BURNING ISSUE
Lotteries move lacks understanding
Decision to revive 2- and 3-digit schemes may flop, as punters will have to buy numbered tickets not pick numbers that they favour
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IN BRIEF
MEA workers demand PM goes
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority's labour union yesterday petitioned Council for National Security chairman General Sonthi Boonyaratglin to replace Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont.
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Scanner testimony postponed
The Assets Examination Committee (AEC) will allow former transport minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit to postpone giving his testimony over alleged corruption in the purchase of the CTX 9000 airport X-ray scanning machines and conveyor belt.
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Thai businessman charged
Surin Upatkoon, the Malaysia-based Thai tycoon, is the sole suspect identified by the Kularb Kaew investigation, defying expectations that several big names would be incriminated.
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PM, parties to discuss draft
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont has called a meeting with political party leaders next Tuesday to discuss the draft constitution, government spokesman Yongyuth Mayalarp said yesterday.
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Judges 'should not be distracted'
The Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) would likely revise draft provisions involving the judiciary in resolving a national crisis and the selection process for the appointed Senate, the CDC chairman Prasong Soonsiri said yesterday.
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Sonthi prefers charter changes
The first draft of the new constitution was acceptable when read as a whole, although certain provisions might need some adjustments, Council for National Security chairman General Sonthi Boonyaratglin said yesterday.
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SAVING THE SOUTH
Chuan warns of dangers in granting amnesty to militants
Allowing people guilty of serious crime to escape justice could be a 'moral hazard'
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It's Sonthi who needs to see a psychiatrist: Thaksin's lawyer
Allies of Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday the Army chief would have to be insane to suggest there was no democracy behind the ousted prime minister's election to a leading golf position.
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New lotteries backed because they don't need new laws, amendments
Concerns about the underground lottery will remain: minister
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Scandals to be probed
Incoming Deputy Public Health Minister Vallop Thaineua will oversee investigations into two of the ministry's biggest corruption scandals.
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Upper South swamped by 'climate change low'
A deep depression in the Gulf of Thailand caused torrential rain in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, damaging 10 houses and prompting local authorities to evacuate residents from possible flash floods.
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Test devised to identify youth disabilities
Kasetsart University and Siriraj Hospital have jointly developed the country's first standard educational placement test for children with learning disabilities and autism.
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Child rape loophole 'must be closed'
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) has been praised for moving to protect women from marital rape, but it was urged yesterday to stop protecting sexual abusers who are allowed by law to marry child victims.
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