New hope for HIV prevention ATLANTA : Further Aids vaccine studies will be carried out in Thailand after a recent large-scale clinical trial for the first time offered hope for HIV prevention by vaccination. Researchers are planning to conduct small-scale experiments as early as the middle of next year to carry on from the work […]
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Sept. 29 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of a three-phased program to upgrade 18 F-16A/B Block 15 aircraft with the Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) and associated parts, equipment, and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $700 million. The Government of Thailand has requested a […]
His Majesty the King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, visited HM Queen Sirikit at Chulalongkorn Hospital yesterday evening. On the advice of a medical team, Her Majesty was admitted to the hospital late on Thursday for a comprehensive checkup. His Majesty, meanwhile, has been receiving treatment at Siriraj Hospital for a year. To visit the Queen, His Majesty […]
BANGKOK, 30 September 2010 (NNT) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Friday noted the government would expedite its task to seek measures in control of the unauthorized arms possession. Introducing an amnesty bill was cited as a way to protect innocent protesters as bail would be granted to those who return illegal war-weapons and military […]
A man wanted in connection with the murder of his landlord is to be extradited from Thailand to Britain to face charges. Police want to question Stuart Scott Crawford, 44, over the death of Michael Ryan. The 67-year-old’s body was found at the pair’s home in Sutton on September 10, 2008, but it is thought […]
BANGKOK, 30 September 2010 (NNT) – The Center for Economic and Business Forecasting (CEBF) of the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce express concerns over baht appreciation that may harm the regional economy. CEBF Director Tanawat Polwichai stated that a strong baht was the current problem toward regional economy, particularly in the Northern, Northeastern and […]
14th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Bangkok, Thailand. This November more than 1,000 people are heading to Bangkok to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges at the 14th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC). Since 1983, the conference series has served as the leading international platform for those committed to advancing the global governance agenda. […]
BANGKOK, 29 September 2010 (NNT) – The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is eyeing to expand the capacity of the passenger terminal at Suvarnabhumi International Airport with a 60-billion-THB budget. The project is expected to be completed in 2016. Speaking of the Suvarnabhumi development plan, AoT President Serirat Prasutanond stated that the company is preparing to […]
