The Nation (Thailand) articles from November 2010, page 2

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the Timeless passion of gold.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. the Timeless passion of gold Before talking about gold, it is important to first talk about the concept of money. Nowadays, money has become so essential in our lives that it would be hard to imagine living without it....

Teaching is a great profession: have we ever advertised that'.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Teaching is a great profession: have we ever advertised that' It is agreed that Thailand must try to attract top students into the teaching profession as the quality of teachers on average has declined in recent...

raising liquor tax will save lives: academic.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. raising liquor tax will save lives: academic Duangkamon Sathirawattanakul The Nation An academic wants the government to raise liquor taxes to save more people from drink-related deaths. "Research shows a...

Thaksin and Sondhi equally bad: Suthep.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thaksin and Sondhi equally bad: Suthep Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban yesterday lambasted leaders of both the red shirts and yellow shirts, saying ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra and Sondhi Limthongkul were as...

No escape in a city of paparazzi.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. No escape in a city of paparazzi As we mentioned earlier, Warner Bros wanted to keep the Bangkok filming of "Hangover 2" a big secret, banning media coverage, but the studio didn't count on citizen journalists who won't...

Majestic postcards.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Majestic postcards The OP Garden mall on Soi Charoenkrung 36 is hosting "The Royal Father in Our Hearts" from Friday to next Monday to celebrate His Majesty the King's birthday. Panya Petchchu, Niran Krisorarak,...

Award for PTT Aromatics.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Award for PTT Aromatics PTT Aromatics and Refining president and CEO Bowon Vongsinudom, left, receives congratulations from former president Chainoi Puankosoom on receiving the "Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company...

Today's birthday: Finish what you start before moving on to something new. You will face personal issues that spring up out of nowhere, so leave room in your schedule to deal with such matters. Travel is not favoured and delays and mishaps can be expected.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's birthday: Finish what you start before moving on to something new. You will face personal issues that spring up out of nowhere, so leave room in your schedule to deal with such matters. Travel is not favoured and...

Let Me In.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Let Me In The Hollywood remake of the Swedish vampire thriller "Let the Right One In" stars Kodi Smit-McPhee as a lonely and bullied 12-year-old boy who befriends a mysterious new neighbour girl (Chloe Mortez). She...

Marquez stops.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Marquez stops Katsidis in 9th Associated Press Las Vegas Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico successfully defended his WBA and WBO lightweight titles, stopping Australia's Michael Katsidis at 2:14 of the ninth round...

Five-star Berbatov stunned by his goal spree.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Five-star Berbatov stunned by his goal spree Agence France-Presse Manchester, England Dimitar Berbatov admitted even he was surprised with his amazing five-goal haul as Manchester United humiliated Blackburn...

Mourinho looks to end.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Mourinho looks to end barcelona's domination Agence France-Presse Madrid In-form superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo showcase their talents tonight as league leaders Real Madrid travel to defending...

Kohli's ton.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Kohli's ton Helps India beat Kiwis Agence France-Presse Guwahati, India A century from Virat Kohli helped India secure a convincing 40-run victory in the first one-day international against New Zealand...

Strauss, Cook blast hundreds.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Strauss, Cook blast hundreds Openers turn tide for England in Ashes Test Agence France-Presse Brisbane, Australia England are on course to salvage the opening Ashes Test after a dominant batting display...

Flower's skin surgery a scare: Strauss.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Flower's skin surgery a scare: Strauss Coach Andy Flower's skin surgery to remove a melanoma had sent a scare through the England team, skipper Andrew Strauss said yesterday. Flower missed the second and third days'...

Education linked to labour skills and competitiveness.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Only better education will improve Thailand's industrial competitiveness and bring sustainable economic growth, says the president of the Thailand Development Research Institute. "However, access to college education is...

U-Tapao dreams of becoming an international airport.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A budget of Bt1 billion has been earmarked for building a new terminal and getting the U-Tapao Airport ready for international air-traffic by 2013. A representative said the new terminal would cost Bt540 million and...

