Thai Gov hired Cambodian lawyers to help 7 Thais detained in Cambodia

BANGKOK, 5 January 2011 (NNT)-In its bid to secure the freedom of the seven Thais arrested and charged for illegally entering Cambodian territory,the Thai government has hired two Cambodian lawyers to defend them 7 Thai nationals against the Cambodian’s accusation. According to Government spokesperson Panitan Wattanayagorn, if the defendants are brought to trial despite the […]

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Plastic bags not a wise substitute for condoms: Thai Healt Ministry

Using plastic bags instead of condoms during sex would put teenagers at risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and severe vaginal lacerations, the Public Health Ministry warned yesterday. A study has shown that some Mathayom 1 students in the Northeast had used plastic bags to prevent pregnancies and STDs. Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit said […]

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Road accidents kill 325 in Thailand’s New Year’s highway carnage

Road accidents kill 325 in Thailand’s New Year’s highway carnage Bangkok – Road accidents claimed 325 lives during the first six of Thailand’s seven deadly days of New Year’s driving, officials said Tuesday. Between December 29 to Monday some 3,227 road accidents occurred on Thailand’s highways, killing 325 people and injuring 3,453, according to figures […]

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Check-in service starts today on Suvarnabhumi Airport Link

The Airport Link rapid-transit line from central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi will launch its air check-in service today at Makkasan City Air Terminal, five months after the rail service started last August. Initially, the check-in service will be available only for people flying with Thai Airways International and Bangkok Airways. “Passengers who want to check in […]

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