Thursday Aug 7 | Carl Parkes
Preah Vihear from the Cambodian Side
A few months ago I posted a letter from The Bangkok Post about some crazed traveler who actually reached Preah Vihear from Siem Reap, and it was a bitch of a journey.
Eating fried food and dishes like rice with pork can lead to heart disease and high blood pressure, Health Ministry spokesperson Dr Suphan Srithamma said.
Wage committee to reconsider wages for workers in Uttaradit, Chaiyaphum
The Central Wage Committee will review minimum daily wages for workers in Uttaradit and Chaiyaphum.
Patcha Raktakanishtha benefited from a gracious traveller, and is now returning the favour, writes Kanana Katharangsiporn In a quest to pay back society for her opportunities, air hostess-turned-entrepreneur ... via Bangkok Post
Last five elect-senators endorsed
Election Commission endorsed on Wednesday the last five elect-senators, said EC Secretary General Suthiphon Thaveechaiygarn. via The National
Man suspected of contracting bird flu in Thai northeast
A man was suspected of having contracted bird flu after eating sick chicken and fell ill in Thailand's northeastern province Chaiyaphum, according to local media Monday. via People's Daily Online
Thai authority confident no delay in parliament meeting
Thailand's Election Commission was optimistic the first meeting of the House of Representatives would be held as stipulated by the Constitution, said EC secretary-general Suthipol Thaweechaikarn Sunday. via Xinhuanet