The Nation (Thailand) articles from July 2010

The Nation (Thailand) archives from July 2010

Dr Rom Hiranpruk, an advisor to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), told me the other day that the future of Thailand's telecom industry hinges upon a three-pillar platform, with the national broadband network initiative being.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Dr Rom Hiranpruk, an advisor to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), told me the other day that the future of Thailand's telecom industry hinges upon a three-pillar platform, with the national...

Dr Noppadol Kannikar, the director of Abac Poll and one of Thailand's leading pollsters, is taking the business of gauging public opinion to the regional cross-border level.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Dr Noppadol Kannikar, the director of Abac Poll and one of Thailand's leading pollsters, is taking the business of gauging public opinion to the regional cross-border level. The first-ever Asean Poll, covering Thailand,...

Tea Banh rules out joint development.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Tea Banh rules out joint development Panya Tiewsangwan The Nation The World Heritage Committee's decision to delay the Preah Vihear management issue to next year must have hit Cambodia hard, but Phnom Penh's...

SUWIT MANAGES TO BUY TIME on preah vihear.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. SUWIT MANAGES TO BUY TIME on preah vihear )) World Heritage Committee delays considering temple plan to next year )) Thai team produces crucial evidence, but some worry about country's image The Nation Thailand...

Heart disease the biggest killer.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Heart disease the biggest killer Heart disease is killing more Thais, and the only way to reduce the risk is to control weight, do exercise and develop good eating habits, Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit...

Democrat Party vows to fix all problems with malpractice bill.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Democrat Party vows to fix all problems with malpractice bill The Nation The Democrat Party yesterday vowed to patch up any differences related to the Medical Malpractice Victim Protection Bill before it is forwarded...

court frees veera on Bt6m guarantee.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. court frees veera on Bt6m guarantee The Nation The Appeals Court yesterday allowed red-shirt leader Veera Musigapong temporary release under a Bt6-million bail guarantee pending indictment and trial on terrorism...

community radio and tv.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. community radio and tv illegal operators face NTC crackdown Watchdog to act ahead of 'end to emergency' Telecom Reporters The Nation The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) will be more aggressive...

RATCH targets 2,000MW in foreign acquisitions.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. RATCH targets 2,000MW in foreign acquisitions Nalin Viboonchart The Nation Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding (RATCH), the country's largest independent power producer, aims to acquire 10 overseas power...

Capital inflows rise amid stable recovery: central bank.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Capital inflows rise amid stable recovery: central bank Thailand witnessed net capital inflows of US 2.17 billion (Bt70 billion) in June amid accelerating economic indicators following the end of political unrest,...

power consumption 2010.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. power consumption 2010 MEArevises growth estimate to 9% Fifteen-year project to put 180km of cables underground at a cost of Bt77 bn Watcharapong Thongrung The Nation The Metropolitan Electricity Authority...

Fibre-optics fIrm sIgns new deals.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Fibre-optics fIrm sIgns new deals The Nation Siam Fiber Optics, a subsidiary of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC), has signed several major contracts with local companies and state-owned telecommunications...

Operators, new panel to meet on 'end to concession.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Operators, new panel to meet on 'end to concession' Usanee Mongkolporn The Nation A new committee will meet with TrueMove, Total Access Communication (DTAC) and Advanced Info Service (AIS) on Monday to discuss the...

FINE-TUNing retail skills.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. FINE-TUNing retail skills The Nation The Commerce Ministry has stepped up its drive nationwide to enable small retailers to survive the tough competition. Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Ponlaboot said...

Hunt on for new MRTAchief.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Hunt on for new MRTAchief Watcharapong Thongrung The Nation The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is expected to have a new governor by November. Supoj Sublom, Transport Ministry permanent...

court frees accused in church burning case.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. court frees accused in church burning case Associated Press Kuala Lumpur A Malaysian court yesterday acquitted a Muslim man of arson charges after he was accused of torching a church during religious tensions over...

british writer risks jail rather than say sorry.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. british writer risks jail rather than say sorry Associated Press Singapore A British author vowed yesterday to fight charges in Singapore related to his book on the city-state's death penalty policy, even if it...

king abdullah, assad fly to beirut to contain crisis.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. king abdullah, assad fly to beirut to contain crisis Agence France-Presse Beirut Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Lebanon yesterday for the first time since the 2005 murder of ex-premier Rafiq Hariri in...

