Samut Prakan, Thailand News

Rak Thailand Party leader Chuvit Kamolvisit has sparked a new controversy by claiming he has information on a large prostitution network in Bangkok and other provinces that is backed by influential people including politicians.

The Department of Special Investigation has found more factories producing substandard steel rods in Samut Prakan and seized more than 100 tonnes of their products yesterday.

Parents of 15yearold Adisak Phanpheng, who sustained a fatal injury during a freshmen hazing ritual at the hands of older students at Neda Business Administration and Engineering School on January 21, have appealed for justice to the Samut Prakan governor.

Cherng Talay OrBorTor President Ma-ann Samran expressed his concern that continuing conflict over jet-skis in Phuket may end in gunfire.

Chai Watana Tannery, a leading leather producer and manufacturer of automotive seat covers and interior trim, will form a joint venture with Toyo Bussan for the expansion of its product line to fabric auto seats.

It's been a hectic few weeks for your columnist as he entertains visiting family members and tries to work.