|
|
|
07/09-2010, Klokken: 18:56:53 UTC Russia's Mikhail Youzhny reached the quarter-finals of the US Open on Tuesday with a 7-5, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 win over Spain's Tommy Robredo. US church vows Koran burning will go on despite concerns 07/09-2010, Klokken: 18:56:53 UTC A Florida evangelical church vowed Tuesday to go ahead with plans to burn the Koran on the 9/11 anniversary despite fears it may fuel an angry backlash and endanger US and allied troops in Afghanistan. China sent home by in-form Lithuania 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:56:53 UTC China produced some of their best form of the world basketball championships on Tuesday but it still was not enough to upset an inform Lithuanian team who prevailed 78-67. Pakistan suffer record T20 low against England 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:56:53 UTC Pakistan's scandal-scarred tour of Britain suffered a fresh on-field low here on Tuesday as England dismissed them for their worst ever Twenty20 international total of 89 all out. Ferrari set for team order FIA hearing 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:56:53 UTC Ferrari have a date at Formula One's headquarters in Paris on Wednesday to answer charges of breaking the rules governing team orders at the German Grand Prix in July. Slovakia down Advocaat's Russia 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:56:53 UTC Slovakia beat Russia 1-0 here on Tuesday to make it two wins from their first two Euro 2012 qualifiers and give them an early stranglehold on Group B. Japan ruling party kingpin vows to stay on even if indicted 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:56:53 UTC Ruling party kingpin Ichiro Ozawa, seeking to become Japan's new prime minister, said Tuesday he would not step down even if a judicial review panel orders his indictment in a political funds scandal. WH concerned over Koran burning plan 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:06:00 UTC The White House on Tuesday raised concern about a US church's plan to burn a Koran and backed its Afghan war commander's warning that it could put US troops at risk. Japanese investment set to perk up 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Japanese investments in Thailand are expected to increase substantially after concerns over environmental regulations in the Map Ta Phut industrial estate have eased, says the Japanese Chamber of Commerce (JCC). Thai Rath Editorial 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC For the sake of the country, all rival groups must stop politicising the extradition case against alleged arms trafficker Victor Bout. Partnerships fuelling supply Chain Innovation 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Against the global backdrop of widespread political and economic crises, the heart of any company's business model should be game-changing supply chain innovation. This is not just the invention of new products and services but the ability to systematically convert ideas into new offerings that alter the very context of the business. New 3-party milk panel proposed 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC A new three-party dairy committee should be set up to solve the country's dairy problems, says Veerasak Wongsombat, president of the Milk for Thai Club. 3G auction must proceed 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC In less than two weeks, barring possible legal hitches, Thailand will start to move its telecommunications services up a notch. Already one of the world's top telephone-dependent nations, our country has fallen far behind in the technology employed. So-called third generation (3G) services allow mobile telephones to have the same internet access and advantages as deskbound computers. Everyone else... More sugar for markets 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Around 28,000 tonnes of sugar will be allocated nationwide starting on Friday to help ease the shortage in the domestic market, says Witoon Simachokdee, the permanent secretary for the Industry Ministry. Adviser: Thai companies should share resources 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Creating a network of companies that can share resources could be a key to Thailand's eco-industrial development, says Andreas W. Koenig, senior adviser for sustainable management at Re-Tem Corporation. Working closely with WHO to tackle threats 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Health is the basic right of every citizen. It is the moral obligation and the res-ponsibility of governments to ensure that all citizens have equitable access to quality health care, so that they can contribute fully to the economic and social advancement of the nation. Of course, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the best medicine that one can have, and prevention is always better than cure. A film-making king 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Even before ascending the throne, King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) was already a pioneer in moviemaking in Siam. During his reign, he shot or directed many documentary movies of royal ceremonies and of his trips in the country and abroad. However, only about 100 of the late king's more than 500 film rolls have survived the humidity and improper storage they were subjected to. Some of them have been... Digital marketing set to explode with broadband and 3G 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC The increasing number of broadband users and the coming 3G roll-out is helping make Thailand one of the more attractive global markets as Internet players expand their footprints as digital marketing spending takes off. Choices concerning a dead MacBook Pro 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Problems with my 15" MacBook Pro began in late July. After four months of perfect behaviour, it began to freeze intermittently. Despite several attempts at repair, and a couple of glimmers of false hope, it finally died on me in the middle of August. I covered it in bubblewrap, took it to my office and waited for it to be collected. Two weeks have passed and it is still there. I am considering... 