The largest conference on AIDS vaccine development is being held in Bangkok, Thailand FROM September 12th to the 15th. Researchers will discuss how to build on recent advances in a time of tight budgets. Organizers of the conference, known as AV-2011, say a “safe and effective AIDS vaccine would be one of the greatest public […]
BANGKOK, 10 September 2011 (NNT) – Bangkok Governor MR. Sukhumbhand Paribatra visited Min Buri district earlier today after the report of inland flooding in the area. Residents were given survival kits while the inundation is expected to be drained quickly. After visiting and giving directions to Min Buri District Office how to deal with the […]
BANGKOK, 8 September 2011 (NNT) – HM the King’s initiative “Monkey Cheek project” will be adopted to contain 6 million cubic meters of water to prevent the west side of Bangkok from flooding. Director of the BMA’s Department of Drainage and Sewerage Sanya Sheenimit said 25 water stations were expected to be in full operation […]
The network of labor advocates will rally to the Government House on September 13 to ask Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to help push forwards the draft legislation of social security office act. Wilaiwan Saetia, vice president of the Thai Labour Solidarity Committee, said Wednesday that the committee gathered 14,264 signatures to propose this draft law, […]
The Airports of Thailand (AoT) has invested 100 million baht to improve security screen areas at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Eight full body scanners will be implemented for maximum security checks, according to AoT senior executive vice-president and acting president Nirandra Theeranartsin. “We will relocate the security checkpoint zone from behind the immigration service areas […]
BANGKOK, 5 September 2011 (NNT) – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is hosting an event called ‘5 years blooming orchids at Suvarnabhumi Airport’ to celebrate its 5th founding anniversary, during which all the terminals will be decorated with Thai orchids of different species and vibrant colors, making visitors feel even more welcome. According to Airport of Thailand […]
The Thai Immigration Section 1 with an arrest warrant from a French court apprehended a French teacher who had raped his step daughter and then escaped to Thailand. Pattaya, September 2, 2011 [PDN]; Pol.Col. Athisawit Klomrat Superintendent, Thai Immigration, Investigation Section 1 together with Pol.Lt.Col. Pravit Sirithorn arrested a Frenchman who resided at 35/70 Nattawadee […]
BANGKOK, 4 September 2011 (NNT) – Department of Drainage and Sewerage Director General Mr. Sanya Cheenimit said Bangkok was not at risk of flooding as the water level in the Chao Phraya River remained at the safe level. He said the amount of rainfall and the flood water from the North were the only concerns […]
