CDA votes to select PM from MPs
After a tense debate, the Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) yesterday voted by a strong majority to have the draft constitution state that the prime minister must be selected from members of Parliament and have a term in power limited to eight years.
Decade on from crisis
From one of Asia's tiger economies in the previous decade, the floating of the baht on July 2, 1997, turned Thailand into a whimpering cat.
EC given power to control a caretaker government
The Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA) gave on Monday the Election Commission (EC) power to control a caretaker government concerning major decisions in a bid to limit the chances of power abuse to benefit its members' election campaigns.
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Egypt's Grand Sheikh calls on stronger ties with Thai universities
The grand imam of Al Azhar University in Egypt y called Monday for stronger educational ties with Thailand, including academic exchanges and more scholarships for Thai students wishing to continue their education at his university.
Thaksin's Man City takeover could lead to review
The UK government will look at ways of strengthening English football's powers to regulate foreign ownership of clubs after the game's authorities asked ministers for help in monitoring the recent overseas takeovers, UK media reported Monday.
A Thai police officer held for trafficking Burmese to Malaysia
Alor Star: A Thai policeman has been detained for suspected human trafficking after two women were found hiding in the boot of his car at the Malaysian-Thai border at Bukit Kayu Hitam, the Star daily reported Monday.
Uncommon SCENTS
Among thirteen fragrant artworks created for the 'Pure Senses' exhibition next Wednesday is a perfume made specially for a Thai princess
