May 2009

Singer Susan Boyle loses British talent show

By k on May 31, 2009

LONDON: Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle, who won a worldwide audience after her rendition of “I Dreamed A Dream” became a hit on YouTube, 
came second Saturday in the British talent show that made her famous.
The 48-year-old who had been the favourite to win “Britain’s Got Talent” lost out to a group of street dancers called [...]

PM leads business entrepreneurs to ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit

By k on May 30, 2009

BANGKOK, 30 May 2009 (NNT) – The Thai Prime Minister, accompanied by a team of private business entrepreneurs, has traveled to Jeju Island in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to attend the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit, believing that the gathering will financially benefit the ASEAN region and boost its development.

Speaking of his attendance to the ASEAN-ROK [...]

PM calls on private sector to help restore the economy

By k on May 30, 2009

BANGKOK, May 30 (TNA) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Friday called on the private sector to help restore the economy, saying it had a significant role in developing the Thailand’s economy to ensure sustainable growth.
Delivering a keynote speech on “The Economic Stimulus Package: How Businesspersons Can Give Assistance,” he said that Thailand’s current economic [...]

Kasikorn Research sees Thai economy contracting 5.6-7% in second quarter 2009

By k on May 30, 2009

BANGKOK, May 30 (TNA) - The Kasikorn Research Centre predicts that Thailand’s economy will contract 5.6-7 per cent during the second quarter of 2009.
 
The Kasikorn Bank (K-bank) think-tank projection is a slight improvement from the contraction of 7.1 per cent in the gross domestic product (GDP) during this year’s first quarter announced by the National [...]

Another Thai woman diagnosed with H1N1 influenza virus

By k on May 30, 2009

BANGKOK, May 30 (TNA) — A 52-year-old Thai woman who returned earlier this week from the US and Canada has been found to have contracted the potentially-lethal influenza A (H1N1) virus, according to Dr. Praj Boonyawongvirot, Permanent Secretary for Public Health.
 
Dr. Praj said the victim went to the U.S. and Canada with her son and [...]

Chelsea FA Cup

By k on May 30, 2009

A stunning Frank Lampard strike ended Everton’s resistance and ensured Chelsea’s interim boss Guus Hiddink brought the curtain down on his brief spell in English football by collecting the FA Cup.
The Toffees had made a dream start when Louis Saha put them ahead after just 25 seconds - the quickest goal in Cup final history.
But [...]

In Swat Valley Capital Pakistan Claims Victory Over Militants

By k on May 30, 2009

By Catherine Maddux
Islamabad
 
The Pakistani military says it has prevailed over Taliban militants in Mingora, the main town in Swat Valley. The military says it gained control a week after re-entering the town to dislodge Taliban fighters.
 
Major General Athar Abbas (File photo)
Major General Athar Abbas told reporters that government forces are in full control of Mingora, [...]

N. Korea may be prepping long-range missile

By k on May 30, 2009

YEONPYEONG, South Korea - North Korea is showing signs of preparing for another long-range missile launch after launching a series of short-range missiles, including one on Friday.
The communist country warned Friday it would act in “self-defense” if provoked by the U.N. Security Council, which is considering tough sanctions over the communist country’s nuclear test. U.S. [...]

US urges Europe, China to step up Afghan help

By k on May 30, 2009

SINGAPORE - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates urged Europe and China to step up their involvement in rebuilding Afghanistan, saying Saturday that America alone cannot put the conflict-ridden nation back on its feet while mired in a fight against the Taliban.

Gates said he has been tougher on the Europeans than countries in Asia in demanding [...]

New Deputy Minister “Supachai Phosu”

By k on May 28, 2009

BANGKOK, 28 May 2009 (NNT) – Bhumjaithai Nakhon Phanom MP Supachai Phosu was appointed as Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives.
Regarding the progress of the appointment of new Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva gave an interview yesterday that he had already submitted the name for royal endorsement.
A source reported that [...]

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