3G will create new business models 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC With the arrival of 3G in Thailand, mobile operators will need new business models and compete on more than just price. In many countries, vendors such as Amazon, HP and Nokia have bypassed the operator directly and become a MVNO, creating a relationship between themselves and the consumer, bypassing the network operator. Quite how the market will adjust will be seen soon as the pieces fall into... The Thai way of doing things 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Whether away of managing certain industries through threats of exclusion from bidding instead of proper rules, and seeing friends have to struggle juggling work with visa runs that benefit no one, the Thai way of doing things has often got me in bit of a mental pickle. Low-income Thais to see web benefits 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Chulalongkorn University has launched the Digital Divide Institute to support the Prime Minister's National Broadband Commission in its aim to offer meaningful broadband products and services to 45 million low-income Thais who would otherwise not use the Internet. Well worth the expense 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Cannon has launched its high-speed compact digital camera, the Ixus 300HS, with a capacity to capture still images at 1/2500 second and continuous shooting capability at 10 megapixel resolution. Confidence ahead of industry showcase 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Apple's highly successful iPad and other tablet devices from Research In Motion (RIM) and other Android platforms will widen computer users' based, according to Wiroj Asawarungsri, Deputy Managing Director at The Aspirers Group, organiser of the ComWorld Thailand trade event to be staged on Sept 30-Oct 3 at Paragon Hall. Software Park thinks globally 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Networking collaboration at the regional level and leveraging new channels in cloud computing while creating applications for the mobile App Store marketplace are key strategies to opening new windows of opportunity for Thai software developers in the global business. Keeping business safe from national cyber threats 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Over the next two months, the mission-critical infrastructure will compel 256 businesses in eight categories to carry out self-assessment of their ability to handle emergencies and threats to national security. Tik Shiro in concert 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Tik Shiro will perform again after having been away from the stage for over 10 years. This time, he is returning with a twist _ in a rap battle against Thaitanium. He is bringing back his hit tunes from the past and will be performing with guest singers such as Zani AF6, Thaitanium, now and then, and Nose Udom Taepanich. In memory of legendary journalist Neil Davis 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC After the events in Bangkok of April and May this year, with journalists Fabio Polenghi and Hiro Muramoto among the scores of dead and wounded on the streets, nobody needs reminding how deadly politics in Thailand can be. In the 1980s, optimists who had argued that the country had outgrown military coups were challenged by two short-lived battles _ on April 1, 1981 and September 9, 1985. Both coup... The heart and soul of Kenny G 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC After a recording career that has yielded 23 albums in almost three decades, one would think that Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G might have nothing left to prove to the public. Yet Kenny G is not one to remain idle in the face of success and he once again reaffirms his enduring place in popular music with his latest release, Heart and Soul. In an exclusive interview with 'Outlook', Kenny... A feel-good musical 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Dreambox triumphantly pursued another dream-come-true project with its new musical, Namsai Jaijing, in which long-term companionship and youthful happiness are the name of the game. Thanks to a cast of young aspiring talents, quality musical numbers and efficiently practical set designs, this nostalgic show gives rise to feel-good memories of years past. Technology in the classroom 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC In a bid to achieve its mission to make students and teachers competitive with 21st century skills, Dell has rolled out its Connected Classroom solution in Thailand, the first Asean country to