Right policies by jakarta bring wave of investment.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Right policies by jakarta bring wave of investment Agence France-Presse Jakarta Foreign investment in Indonesia soared 46 per cent in the first six months of the year, an official said, as confidence in the...

bp appointment.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. bp appointment out of Frying pan into the cold Embattled chief executive not expected to live in Russia or carry out day-to-day business Associated Press Moscow Tony Hayward is poised to move to a new job as...

li ka-shing group makes bid to buy edf unit in uk.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. li ka-shing group makes bid to buy edf unit in uk Agence France-Presse Paris A consortium led by Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka-shing has made a US 9-billion (Bt290 billion) "irrevocable" offer to take over the...

illegal aliens.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. illegal aliens immigration law draws anger in us More states seek to implement tougher measures to stem the tide Agencies Phoenix, Arizona The showdown over Arizona's immigration law played out in court and...

Agencies.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agencies Southport, England Taiwan's Yani Tseng took an early 4-stroke lead in the second round of the Women's British Open yesterday after shooting a second consecutive 4-under 68 at Royal Birkdale. Tseng had...

Agence France-Presse.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Unheralded Siddikur of Bangladesh gave himself a shot at a historic victory after taking a two-shot halfway lead at the Brunei Open yesterday. Siddikur, who is the...

Heart recipient Compton shares lead at Greenbrier.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Heart recipient Compton shares lead at Greenbrier Agence France-Presse White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia Two time heart-transplant recipient Erik Compton fired a seven-under 63 to seize a share of the lead...

Rivals slam pitch.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Rivals slam pitch Rivals India and Sri Lanka blasted the featherbed wicket that proved a bowlers' graveyard after the second Test ended in a high-scoring draw yesterday. "This one was very unsporting, there was...

MANTA KLANGBOONKRONG.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. MANTA KLANGBOONKRONG THE NATION Koh Chang on the Gulf of Thailand caters to all with its mountains, wildlife, underwater attractions, beaches, culture and tasty cuisine. Once the domain of backpackers, it's...

Winning ways at Indigo Pearl.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Winning ways at Indigo Pearl Turn your best holiday snap into a relaxing seven free nights at the Indigo Pearl. The designer resort is challenging photographers to illustrate their best memory or experience of this...

ANNIE GREENBERG.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. ANNIE GREENBERG ASSOCIATED PRESS Florida The Florida Everglades are home to snakes and gators, and now they are the setting for a cable television show called "Swamp Men". The show takes viewers behind the...

I am getting married in November this year and my fiance and I are considering Langkawi as a honeymoon destination. We would be there for a week in late November. My only concern is the monsoon. What kind of weather can we expect' Thank you, Susie.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. I am getting married in November this year and my fiance and I are considering Langkawi as a honeymoon destination. We would be there for a week in late November. My only concern is the monsoon. What kind of weather can we...

Set in 64 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical parkland, Evason Phuket offers a stunning view over the Andaman Sea. Its lower sea terrace, Into the Beach, was the venue for the nightly race parties, where guests and competitors wound down after each d.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Set in 64 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical parkland, Evason Phuket offers a stunning view over the Andaman Sea. Its lower sea terrace, Into the Beach, was the venue for the nightly race parties, where guests and...

The salty sea breeze mixed with the smell of dried fish is the first thing that hits my nostrils when I arrive in the harbour area of Yeosu city.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The salty sea breeze mixed with the smell of dried fish is the first thing that hits my nostrils when I arrive in the harbour area of Yeosu city. Yeosu, which translates as peaceful water, is not a familiar name to...

