The Nation (Thailand) articles from November 2010, page 10

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Defending Burma's generals requires twisted logic.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Defending Burma's generals requires twisted logic I disagree with Mr Fernando Pelegrin, of Khon Kaen, who holds that "Burma election a step in the right direction" (Opinion, November 9). He does not see how "all the...

Embassy of Sri Lanka responds to rights groups' allegations.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Embassy of Sri Lanka responds to rights groups' allegations Your issue of November 9 carried a long joint letter by the International Crisis Group, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International rejecting an invitation by...

The Lady's 15 years under house arrest.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Lady's 15 years under house arrest Following is a summary of Aung San Suu Kyi's time in detention: 1989-1995: The junta places Suu Kyi under house arrest in July 1989, 10 months after she helped form the National...

Anti-graft campaigners wind up meet.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Anti-graft campaigners wind up meet Kornchanok Raksaseri The Nation on Sunday The 14th International Anti-Corruption Conference closed with a Bangkok Declaration adopted yesterday. Decision-makers and...

Hundreds flee villages as landslide looms.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Hundreds flee villages as landslide looms The Nation on Sunday Five villages in Nakhon Si Thammarat's Chawang district were preparing for evacuation yesterday after the discovery of a 2km-long crack on a nearby...

Obama on the defensive.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Obama on the defensive Agence France-Presse Yokohama President Barack Obama defended his economic recovery policies yesterday after top powers rebuffed US plans for binding trade targets and curbs on currency...

China's Hu pledges to balance economy and stabilise market.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. China's Hu pledges to balance economy and stabilise market Associated Press Yokohama, Japan Chinese President Hu Jintao yesterday said his country will keep its markets open and seek more balanced trade, while...

A valiant, defiant champion.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Aung San Suu Kyi A valiant, defiant champion Twenty years on, her struggle has brought hope to the oppressed Deutsche Presse-Agentur Rangoon Aung San Suu Kyi's patience and fierce determination have been...

Past winners of Nobel Prize stand up to China.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Past winners of Nobel Prize stand up to China Deutsche Presse-Agentur Tokyo Winners of the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday started a three-day meeting in the Japanese city of Hiroshima to discuss a world free of...

How a tweet in time can save lives.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. How a tweet in time can save lives Asina Pornwasin The Nation on Sunday Thailand has been affected by floods several times over its long history but rarely, if ever, have the waters risen quite so quickly and...

Resurgent Ducks make it six straight.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Resurgent Ducks make it six straight Associated Press Anaheim, California The resurgent Anaheim Ducks extended their winning streak to six by beating the Dallas Stars 4-2 in the NHL yesterday. Ryan Getzlaf got...

Sehwag pulverises kiwi attack.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Sehwag pulverises kiwi attack Opening batsman puts hosts India in solid position Agence France-Presse Hyderabad, India Virender Sehwag smashed an entertaining 96 and Gautam Gambhir hit 54 before New...

Aussie Scott clings to one-shot lead.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Aussie Scott clings to one-shot lead Agence France-Presse Singapore Australia's Adam Scott clung on to a one-shot lead over defending champion Ian Poulter of England and South Korea's Kang Kyung-nam after the...

Bendtner issues quit threat.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Bendtner issues quit threat Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner has threatened to quit the English Premier League side if he is not given more playing time by manager Arsene Wenger. The Danish striker has started only two...

Abu Dhabi grid.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Abu Dhabi grid (Bt2.000) 1st row: Sebastian Vettel (GER/Red Bull-Renault);Lewis Hamilton (GBR/McLaren-Mercedes) 2nd row: Fernando Alonso (ESP/Ferrari); Jenson Button (GBR/McLaren-Mercedes) 3rd row: Mark Webber...

Lee the legend lives on.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Lee the legend lives on While tourists flock to Foshan to pay tribute to the late martial arts star, local residents appear somewhat undershelmed Jintana Panyaarvudh The Nation on Sunday Foshan, China Bruce...

The answer to stress.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The answer to stress This month, book any 60-minute treatment at The Sukhothai Hotel's Spa Botanica between 11am and 3pm on a weekday and you'll enjoy a complimentary 15-minute neck and shoulder massage with tension...