Seven firms bid for 3G licence using TOT network.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Seven firms have applied for licences to offer 3G services using TOT's network. The interest is huge despite the uncertainty of the upcoming frequency allocation law regarding Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO). ...

BOT wants change in growth model.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Bank of Thailand has reiterated the need to rebalance the country's economic-growth model from relying on exports to domestic demand given slowing global economic expansion. It also urged exporters and producers to...

India offers opportunities despite hurdles.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. As the world's second most-populous country, India shines to investors across the globe, including five Thai companies that have established business there and witnessed both opportunities and challenges. At the Indian...

Master plan for steel industry.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand will today unveil its completed master plan for the upstream steel industry, featuring three alternative directions including the establishment of the first eco-industrial town. ...

Pathawin launches 'Earths' herbal cosmetics brand.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Pathawin, a local company that produces cosmetics under OEM (original equipment manufacturer) deals, is developing its own brand called Earths to cash in on the growing demand for herbal products and aims to enter the...

Asean can take 70% stake in service sector.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thailand will allow foreigners in Asean to hold equity stakes of up to 70 per cent in the service sectors, as per the Asean Framework Agreement on Services. "This means we will allow equity participation of up to 70 per...

Engaging employees crucial for their morale.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Surveys show better performance by companies where staff are involved We are all aware of the numerous company hardships and collapses in recent years. Often unnoticed, however, is the human story of individual...

Production of Jasmine rice hit harder by plant diseases.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Production of Thai Jasmine rice in the Northeast's upper provinces has been hit harder by plant diseases and drought, rather than flooding. But farmers, rice millers and concerned government agencies in the region...

Abhisit vows to increase transparency.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Amid concerns of deep corruption, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva vowed to increase transparency in government procurements and narrow the income gap to solve economic and social conflicts. Speaking to the business...

Govt push to ease HIV confidentiality rules for young people.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Public Health Ministry has asked the Medical Council to amend its HIV confidentiality laws - because thousands of teenagers are diagnosed with HIV each year. The ministry wants people under 18 to get greater access...

Raising liquor tax will save lives: academic.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. An academic wants the government to raise liquor taxes to save more people from drink-related deaths. "Research shows a higher tax rate would deter drinking and reduce alcohol-related deaths by nearly 3,000 people a...

Training workers for the growing meetings industry.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Convention s why educational institutes are being engaged to help resolve the problem. "MICE has annual income of Bt45 billion and an annual growth rate of around 20 per cent. However, entrepreneurs in related...

Teaching is a great profession : Have we ever advertised that'.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. It is agreed that Thailand must try to attract top students into the teaching profession as the quality of teachers on average has declined in recent decades. The plan to do so, however, seems to focus mostly on money...

PTT launches century bond.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. PTT will put its Bt4-billion 100-year bond issue for subscription on Thursday, considering it good timing to affirm institutional investor confidence in the group following a review by credit-rating agencies. "All the...

Change can come from night of tragedy Laurence Gray.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Cambodia's annual Water Festival is a time for celebration when hundreds of thousands of rural folk trek into Phnom Penh to watch traditional boat races and to thank the Mekong River for providing the country with fertile...

Loss of credibility over condoms.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The Catholic Church in the Philippines claims that the Pope said that while it can be morally acceptable to use condoms to stop the spread of AIDS he didn't say it was okay to use them as a form of birth control....

Kissinger an unusual choice of role model.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Deplorable as the Alpine land grab was, and frustrating as this and other cases may be, I was taken aback by Burin Kantabutra's use of a Henry Kissinger quote to spur the prime minister to action (Letters, Nov 26). When...

Reverence for life, an ideal to seek.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Re: "Is our consciousness a sacred thing'" Letters, November 27. Jay Briel is to be commended for raising a topic that is somewhat deeper than those usually covered in this column. Is consciousness sacred' In this...

