Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has previously stated he will dissolve parliament in the first week of July. Deputy PM and important government power-broker Suthep confirmed this the other day stating there will be an early July election. ‘I don’t respect ‘farangs’. We do not have to surrender to them,‘ he said, using the Thai word […]
Only 70 per cent of bottled water and drinking water from vending machines has passed quality standards set by the Department of Health, director general Dr Somyos Deerasamee said yesterday. “The problem lies with contamination. Contaminants include heavy metals and bacteria,” he said. Contaminated water causes various diseases including diarrhea and typhoid, he said. Only […]
BANGKOK, 23 March 2011 (NNT) – The Finance Ministry is prepared to seek the Prime Minister’s consideration on six measures for preventing sales of illegal cigarettes, which have cost the country billions of baht every year. In his capacity as the chairman of the committee for prevention and suppression of illegal cigarettes, Deputy Finance Minister […]
The Public Health Ministry and its allies are implementing many measures to achieve the goals of zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination and zero Aids related deaths. “For example, we have provided 16 to 30 hours of sex education to students each year. We have also provided friendly services to people in at risk groups […]
Bung Kan will officially become Thailand’s newest province or the country’s 77th province when it is published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette. Bung Kan is carved out of Nong Khai province along the Mekong River in the northeast region known as Isan. It shares the border with Laos in the north east across the […]
BANGKOK, 23 March 2011 (NNT)-Energy Minister Dr. Wannarat Charnnukul has revealed during the opening of the energy meeting cooperation in the South East Asian region that the meeting is aimed at creating an energy cooperation network among ASEAN member nations, which include Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand, with South Korea being persuaded to […]
BANGKOK, 23 March 2011 (NNT)-The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has launched a campaign encouraging motorcycle drivers and passengers to wear safety helmets this year. Over 8,400 helmets are expected to be given away for free. In its 42nd Anniversary celebration, TISI has made this year “The Year of Helmet Wearing”. The institute has urged […]
The House of Representatives will probably be dissolved by May 10 at the latest, with a general election likely on July 1 or 2, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said on Tuesday. Mr Suthep denied a report that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva would dissolve the House on May 3 and call the election on June […]