Today's Birthday: Live, love, laugh and be happy for what you have. Life can be good if you are positive and playful. A shift taking place in your life will help rid you of debt and discontentment, replacing it with tangible options.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's Birthday: Live, love, laugh and be happy for what you have. Life can be good if you are positive and playful. A shift taking place in your life will help rid you of debt and discontentment, replacing it with...

****************** cinemas/july30 ******************.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. ****************** cinemas/july30 ****************** The Last Airbender M Night Shyamalan directs this fantasy about boy hero Aang (Noah Ringer), who is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements,...

Reds can't protest over temple dispute.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Like most foreigners and the foreign press, I do not understand the intricacies of Preah Vihear. How much better the relationship would be if Hun Sen's friend were still prime minister of Thailand. He had already...

Russian pianist says Pattaya child rape case a challenge from God.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Russian pianistcomposer Mikhail Pletnev yesterday said the pending child rape case against him was challenge from God. "I think God has given me this challenge," Pletnev said as he left Pattaya Provincial Court, where...

Fibreoptics company's new deals assure a 'healthy 'pipeline'.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Siam Fiber Optics, a subsidiary of Asia Pacific Wire & Cable (APWC), has signed several major contracts with local companies and state-owned telecommunications companies with a total value of Bt592 million. Siam...

RATCH foreign acquisitions to achieve 2,000MW.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding (RATCH), the country's largest independent power producer, aims to acquire 10 overseas power plants with a combined installation capacity of 2,000 megawatts by 2016. Two deals...

Company Reports.(Financial report)
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. G STEEL's board of directors approved an increase in the company's registered capital by Bt5.1 billion, from Bt13.86 billion to Bt18.96 billion, by issuing 5.1 billion new shares at a par value of Bt1 in order to...

Small retailers' skills to be finetuned.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Commerce Ministry has stepped up its drive nationwide to enable small retailers to survive the tough competition. Deputy Commerce Minister Alongkorn Ponlaboot said yesterday that the ministry wants to create a...

Electricity power consumption to rise 6%.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has revised upwards its estimate of the growth in electricity consumption this year. MEA Governor Pornthep Thanyapongchai said the authority had revised its estimate of...

New panel to meet operators on concession termination.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A new committee will meet with TrueMove, Total Access Communication (DTAC) and Advanced Info Service (AIS) on Monday to discuss the termination plans for mobilephoneservice concessions. The joint committee was set up by...

Pawina gets to grip with wedding plans.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Olympic gold medallist Pawina Thongsuk will tie the knot with longtime boyfriend and Modern9 TV sports anchor Sares Limkungwarnmongkol in November in Bangkok. The 31-year-old, who won the 75kg weightlifting gold at the...

Bomb injures scavenger at King Power office.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A bomb exploded near the Soi Rangnam office of duty-free giant King Power in Bangkok's Phya Thai district early yesterday, seriously injuring a scavenger. The bomb, which went off at about 1.30am, was planted in a...

All Stars promise entertaining game.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Piyapong Piewon has bolstered his options by calling up three more players including national midfielder Suchao Nutnum for the Thailand Premier League All Stars team to face Spanish club Atletico Madrid in tomorrow's PTT...

Democrat Party vows to help fix problems with malpractice bill.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Democrat Party yesterday vowed to patch up any differences related to the Medical Malpractice Victim Protection Bill before it is forwarded to Parliament for deliberation. "We will ensure that the bill not only...

Suwit manages to buy time.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. World Heritage Committee delays considering temple plan to next year/Thai delegation produces crucial evidence but worries over country's 'villain' image Thailand had a "narrow escape" for the second year in a row as...

Compensation fund runs dry.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Rights and Liberties Protection Department is running out of money to compensate victims of the red-shirt protest, including the protesters themselves, and is seeking emergency funds from the government. More than...

Heart disease the biggest killer.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Heart disease is killing more Thais, and the only way to reduce the risk is to control weight, exercise and develop good eating habits, Public Health Minister Jurin Laksanawisit warned yesterday. He said the mortality...

Local arts and wisdom protected.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Culture Ministry will add 25 traditional arts, wisdom and folklore as well as muay thai to its national intellectual copyright protection list. It is also creating a database to document another 8,000 traditional...

