a clutch of top-class fighters from 31 countries stand their way to retain the overall title.
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Parents held their conjoined twin girls, Pantawan and Panwad, while being presented during a press conference at Siriraj hospital in Bangkok on Thursday. The two nine-month-old girls have been separated in what the hospital claimed was the worlds first successful operation on conjoined twins whose hearts and livers were connected.//Photo by Anant Chantarasut
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