Time to be open about sex.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The sermon about sex education etc in today's newspaper missed the point. As long as sex is a dirty word never spoken in most families there will continue to be a call for abortions, legal or not. I know of instances where...

Bad experience with resort boss on Koh Chang.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. I booked five days in Koh Chang on Thursday November 11. The travel officer at Siam and Smile Travel insisted on booking me at the O... Resort. I told him six times I wanted to stay at White Sands Beach and be within...

Parliamentary panels law: better late than never.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Amid the charter circus, at least a good bill is squeezing its way through It's better be late than nothing. The House of Representatives last Wednesday passed a "parliamentary committees" bill that hopefully will give...

The Timeless passion of gold.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Before talking about gold, it is important to first talk about the concept of money. Nowadays, money has become so essential in our lives that it would be hard to imagine living without it. But what actually is the money...

Trade representative Vachara sincerely committed to job.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. You need not ask how committed Thailand Trade Representative (TTR) Vachara Phanchet is to his job. His commitment was clearly demonstrated at the Indian Business Night, hosted jointly by TTR and the Embassy of India. ...

Market View: Nov 29-Dec 3.
November 29, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Chaiyaporn Nompitakcharoen Head of research Bualuang Securities Thai stock market remains under pressure from external risk factors and also what is going to happen on Democrat party. Despite of growing earning...

Haddin, Hussey punish England.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Haddin, Hussey punish England Centurions hand Australia 221 lead Agence France-Presse Brisbane, Australia England were battling to save going one down in the Ashes series after Mike Hussey and Brad Haddin...

G S B Total.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. G S B Total China 199 119 98 416 S Korea 76 65 91 232 Japan 48 74 94 216 Iran 20 14 25 59 Kazakhstan 18 23 38 79 India 14 17 33 64 Taiwan 13 16 38 67 Uzbekistan 11 22 23 56 Thailand 11 9 32 52 ...

judgement day tomorrow for democrats and abhIsIt.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. judgement day tomorrow for democrats and abhIsIt The Nation on Sunday The Constitution Court will deliver a crucial verdict tomorrow that could make or break the ruling Democrat Party and its leader, Prime Minister...

great games.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. great games of guangzhou Thailand finishes 9th on medals table, but decline in number of golds worrying Kitinan Sanguansak The Nation Guangzhou The curtain was officially brought down on the 16th Asian...

Damage to farmland totals Bt15 billion.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Damage to farmland totals Bt15 billion The Nation on Sunday The recent floods caused damage totalling Bt15 billion to 910 agricultural cooperatives in 55 provinces, and affected some 156,113 people, a senior official...

Cop hurt by PM's motorcade.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Cop hurt by PM's motorcade A policeman riding a motorcycle as part of the prime minister's motorcade was slightly injured yesterday morning when a pickup truck in the motorcade lost control and hit the motorbike. Pol...

Fighting corruption 'should be top prIorIty.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Fighting corruption 'should be top prIorIty' Petchanet Pratruangkrai The Nation on sunday Khon Kaen Busting corruption should top the national agenda to solve social and economic issues, according to the Board...

Former court official' warns judges in new video clip.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. 'Former court official' warns judges in new video clip A video of a man claiming to be Pasit Sakdanarong, the former secretary to the Constitution Court president, has been posted on YouTube. In the six-minute clip, he...