India should tread carefully with Burma.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Junta chief scored maximum points by visiting India during a period of high-profile visits by world leaders It was a shame that India, the world's largest democracy, this week welcomed one of the world's most notorious...

Triple aim for next generation telecom network.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Dr Rom Hiranpruk, an advisor to the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), told me the other day that the future of Thailand's telecom industry hinges upon a three-pillar platform, with the national...

His job is to know what you think.
July 31, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Dr Noppadol Kannikar, the director of Abac Poll and one of Thailand's leading pollsters, is taking the business of gauging public opinion to the regional cross-border level. The first-ever Asean Poll, covering Thailand,...

Medical Council, doctors team up to battle malpractice bill.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Medical Council, doctors team up to battle malpractice bill Pongphon Sarnsamak The Nation The Medical Council has teamed up with the Medical Association of Thailand and doctors at state-run main hospitals across...

The Nation.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Nation Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suwit Khunkitti made several attempts yesterday to block Cambodia's management plan for the Preah Vihear temple from the World Heritage Committee's consideration...

Tan ready for life after Oishi.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Tan ready for life after Oishi Kwanchai Rungfapaisarn The Nation Tan Passakornnatee, founder and president of Oishi Group, will embark on a new business mission immediately after his resignation from Oishi Group...

data wanted from asean-UScouncil.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. data wanted from asean-UScouncil The Nation Thailand has asked the Asean-US Business Council to help provide information on the government's policy on suppression of copyright violation as well as protection of...

IRPC's consolidated net profit in the second quarter declined to Bt1.18 billion from Bt2.42 billion in the same quarter last year.(Financial report)
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. IRPC's consolidated net profit in the second quarter declined to Bt1.18 billion from Bt2.42 billion in the same quarter last year. SIAM CITY CEMENT's consolidated net profit in the second quarter rose to Bt731 million...

listed companies.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. listed companies Move for Renewal of 25% tax reduction Panel to weigh easing of rules to pave way for SME listings Siriporn Chanjindamadee The Nation A cut in the corporate income tax to 25 per cent for...

special trade zone wIth Burma in Tak sought.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. special trade zone wIth Burma in Tak sought The Nation Despite controversy over a border closure, the Commerce Ministry will propose to the Cabinet the establishment of an economic zone at Mae Sot, Tak province,...

Finance upbeat on.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Finance upbeat on second halF The Nation The Finance Ministry is expecting the second-half economy to chalk up growth of at least 8 per cent on robust exports and a strong recovery in domestic consumption and...

New accounting standards.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. New accounting standards Developers move to avoid revenue problems Most already observing international rules Somluck Srimalee The Nation Many listed property firms have begun using new accounting standards,...

China denies forcing firms to transfer technology.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. China denies forcing firms to transfer technology Agence France-Presse Beijing China yesterday denied US charges that it unfairly forces foreign firms to transfer technology as the price of admission to its huge...

Amazon markets new Kindles.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Amazon markets new Kindles Agence France-Presse Washington Amazon introduced two new versions of its Kindle electronic reader yesterday, including a model that sells for 139 (Bt4,480), its lowest price yet, The...

Judge blocks key parts of Arizona law on immigration.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Judge blocks key parts of Arizona law on immigration Agence France-Presse Phoenix, Arizona A federal judge blocked the most controversial parts of Arizona's new immigration law, which would have given police the...

N Korean leader transfers secret fund to son.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. N Korean leader transfers secret fund to son North Korea's ailing leader Kim Jong-il is transferring his secret personal wealth to his youngest son and likely successor, a Seoul-based radio station said yesterday. ...

Spectre of ousted PM haunts Australian elections.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Spectre of ousted PM haunts Australian elections Agence France-Presse Sydney The Australian government has denied that Kevin Rudd was behind damaging cabinet-level leaks, as the former prime minister's hurried...

profiles of 100m Facebook users released.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. profiles of 100m Facebook users released Deutsche Presse-Agentur New York A computer security researcher has released the profile data of more than 100 million Facebook users on a list he compiled by searching...