adopt it. A musical, ballet and theatre all in one 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Is there any story that sums up the Yuletide spirit of generosity and joy better than the Charles Dickens classic? Is there any character more synonymous with miserliness than Ebenezer Scrooge? Balancing happiness and money a key for SMEs 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Keeping staff and business partners happy is among the keys to help small and medium-sized businesses sustain their growth, according to executives. PostBag A necessary step 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC In your headline report of Sept 7 about doubts as to the effectiveness of the emergency rule applicable in some areas, the words of Lord Leverhulme ring in my ears. He said that he knew half of his advertising expenses were effective while the other half were a waste. The only problem was he didn't know which half. PM opens fire on armoured vehicle deal 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC The cabinet has approved an amendment to the contract to buy 96 armoured personnel carriers from Ukraine after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva voiced strong concern over several issues with the purchase. Relief aid rife with graft 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Corruption plaguing disaster relief projects across the country is costing the state more than 50 million baht, the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission says. SCB urges SME forex hedging 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is urging SME customers to hedge foreign exchange risk at 50% of their total worth to protect against possible losses from the stronger baht, says executive vice-president Trirong Butragaht. NACC clears Wan in hidden assets case 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC The National Anti-Corruption Commission has voted unanimously to dismiss the assets concealment and unusual wealth case against Wan Muhamad Nor Matha, a deputy prime minister during the Thaksin Shinawatra administration. Growth of 22.9% foreseendespite baht strengthening 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Despite growing concerns about the strength of the baht, the dollar value of exports from Thailand is expected to increase by 22.9% this year, according to the Center for International Trade Studies at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). Rising rates to affect Thai Banks' Profits? 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Thai banks have displayed considerable resilience this year amid the global financial debacle and domestic political upheaval. Their performance has been remarkable notwithstanding rising interest rates and a flattening yield curve. During the first half of the year, banks chalked up a whopping 61 billion baht in net profits _ a 42% increase from the same period last year _ defying most analysts'... PTTAR to make biofuels 07/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC PTT Aromatics and Refinery Plc plans to invest US$150 million for the first jet biofuel and biodiesel products to meet European aviation regulations that will take effect in 2012, says chief executive officer Chainoi Puankosoom. Koran burning to go ahead 07/09-2010, Klokken: 16:32:00 UTC An evangelical Florida church Tuesday vowed to press ahead with plans to burn the Koran to mark the anniversary of 9/11 despite mounting concern that it may endanger allied troops in Afghanistan. Tiger selected for Ryder Cup 07/09-2010, Klokken: 15:56:00 UTC World number one Tiger Woods was chosen by Corey Pavin as one of the four captain's picks for the US Ryder Cup team on Tuesday. "2.5m" protest French pension reform 07/09-2010, Klokken: 15:50:00 UTC Some 2.5 million strikers turned out to march in rallies across France to protest President Nicolas Sarkozy's plan to increase the retirement age from 60 to 62, the CFDT trade union estimated Tuesday. Ten million without shelter in Pakistan 07/09-2010, Klokken: 14:57:00 UTC More than 10 million people have been left without shelter in Pakistan's floods for the past six weeks, the United Nations said Tuesday, in "one of the worst humanitarian disasters'' in UN history. No laughing matter 07/09-2010, Klokken: 14:13:00 UTC Picture three groups pitted together in titanic struggle for pride, honour and bragging rights. At the end of a tense, stress-filled hour, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck emerge from their rooms with their hands high, while Goofy can only shake his head and consider what might have been. Mogadishu fighting kills 230 07/09-2010, Klokken: 13:56:00 UTC The UN refugee agency said Tuesday that 230 civilians had been killed during fighting between government forces and Islamist rebels over the past two weeks in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. EU takes stand to boost growth 07/09-2010, Klokken: 12:56:00 UTC The European Union laid out ambitious goals on Tuesday to strengthen its economy as the European Commission proposed a joint EU-wide bond and ministers approved tighter financial supervision. PM to visit restive South soon 07/09-2010, Klokken: 11:27:00 UTC Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Tuesday he is preparing to visit the three trouble-plagued southern border provinces where terrorist activities have intensified. Australia PM Gillard handed power by independents 