Not squid nor worm but a squidworm nonetheless.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Not squid nor worm but a squidworm nonetheless Scientists unveiled on Wednesday a ghostly creature discovered in the deepest reaches of the ocean between Indonesia and the Philippines. The squidworm, up to 9.4...

secret documents.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. secret documents new wikileaks release sends us scrambling Warnings given in bid to pre-empt 'embarrassment' Associated Press London US allies around the world have been briefed by American diplomats about...

philippines massacre.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. philippines massacre aquino presses for justice Kin of 57 victims await justice one year after mass killing in south Agencies Ampatuan, Philippines Philippine President Benigno Aquino III this week promised...

airbus 'failed to repair' faulty gauge.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. airbus 'failed to repair' faulty gauge Associated Press Paris Air France has submitted a report to French investigators accusing aircraft maker Airbus of not heeding warnings about speed sensors on its planes...

saudi woman who abused maid jailed.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. saudi woman who abused maid jailed Agence France-Presse Riyadh A Saudi woman accused of torturing her Indonesian maid has been sent to jail while the maid receives extensive hospital treatment for burns and broken...

criminal gangs.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. criminal gangs cyber theft rings target us companies High tech robbers employ 'money mules' to get cash from bank accounts Associated Press Washington Sitting at a computer somewhere overseas in January...

Gunners Fire Four- goal title warning.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Gunners Fire Four- goal title warning Arsenal get back on track with Villa demolition Agence France-Presse Birmingham Arsenal got back on track after a traumatic week as the Gunners romped to a 4-2 win at Aston...

Benitez hits out at criticism of Inter Milan training methods.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Benitez hits out at criticism of Inter Milan training methods Agence France-Presse Rome Inter Milan coach Rafael Benitez reacted angrily yesterday to questions about his training methods ahead of today's clash...

Tevez 'tired of football', slams young players.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Tevez 'tired of football', slams young players Agence France-Presse London Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has raised fresh doubts about his future in football after admitting he is "tired" of the game, while...

Moyes offers Beckham premier league comeback at Everton.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Moyes offers Beckham premier league comeback at Everton Agence France-Presse London Everton coach David Moyes yesterday offered David Beckham a route back into English football by saying that he would be prepared...

Djokovic books.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Djokovic books last semi-final berth in London Associated Press London Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic completed the semi-final line-up at the ATP World Tour Finals with straight-set wins on Friday. The...

Poulter takes control in Dubai.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Poulter takes control in Dubai Kaymer sights European top spot, Thongchai tied for second Agence France-Presse Dubai England's Ian Poulter will take a two-shot advantage into the final day of the US 7.5 million...

Prom happy to be in hunt at King's Cup.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Prom happy to be in hunt at King's Cup Thailand's Prom Meesawat held onto a share of the lead at the King's Cup yesterday and said he was happy still to be in the hunt for what would be his first Asian Tour title in...

Basketball.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Basketball NBA Friday's games: Charlotte 99, Houston 89 Orlando 111, Cleveland 100 Boston 110, Toronto 101 Detroit 103, Milwaukee 89 Miami 99, Philadelphia 90 Oklahoma City 110, Indiana 106 (ot) ...

China crowned kings of asia.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. China crowned kings of asia Host spikers survive match point to snatch 199th Games' gold Agence France-Presse Guangzhou China survived match point to beat South Korea 3-2 in the women's volleyball final...

Joy for Ji in men's marathon, China's Zhou defends women's title.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Joy for Ji in men's marathon, China's Zhou defends women's title Agence France-Presse Guangzhou, China South Korea's Ji Youngjun won the men's marathon title at the Asian Games yesterday while China's Zhou Chunxiu...

Photos courtesy of Evason Hua Hin.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Photos courtesy of Evason Hua Hin Get your fill of skin food The Evason Hua Hin's Earth Spa lays out a menu designed to nourish and relax Manta Klangboonkrong The Nation on Sunday Count on the Earth Spa by...

As good as gold.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. As good as gold Imperial Spa of Imperial Queen's Park Hotel is introducing a luxurious skincare treatment that contains 24K genuine gold, Made by Kinka Cosmetic from Japan, the product claims to rejuvenate and balance...

captions:.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. captions: pet 1: Malee in better days pet 2: You may have seen Anjana, a chimp at a tiger rescue centre in the Us, but it's a good reminder in the holiday season, to witness the loving heart of this creature who'...