ABHISIT IN.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. ABHISIT IN A BIND ON PREAH VIHEAR Many people have observed that it was very "un-Abhisit" for the prime minister to threaten to burn the bridges with Unesco without eloquently explaining what on earth was going on...

Thaksin is among 25.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thaksin is among 25 'terrorism' suspects marked for prosecution The Nation The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) yesterday submitted for prosecution review its reports recommending terrorism indictments...

appeals Court to rule today on Veera's bail.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. appeals Court to rule today on Veera's bail The Nation The Appeals Court will rule today on whether to grant bail for terrorism suspect Veera Musigapong after a senior government official testified in favour of the...

death for drug-related crimes too severe: experts.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. death for drug-related crimes too severe: experts Pravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Despite the National Human Rights Development Plan to abolish the death penalty by 2013, Thai society needs to engage in frank debate...

Man on the run nabbed at border.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Man on the run nabbed at border A man allegedly on the run was arrested yesterday morning while trying to cross the border into Cambodia with a fake passport and a false name. Phirakorn Pannanakhun, 52, faces many...

Electhainica, dude.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Electhainica, dude Top Thai DJs gather for the first "Electhainica" party with remixes of Thai tracks tomorrow at Club Culture on ratchadamnoen Klang Road. Running from 9, it has DJs Seed, Rajahsie I, Miraculous and...

Caption.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Caption AFP 15556621: An employee of the Peace Hotel is reflected in the ceiling of the lobby in Shanghai. 15556117: Employees of the Peace Hotel stand at the entrance in Shanghai on Wednesday. 15556118:...

Today's Birthday: It's all about learning, experiencing and doing this year. A new way of looking at old ideas and concepts will keep you in the game. Travel will lead to knowledge and experience, furthering your goals. Dealing with friends, neighbours an.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's Birthday: It's all about learning, experiencing and doing this year. A new way of looking at old ideas and concepts will keep you in the game. Travel will lead to knowledge and experience, furthering your goals....

The Last Airbender.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Last Airbender M Night Shyamalan directs this fantasy about boy hero Aang (Noah Ringer), who is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements, He teams with his Water Nation friends (Nicola Peltz...

Rockets play down yao's.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Rockets play down yao's quitting talk Agence France-Presse Houston, Texas Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming, who missed this entire 2009-2010 season after surgery to repair his broken left foot, says he might...

Niemann steers Tampa Bay past Tigers.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Niemann steers Tampa Bay past Tigers Associated Press St Petersburg, Florida Tampa Bay starting pitcher Jeff Niemann was in control over six innings, guiding the Rays to a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in the...

Preechachan Wiriyanupappong.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Preechachan Wiriyanupappong The Nation Bangkok plays host to a centrepiece of international volleyball from August 13 to 15, with the top women's teams competing in the annual Federbrau World Grand Prix at the...

Thailand's Thammanoon Srirot produced a superb chip-in birdie on the last hole to equal the course record of nine-under-par 62 in the first round of the Brunei Open yesterday.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thailand's Thammanoon Srirot produced a superb chip-in birdie on the last hole to equal the course record of nine-under-par 62 in the first round of the Brunei Open yesterday. Thammanoon posted a flawless round with...

NASCAR owners hold their own town hall meeting.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. NASCAR owners hold their own town hall meeting Associated Press Charlotte, North Carolina The top team owners in NASCAR set their differences aside for a unified brainstorming session on how to cut costs and help...

Sarayoot ready to gun down Atletico.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Sarayoot ready to gun down Atletico Thai Port FC striker Sarayoot Chaikamdee is hoping to extend his knack for scoring against European teams when he lines up for the Thai Premier League All Stars team against Atletico...

Shin, Inkster.
July 30, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Shin, Inkster share early lead at Open Associated Press Southport, England Top-ranked Jiyai Shin and Julie Inkster held a share of the early clubhouse lead at the Women's British Open after shooting 1-under 71...