07/09-2010, Klokken: 10:56:00 UTC Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard retained power by a tiny, one-seat majority Tuesday after winning the backing of two key independent MPs in the first hung parliament in decades. SET index down 0.82% 07/09-2010, Klokken: 10:24:00 UTC The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index on Tuesday lost 7.63 points or 0.82 per cent to close at 923.89 points. The market value was 48.84 billion baht, with 7.71 billion shares traded. Abhisit to meet Hun Sen in NY 07/09-2010, Klokken: 10:17:00 UTC Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will meet Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen in New York at the sideline of the United Nations general assembly which starts on Sept 24, acting government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn said on Tuesday. South schools in red zone close following attacks 07/09-2010, Klokken: 09:46:00 UTC A meeting of the Three Border Provinces Teachers Federation resolves that all 465 government schools in red zones and risk areas of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat be closed for three days, following the slaying of two teachers and a school janitor in the far South. Kasit 'explains' Somkid's rise to Saudi envoy 07/09-2010, Klokken: 09:21:00 UTC Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said on Tuesday he had met Saudi Arabia's charge d'affaires Nabil Ashri and explained the Police Commission's decision to promote Provincial Police Region 5 commander Somkid Boonthanom to the position of assistant national police chief. Boot camp in far South inappropriate for hooligan students 07/09-2010, Klokken: 05:16:00 UTC The idea to send hooligan students to a boot camp in the three southernmost provinces seems emotionally motivated and outlandish. It is also an insult to the locals down there. Boot camp in far South inappropriate for hooligan students 07/09-2010, Klokken: 05:16:00 UTC The idea to send hooligan students to a boot camp in the three southernmost provinces seems emotionally motivated and outlandish. It is also an insult to the locals down there. B167,000 daily fine to be imposed 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:26:00 UTC The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will start imposing a daily fine of 166,667 baht on each of the five telecom companies from Friday for failing to offer mobile number portability (MNP) service. Feeling hot, hot hot! 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Heat transfer is a common physical phenomenon, and the transfer of heat affects our lives dramatically. However, the science of heat transfer is a bit challenging and the applicable language can be confusing. Hope for cancer sufferers 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC For the past 10 years, cancer has been Thailand's leading cause of death, surpassing other illnesses. Approximately 55,403 individuals died from the disease in 2008. UN recognises our youth 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC The United Nations (UN) defines youths as people aged from 15 to 24. This age group consists of 1.2 billion people, or 18 percent of the world's population. Of this number, 700 million live in the Asia-Pacific region. Group effect 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Making sure that students assimilate what they are taught is a major task of teachers. Tracking corruption to the far corners 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) is a United States law known primarily for a provision concerning bribery of foreign officials. Daily News Editorial 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Puea Thai Party must prove its sincerity by taking concrete steps towards national reconciliation. AoT president removed from panel 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Airports of Thailand president Serirat Prasutanond has been replaced as chairman of the agency's revenue committee by permanent secretary for the interior Manit Watanasen. Emergency rule casts long shadow 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC The long shadow cast by the emergency decree has hung over Thai society for five months since its invocation on April 7, but still the debate rages whether it truly helps curb violence or is itself another problem to be negotiated. We'd like to know, too 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC I find it deeply troubling that Deputy PM Suthep feels he only owes an explanation of currently indicted Pol Lt Gen Somkid's promotion to assistant national police chief, to the people of Saudi Arabia and apparently not to the citizens of Thailand, who deserve police leaders of the highest integrity. Play-based learning reaps benefits 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC When does "education" start? Although formal schooling usually starts at the age of six, learning begins at birth. Food supply is crucial 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC In the water there are fish and in the fields there is rice. And this ancient reminder applies to Thailand, not just to the Sukhothai of King Ramkhamhaeng, who is credited with the historical quote. Our country is one of the most abundant in the world. It is one of a handful which exports far more food than it buys, and thus contributes a huge amount to feeding the ever-growing population... Stamford offers banking