Thaksin to groom son as party MP
Ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra looks set to groom his only son Panthongtae to be his political heir and to possibly contest the next election, a highly placed party source has revealed.
US praises Thai steps in fight against child labour
Thailand has made significant progress toward resolving its child labour problem, according to a US study released last week.
Police crack down on satellite TV advert scams
Police are cracking down on satellite TV advertisements spruiking fake medicines and cosmetic products.
US has mixed results in special forces raids
In a stealthy seaside assault in Somalia and in a raid in Libya’s capital, US special force on Saturday struck out against Islamic extremists who have carried out terrorist attacks in East Africa.
Celebrities join vigils for activists
Rock stars and celebrities joined a worldwide vigil on Saturday in support of 30 Greenpeace activists whose jailing by Russia after a protest against Arctic oil drilling sparked a new row between Moscow and the West.
Christie’s first mainland China sale tops expectations
Christie’s first mainland China auction raised US$25 million, with sales led by a Picasso, Patek Philippe watches and bottles of Chateau Lafite.