Prosecutors delay decision on Morocco consul's alleged land grab
Public prosecutors deferred on Friday a decision on whether to prosecute a former honorary consul of Morocco, his wife and other suspects for allegedly encroaching on public land in Phang Nga, citing the large amount of evidence still to be examined.
UK sending high-level delegation to climate change meeting
The United Kingdom is sending a high level government delegation to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which is meeting in Bangkok next week to agree recommendations for governments on reducing global carbon emissions.
Hugh Grant arrested over 'baked bean assault'
London - British actor Hugh Grant has been arrested for assault after allegedly hurling a container of baked beans at a photographer, according to an online report Thursday.
Egat takes on role for nuclear power
The Energy Ministry has resolved to have the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) handle the nuclear power plants project, whereby the state enterprise will produce 4,000 megawatts from the cheap but distrusted source of power.
Operators jump into TOT's plan for network pool
Major telecom operators have agreed in principle with TOT's plan to create a national telecom network pool, which the state agency says will lead to the conversion of their concession contracts.
Labour groups want key laws improved
The Labour Ministry has asked state enterprises and agencies to offer special discounts to workers on Labour Day next Tuesday.
Award for Danai
The International Tennis Federation will present Danai Udomchoke, who is one of the game's fast rising stars, with an award, the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand said yesterday.