curriculum 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Stamford International University (Stiu) has launched a Master of Business Administration in Bank and Financial Institution Management (MBA BFM) programme, which aims to produce high-quality bankers to serve Thailand's growing monetary industry. Ministry wants violent youth offenders sent to South 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Education officials are proposing that young people who commit acts of violence be sent to the restive South to do community work. Network life education 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC What are the three most important things you would like to fulfil if you have no more than a decade to live? And would they be different from, say, if you are allotted even less time than that _ a year, a month, 48 hours, or perhaps a mere one hour? Is there any one particular person you would like to spend the precious remaining moments with? Doing what? Where? Any regrets, remorse, anyone you... Be a volunteer 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Teaching autistic kids how to use the skytrain and boat services. Making new homes for fish out in the open sea. Picking up garbage in public canals. Teaching art to and cooking noodles for stateless children. Cleaning temple compounds and building toilets for nunneries. Although Thai society is witnessing growing inequality and social conflicts that threaten to break it apart, it also is... Student business advisers extolled 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC 'AMC is a conglomerate specialising in the paper, petrochemical and construction businesses. Its production base is in Southeast Asia. As its main businesses are commodities and services that are similar to those of its competitors, AMC is struggling to stay at the top, given the prevailing competitive environment. Its goal is to become the Asean leader in its business sphere by 2015." More efficient tax collection in the works 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC The Finance Ministry will improve tax collection efficiency as part of efforts to balance the fiscal budget within the next five years, says Areepong Bhoocha-oom, the director-general of the Excise Department. Regent's hosts Round Square 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC The Regent's School (RS) will celebrate its 15th anniversary of being a holistic education provider by hosting the "Round Square International Conference 2010" (RSIC 2010) under the theme of "We Walk Together" at its Pattaya campus in October, Virachai Techavijit, PhD, chairperson and founder of RS, revealed recently. Practice teaching 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC When I first started teaching, I had the opportunity to watch a few senior educators in action in class. Extremely informative, and certainly a revelation, it helped to make my transition into a class with 48 Japanese teenage girls much easier. Local to global and back 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC There is a lack of audio-visual materials that are specific to Thailand, so a project has been undertaken to develop DVDs for primary school pupils in Thailand. New police chief's appointment official 06/09-2010, Klokken: 09:51:00 UTC A royal command announced on Monday confirms Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree as the new national police chief, effective from Sept 2, officially bringing to an end the year-long saga over the appointment. The literary gardener 05/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC When reading Manote Phromsing, one had better not do it in a hurry. Lest the inimitable experience of relishing his carefully crafted prose ends up a big waste. For the Isan writer, who describes himself as "the laziest writer in Thailand", each line, paragraph and page do take a long time to conceive. In an interview with the Underground Bulletin a few years ago, the 50-something... The flower Jail 05/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC _ 1 __ Young musical talents 05/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC College of Music, Mahidol University and the Stock Exchange of Thailand will host the music competition "14th Settrade Youth Music Competition 2010" for Thai youths. The competition is open to primary students up to undergraduates who are not over 25, playing in any musical style, any non-electric musical instrument or even singing alone. The winner will receive 600,000 baht and a 1-year... Unnecessary show of force 05/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC Security authorities from the government on down have taken many wrong steps in their effort to make Bangkok safer. Seeing armed soldiers on seemingly every street corner and public place is not at all reassuring for Bangkokians or visitors. The troops convey almost every wrong image, while failing to address the problem of the continuing bomb and grenade attacks. Trip to the past 05/09-2010, Klokken: 17:00:00 UTC A visit to Phimai and Phanom Rung Historical Parks and other ancient monuments in the vicinity will be organised on November 27 and 28. Led by Somlak Charoenpot, member of the Siam Society and advisor of Kamthieng House Museum, the group will depart from the Siam Society by bus and return to Bangkok in the evening of the next day. Members will spend one night at the City Park Hotel in Nakhon... |
|