A baby comes on board.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A baby comes on board New kitten Tara joins Wan-Wan the poodle and a clutch of cats in a very animal-friendly home Laurie Rosenthal The Nation on Sunday The household is in turmoil today. A newcomer has just...

CHIC MOVES EAST.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. CHIC MOVES EAST Asian designers could soon be dictating the direction of fashion Kelly Chung Dawson China Daily New York If the shows at New York Fashion Week highlighted one trend this year, it was the rise...

Sending tingles up your spine.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Sending tingles up your spine The World Film Festival of Bangkok closes today, with the Japanese rumination on death, "Spine on Shine" ("Kagayake Sebone") among the highlights at Paragon Cineplex. It's showing at...

Today's birthday: Take time to figure out the best way to approach any situation that will influence your life personally, professionally and financially.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's birthday: Take time to figure out the best way to approach any situation that will influence your life personally, professionally and financially. ARIES HHH March 21-April 19 Keep a low profile and budget...

Photo/Somchai Khumkun.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Photo/Somchai Khumkun Oodles of noodles, terrific toppings too A new eatery at Paradise Park focuses on instant noodles from all over Asia Pattarawadee Saengmanee The Nation on Sunday Paradise Park's third...

BIG REDS AND SUCCULENT BEEF.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. BIG REDS AND SUCCULENT BEEF Bright holiday decorations in shopping malls along with beef and big red wines on the menus of Bangkok's upscale eateries herald the coming festive season. The Landmark Hotel's penthouse Rib...

PM meets Peru, Chile presidents.
November 14, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva held bilateral talks with Peru President Alan Garcia Peraz during which both countries agreed to boost trade and investment cooperation. Abhisit also met Chilean President Sebastian...

Dr Pipat Yodprudtikan, director of the Thaipat Institute, has stepped forward to urge Thai companies to adopt the so-called "green ocean" strategy as a means for sustainable business development. In cooperation with Nation Broadcasting Corporation, Pipat.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Dr Pipat Yodprudtikan, director of the Thaipat Institute, has stepped forward to urge Thai companies to adopt the so-called "green ocean" strategy as a means for sustainable business development. In cooperation with Nation...

Which major emerging market currency has strengthened the most, year-to-date, against the US dollar' The answer is the Thai baht. It has risen about 11 per cent against the dollar this year. China's yuan has appreciated only about 1 per cent against the d.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Which major emerging market currency has strengthened the most, year-to-date, against the US dollar' The answer is the Thai baht. It has risen about 11 per cent against the dollar this year. China's yuan has appreciated...

central bank moves to cool.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. central bank moves to cool property loans )) Measure a pre-emptive action to prevent bubbles; sector unlikely to be hit badly Business Desk The Nation The Bank of Thailand yesterday imposed what it called...

Supporters prepare for Suu Kyi's release.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Supporters prepare for Suu Kyi's release An ally of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi said an order for her release had been signed by Burma's ruling generals, as hundreds of supporters gathered yesterday at her...

Puea Pandin stands down to make way for Pheu Thai in by-elections.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Puea Pandin stands down to make way for Pheu Thai in by-elections Piyanart Srivalo, Praphan Chindalertudomdee The Nation Puea Pandin will not be fielding any candidates in Nakhon Ratchasima and Surin...

Respected abbot in intensive care.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Respected abbot in intensive care Revered monk Luang Phor Khoon Parisuttho has been hospitalised for possibly septicaemia and will be provided with intensive care indefinitely, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital said...

Police, troops prepare for weekend red-shirt rallies.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Police, troops prepare for weekend red-shirt rallies The Nation A large police contingent has been readied to provide security at red-shirt rallies and activities planned for the weekend, with soldiers put on standby...

Dear Sub:.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Dear Sub: I know it reads very like PR. But I think it's not crap and worth to be published. Please please please help me in making it really news. Thank you so much kha, Aim Anti-graft meet to adopt Bangkok...

hat yai.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. hat yai public warned about missing chlorine tanks Cutting cylinders or opening valves may result in explosion, say officials The Nation The Hat Yai Waterworks Office yesterday called on people to help locate...

