Number of road deaths a bit lower than 2006

The first four days of the so-called "seven dangerous days" of the New Year break saw 262 fatalities....

HOLIDAY ROAD TOLL

188 die in New Year accidents
First three days claim nine more lives than in '06

Fire wrecks store units
Two warehouses of materials used for making mattresses were destroyed in a fire early yesterday in Nakhon....

Internet scammers cheat investors of Bt5 bn
The Department of Special Investigation has urged the public to be aware of fraudulent online investment....

Regional press freedom 'weaker'
Press freedom in Southeast Asian countries has been weakened this year, the Southeast Asia Press Alliance....
Fewer ask for home watch
There are 421 home-owners entrusting their houses to local police protection in Bangkok during the New Year....
TITV staff up in arms
A group of TITV staff yesterday lodged a complaint against the Public Relations Department (PRD) with the....
Ministry permanent secretary wants move to a courtroom job
Justice Ministry permanent secretary Charan Phakdithanakul yesterday asked to be transferred to a court....

Environment

System 'will reduce rubbish by up to 80%'
Thai scientists have created a waste management system that they say could reduce the volume of rubbish by up....

Health&Science

Free medical care giving rise to drug wastage, says Mongkol
Public Health Minister Mongkol na Songkhla said yesterday Thais were encouraged by free medical care to....

Education

Kraeng jai figures in university admission
Good virtue, courage and a willingness to partake in activities for the good of society are now being taken....

Metro/Crimes

Court sentences 'Bandidos' bikies
A key member of the "Bandidos" criminal syndicate was yesterday sentenced to an 18-month prison term....