Today's birthday: You will be subject to criticism and emotional manipulation. Your adaptability, preparation and positioning will be what count.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's birthday: You will be subject to criticism and emotional manipulation. Your adaptability, preparation and positioning will be what count. ARIES HHH March 21-April 19 Go over everything you will need for work,...

Pattarawadee Saengmanee.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Pattarawadee Saengmanee The Nation on Sunday Stressed out and weary of the frantic life in the big city' Then, take a break and pamper yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of home with Anutra Ungsuprasert's aromatic...

Teaching our kids to think for themselves.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Youth leader Ratchata Sriboonrat is determined to see some changes to Thailand's education system during his membership of the National Reform Committee President of the Children and Youth Council of Thailand Ratchata...

More services needed for people with disabilities.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. NTC's info hotline for people who are blind is just a start; we must do more to help the impaired enjoy better lives The National Telecommunications Commission recently signed an agreement with the Association of the...

Why are we afraid of nuclear power'.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Germany's ambivalence about nuclear energy, common in many developed countries, has been on display again recently, following Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to extend the operating life of the country's 17 nuclear...

Great games of Guangzhou.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thailand finishes a credible ninth, but disturbing signs linger The curtain was officially brought down on the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou yesterday after 16 days of competition in what was widely hailed as arguably...

Keepers want Lin.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Thai authorities are considering asking China to let Lin Ping, the first female panda born in Thailand, to stay in Thailand's Chiang Mai Zoo for two more years. Prasertsak Boontrakulpuntawi, head of the zoo's...

Fewer than half the.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A Malaysian paramotor yesterday morning plunged into water while crossing the Andaman Sea from Satun airport to Langkawi Island, as part of the "Satun-Langkawi Paramotor Challenge 2010" but the pilot was rescued safely. ...

Korean wanted for alleged embezzlement.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Sa Kaew Immigration Police yesterday arrested a South Korean man as he tried to cross the border into Cambodia. The man had been hiding in Thailand and was wanted for embezzling about US$600,000 (Bt 18.1 million) in his...

Accident in PM's motorcade injures.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. A policeman riding a motorcycle as part of the prime minister's motorcade was slightly injured yesterday morning when a pickup truck in the motorcade went out of control and hit the motorbike. Pol Sergeant Pongsakorn...

Damage to farmland totals Bt15 billion.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. The recent floods caused damage totalling Bt15 billion to 910 agricultural cooperatives in 55 provinces, and affected some 156,113 people, a senior official said yesterday. Co-operative Promotion Department...

First of four rituals, other events, for aborted.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Prime Minister's Office Minister Ongart Klampaiboon and Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra yesterday attended a major merit-making ritual for the souls of 2,002 human foetuses that were discovered at Bangkok's Wat...

ARV drugs greatly cut HIV risk.
November 28, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Less gay men catch disease if taking anti-retrovirals Taking antiretroviral (ARV) drugs could significantly reduce the chances of sexually active gay men getting HIV, the director of Chiang Mai University's Research...

Today's birthday: Your focus should be on learning, travel and expanding your dreams, hopes and wishes. Don't let opportunities pass you by. A change at home may surprise you at first.
November 27, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Today's birthday: Your focus should be on learning, travel and expanding your dreams, hopes and wishes. Don't let opportunities pass you by. A change at home may surprise you at first. ARIES HHHHH March 21-April 19 ...

No visitors until inmates clean up.
November 27, 2010... Byline: The Nation. No visitors until inmates clean up The Nation No visitors were allowed into the Lop Buri Central Prison yesterday as prison authorities got the inmates to clear up the mess made during the recent riot. Two days...

Cancer patient leaps to death.
November 27, 2010... Byline: The Nation. Cancer patient leaps to death A cancer-stricken young woman jumped to her death from a Skytrain station yesterday morning. Duangjai Jantanan, 24, sustained fatal injuries after she deliberately leapt off the platform...