Study reveals reading habits in Thailand.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Study reveals reading habits in Thailand Darapan Kaewmukda The Nation Thais spend 94 minutes a day reading, a research project by the Thailand Knowledge Park (TK Park) and Chulalongkorn University (CU) Faculty of...

Parents warned of deadly childhood pneumonia.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Parents warned of deadly childhood pneumonia Childhood pneumonia has claimed at least 17 lives and infected more than 32,925 youngsters this year, the Paediatric Infectious Disease Society of Thailand said yesterday. ...

APEC must deal with currency.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. APEC must deal with currency issue: Abhisit The Nation Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has expressed concern over the recent appreciation of the baht and expects Asia-Pacific leaders to discuss the currency issue...

TMBplays down Basel III requirement.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. TMBplays down Basel III requirement Seetalavajit Sabayjai The Nation TMB Bank foresees no negative impact from the Bank for International Settlements' proposed Basel III capital requirements, given its strong...

NEEDS TURNOVER UPDATE FOR LEDE.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. NEEDS TURNOVER UPDATE FOR LEDE THAI bourse Index slides 1.07% amid high volatility Spectre of capital control, stabilisation measures cited Siriporn Chanjindamanee The Nation The Stock Exchange of...

THAI may mark record-breaking profits this year after EC drops case.(Financial report)
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. THAI may mark record-breaking profits this year after EC drops case Thai Airways International (THAI) may set a new record in profits thanks to the Bt4.29 billion set aside earlier for potential European Commission...

Korn: Too few firms cashing in on inflows.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Korn: Too few firms cashing in on inflows Wichit Chaitrong The Nation Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij said yesterday he was disappointed that listed companies had so far failed to cash in on the excessive...

SCG sticks to sustainability despite loss of top spot.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. SCG sticks to sustainability despite loss of top spot The Nation Siam Cement Group maintains its commitment to sustainable development (SD) practices, though losing the top post in the Dow Jones Sustainability...

IT City posts 23% jump in net profit to BT149m for first three quarters.(Financial report)
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. IT City posts 23% jump in net profit to BT149m for first three quarters The Nation IT City reported revenue of Bt4.6 billion in the first nine months of this year, up 12.59 per cent from the same period last year....

rice researchers out to stem poverty.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. rice researchers out to stem poverty Agence France-Presse Global rice researchers have agreed to step up cooperation in an effort to lower food prices and lift tens of millions out of poverty, the International Rice...

power projects.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. power projects Rolls-Royce aims to win Bt3 billion in SPP orders Firm sees big gains in fast-growing Thai market Suchat Sritama The Nation Rolls-Royce expects to win contracts to supply generators to...

bomb attack.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. bomb attack suicide raid alarms pakistan Terror groups target country's financial centre Agence France-Presse Karachi Pakistan yesterday accused Taleban and al-Qaeda-linked bombers of attacking police in...

blockbuster legend dino de laurentiis dies, age 91.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. blockbuster legend dino de laurentiis dies, age 91 Associated Press Los Angeles Dino De Laurentiis, one of the last great, intrepid film producers who with unmatched showmanship shepherded movies as varied as "La...

Scott on top.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Scott on top in Singapore Australia's Adam Scott took a two-stroke lead at the halfway mark of the Barclays Singapore Open yesterday as defending champion Ian Poulter charged up to second spot before bad light...

Red Bull order 'free for all' to decide title.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Red Bull order 'free for all' to decide title Agence France-Presse Abu Dhabi Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has made clear that his team's warring world title contenders will not only be free from team orders...

Pacquiao out to avenge slur.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Pacquiao out to avenge slur Agence France-Presse Dallas, Texas Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao hopes to extend his legacy by winning an eighth belt in as many weight classes when he and Antonio Margarito clash...

Scott leads in Singapore, Poulter two shots back.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Scott leads in Singapore, Poulter two shots back Australia's Adam Scott took a two-stroke lead at the halfway mark of the Barclays Singapore Open yesterday as defending champion Ian Poulter charged up to second spot...

Agence France-Presse.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Agence France-Presse Guangzhou, China Hot favourites China are doing their utmost to dampen expectations of a badminton clean-sweep on home soil at the Asian Games, where most of the world's top shuttlers take to the...

