Bt5 bn more frozen, and Bt15 bn to go
The Assets Examination Committee (AEC) suspend-ed six more bank accounts yesterday - with almost Bt5 billion in them - the bulk
of it transferred from a Pinthongtha Shinawatra account that held proceeds from the Shin Corp share sale.
New rape laws pass assembly
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) yesterday passed a bill that removes any loopholes for a man or a woman to escape being charged with the crime of rape.
MAN CITY TAKEOVER Manchester City accepts Thaksin's Bt5.6 billion offer
A formal bid of 81.6 million pounds from former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been accepted by Manchester City, according to inthenews online.
Prosecutors file corruption charges against ousted PM and wife
Public prosecutors filed corruption charges against deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife, Pojaman, over her purchase of a Bt772-million plot of land in Ratchadapisek in 2002.
WEEKENDHIGHLIGHT Your basic pop diva
Broadway-style production showcases singer Christina Aguilera and her hits on her 'Back to Basics' tour
NOV 25 ELECTION POSSIBLE
Surayud promises earlier national poll if new charter passes drafting assembly, referendum by August 19