Hunt for first Thai gold gets under way.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Hunt for first Thai gold gets under way Thailand begin their hunt for a gold medal in the 16th Asian Games in Quangzhou today when titles in three sports are being contested, with female weightlifters Pensiri Laosirikul...

ZOUKOUT.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. ZOUKOUT December 11, Singapore ZoukOut, Singapore's largest dance music festival, throws the city's liveliest party of the year at Sentosa Beach. So close yet so far from Koh Pha-ngan's full moon party, ZoukOut keeps...

I am looking for the best way to get from Phuket to Mo Koh Surin National Park without using an organised tour. What are the public transport options if any and do you have any information about accommodation near the pier where boats leave for Koh Surin'.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. I am looking for the best way to get from Phuket to Mo Koh Surin National Park without using an organised tour. What are the public transport options if any and do you have any information about accommodation near the pier...

Life by the canal.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Life by the canal The Onnuj neighbourhood in Bangkok's eastern suburbs is organising a retro fair marking the 130th anniversary of the Prawet Buri Rom Canal next weekend. The event, which coincides with the Loy Krathong...

World Film Festival of Bangkok.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. World Film Festival of Bangkok China's Wang Jing, Thailand's Anocha Suwichakornpong and Singapore's Kaz Cai serve up short stories in "Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner", making its world premiere at 5.40 today at Paragon...

Today's birthday: Emotional problems with friends, neighbours or relatives will cloud your vision. You must separate yourself from anyone or anything that stands in the way of your progress.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's birthday: Emotional problems with friends, neighbours or relatives will cloud your vision. You must separate yourself from anyone or anything that stands in the way of your progress. ARIES HHHH March 21-April 19...

Corruption is in the eye of the beholder.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The National Anti-Corruption Commission deserves praise for revealing, at the Anti-Corruption Conference in Bangkok on Wednesday, that bribery in procurement projects costs the country Bt100 billion a year. However, how...

Firms should expose dirty politicians.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Re: "Major Thai firms vow to join anti-graft fight", November 10. Great news. If they were doing business with the Thai Rak Thai government, they must collectively know of instances of bribes, blackmail, coercion and...

Bangkok blighted by inane advertising.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Re. "Out-of-home advertisement shifts gears", November 9. I have travelled far and wide and have never seen a city with as much out-of-home advertising as Bangkok. I have also never seen a transit system where...

Politicians want their snouts in the trough.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. I do like [Nation columnist] Sopon Onkgara's take on things political, and he is not afraid to put the knife in good and deep, as and when required. I do feel, however, he was way too lenient on Deputy Prime Minister Sanan...

The US Fed risks sparking a global currency crisis.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Asian economies could suffer in the long term as a result of America's systematic devaluation of the dollar Which major emerging market currency has strengthened the most, year-to-date, against the US dollar' The answer...

Don't stifle the language; let it live and breathe.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Deputy Prime Minister Trairong Suwankhiri has recently discovered a new phrase, "chi-mi", widely used among Thai teenagers, and it did not take him long to make the slang expression and himself a hot topic in the social...

Turning over a new green leaf.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Non-profit organisation chief Dr Pipat Yodprudtikan is encouraging businesses and households to think green with a "seven Rs" system of sustainability Dr Pipat Yodprudtikan, director of the Thaipat Institute, has...

Respected abbot in intensive care.
November 13, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Revered monk Luang Phor Khoon Parisuttho has been hospitalised for possibly septicemia and would be provided with intensive care indefinitely, the Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima hospital said yesterday. The 87yearold abbot...

Today's birthday: The sky is the limit if you are receptive to what's being offered. Change is upon you but it will only turn out the way you want if you put in the effort, time and dedication.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's birthday: The sky is the limit if you are receptive to what's being offered. Change is upon you but it will only turn out the way you want if you put in the effort, time and dedication. ARIES HHHH March 21-April...

Associated Press.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Associated Press Singapore South Korea's Kim Bi-o and Chris Wood of England shot 8-under rounds of 63 yesterday to share the first-round lead at the rain-affected Singapore Open. The 204-man field was divided in...

Somsri Hannanuntasuk.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Somsri Hannanuntasuk Asian Network For Free Elections Bangkok The Asian Network For Free Elections (Anfrel) calls attention to an important point from the November 7 election counting activities that requires the...

UNSC seat requires unanimous support.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. UNSC seat requires unanimous support Re: "Obama's endorsement of India's UN bid: only to be expected", Opinion, November 11. Indeed, US President Barack Obama has a strong diplomatic wind in his sails during his...

The other day, representatives of the Thai Real Estate Association, the Business Housing Association and the Thai Condominium Association held talks with Krirk Vanichkul of the Bank of Thailand over how to curb the speculation in the real-estate market. D.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The other day, representatives of the Thai Real Estate Association, the Business Housing Association and the Thai Condominium Association held talks with Krirk Vanichkul of the Bank of Thailand over how to curb the...

Barry Desker.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Barry Desker Special to The Nation Singapore South Korea is hosting the G-20 meeting this weekend. From Singapore's perspective, the meeting is important, as it will discuss critical issues facing the global...

Proposal to up minimum wage under consideration.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Proposal to up minimum wage under consideration The Nation The Central Wage Committee will today review a proposed increase in the minimum daily wage for workers across the country. The proposal, prepared by a...

NACC adds more arms to its arsenal against graft.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. NACC adds more arms to its arsenal against graft Kornchanok Raksaseri The Nation Using more research data and technology and pushing for policy changes are the new weapons being used by the National...

PROPERTY STOCKS hit By bot move on loans.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. PROPERTY STOCKS hit By bot move on loans Proposed mortgage rules could mean more down payment, higher interest rates Somluck Srimalee The Nation The stocks of major Thai residential-property firms plunged...

Obama, Hu pledge to work together.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Obama, Hu pledge to work together Agencies Seoul US President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao yesterday vowed to make joint efforts to tackle global and bilateral issues, after a rocky period of...

Alternative to dollar.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Alternative to dollar Yuan for intra-asian trade floated Development of bond markets needed to pave the way Wichit Chaitrong The Nation The yuan may become an alternative to the US dollar in intra-Asian...

PTT to buy remaining shares.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. PTT to buy remaining shares in Coal assets of Aust's srl The Nation PTT will acquire the remaining shares in Straits Resources Ltd's coal assets for 544.1 million Australian dollars (Bt16.6 billion). PTT chief...

Charlie Jitcharoongphorn, fourth left, deputy managing director of Thai Beverage Marketing, and Yuttapong Deeprasert, fourth right, Chang brand manager, together with Nuvo Band members at the launch of the 'Chang Living the Night' music marketing campaign.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Charlie Jitcharoongphorn, fourth left, deputy managing director of Thai Beverage Marketing, and Yuttapong Deeprasert, fourth right, Chang brand manager, together with Nuvo Band members at the launch of the 'Chang Living...

flooding drags down energy crop.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. flooding drags down energy crop production The Nation The heavy flooding has damaged production of energy crops, particularly cassava, which is forecast at 18 million tonnes this year, continuing a two-year...

INDORAMA branches into china, mou on acquisition of PETplant signed.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. INDORAMA branches into china, mou on acquisition of PETplant signed The Nation Indorama Ventures has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Guangdong Shinda, making its first inroads into China's polymer and...

Samart hopes to double revenue next year after 3G bidAsina Pornwasin.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Samart hopes to double revenue next year after 3G bidAsina Pornwasin The Nation Samart Corp has targeted this year's revenue at between Bt18 billion and Bt19 billion, after revenue in the first nine months of Bt12.62...

Thaicom eyes several foreign deals for iPSTAR satellite broadband service.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thaicom eyes several foreign deals for iPSTAR satellite broadband service Thaicom expects to clinch several deals to provide broadband service with its iPSTAR satellite soon. Thaicom chief financial officer Thanadit...

SURVEY SEES WAVE OF OPTIMISM IN corporate thailand.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. SURVEY SEES WAVE OF OPTIMISM IN corporate thailand The Nation Thai businesses, seeing brighter prospects for new opportunities, are considerably more optimistic this year about the outlook for the economy, according...

auto parts.
November 12, 2010... Byline: The Nation. auto parts Competition calls for higher standards Quality improvement could ward off threat from cheaper Chinese products, makers told Watcharapong Thongrung The Nation Auto-parts makers must improve the...