Thai Press Reports articles from October 2006

Thai Press Reports archives from October 2006

Thailand: Minister of Interior ready to nominate a person as SBPAC director to the Cabinet.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Mr. Aree Wong-araya, the Minister of Interior, is ready to propose the name of person to hold the post of Director of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) to the...

Thailand: Election Commission chairman says insider won't become secretary-general of the commission.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - Reports of lobbying for army man denied, the Bangkok Post reports. With enough reliable outsiders vying for the secretary-general's post, Election Commission chairman...

Thailand: Next democratically elected government to decide on how sugar prices should be set.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The next elected government should decide whether or not to deregulate the sugar industry and end nearly three decades of price controls, according to Industry Minister Kosit Panpiemras,...

Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP): Disappointing 3Q06 results.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Stocks - 3Q06 net profit declined 5% y-o-y and 6% q-o-q to Bt6.81bn on the back of rising expenses, particularly exploration and depreciation expenses. Sales rose 19% y-o-y to Bt23.45bn, due to higher...

Japan, ASEAN try to agree on tariff elimination.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Regional News - Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will try to reach a consensus on areas of tariff elimination and its timetable by the end of the year to spur talks on a...

Vietnam steps closer to UN Security Council inclusion.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Regional News - The Group of Asian Countries at the United Nations on Friday agreed to nominate Vietnam as its only non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2008-09, said head of...

Vietnam: Capital gets ready to welcome APEC delegates.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Regional News - The Electricity of Vietnam (EVN) is committed to providing uninterrupted power supply to the capital for the APEC Vietnam 2006 Economic Leaders Meeting, said Vu Quang Hung deputy...

Thailand: One million baht bounty offered for capture of America-Thai murder suspect.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - A reward of one million baht is being offered to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of a Thai-born American air force officer who allegedly killed his wife and fled...

Thailand: Temple to provide lodging for a fee during Chiang Mai's flora exposition.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - A temple in Chiang Mai is turning its premises - and, if necessary, even its crematorium - into a lodging of last resort for visitors to the flora expo who are unable to find room in a...

Thailand: National Security Council seeks to prevent North Koreans from using Thailand as base for seeking asylum.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The surge of North Korean immigrants in recent months has prompted the National Security Council (NSC) to seek cooperation from concerned agencies to seal the border to prevent an influx...

Thailand: Finance Ministry looks to merge student loan programmes.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Finance Ministry is studying the possible merger of the two government-sponsored student loans, in order to make the terms of repayment fairer, the Bangkok Post reports. ...

Thailand: Major traffic problems feared during Chiang Mai's flora expo.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Chiang Mai residents are likely to suffer severe traffic jams when the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek Expo 2006 begins next week as traffic police have estimated that the number of vehicles on...

Thailand: Public Health Ministry to consider vaccinating poultry to prevent spread of bird flu virus.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Public Health Ministry has proposed that a plan to vaccinate poultry be dusted off to prevent bird flu outbreaks and animal-to-human transmission, the Bangkok Post reports. Public...

Thailand: Assets Examination Committee chairman says Thaksin's wide land deal with Financial Institutions Development Fund suspicious.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Assets scrutiny committee chairman Nam Yimyaem on October 27 insisted Potjaman Shinawatra's land deal with the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF) was suspicious, saying his...

Thailand: National Legislative Assembly to set up committee to draft regulations.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) will set up a 15-member committee to draft the assembly's regulations, the Bangkok Post reports. Committee members will be selected...

Thailand: Pricy Council president's aide says no hidden agenda in meeting between Gen. Prem and Thaksin's wife Pojaman.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - Gen. Ood Buangbon on October 27 denied there was any hidden agenda in Thursday's meeting between Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda and Potjaman Shinawatra, wife of...

Thailand: Prime Minister Surayud meets with national police chief to discuss reshuffle of top ranking police officers.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont on October 27 intervened in a police reshuffle and opposed the promotion of a senior city police officer who was alleged to have had a hand in...

Thailand: Activists call for land reform in urban areas to ensure housing for the poor.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Housing rights activists on October 27 stepped up a call for land reform in urban areas to ensure housing security for the poor, particularly slum dwellers, the Bangkok Post reports. ...

Thailand: Cheap tarmac causes damage at Suvarnabhimi Airport's taxiways, engineers say.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Engineers say swollen and cracked taxiways and parking bays at Suvarnabhumi airport are the result of the use of cheap tarmac, according to airport general manager Somchai Sawasdeepon,...

Thailand: Arrests of Chinese trades at Udon Thani's market over past 6 months a misunderstanding, Chinese consul says.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: general News - Udon Thani - The arrests of Chinese traders at Udon Thani's Udon Bo Bae market in the past six months seemed to have been a misunderstanding on the part of the immigration police bureau,...

Thailand: Man arrested on charge of public land encroachment on Koh Yao in Phangna province.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on October 27 arrested a Moroccan honorary consul in Thailand for alleged land encroachment on Koh Yao in Phangnga province, the Bangkok Post...

Thailand: Pasak river basin water may be diverted to Lam Takhong reservoir.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The government is considering the possibility of diverting the excess Pasak river basin water to the Lam Takhong reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima to ease flood problems, the Bangkok Post...

Thailand: Election Commissions sets goal to issue red and yellow cards on violators before election day.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - The Election Commission (EC) has set itself a goal of yellow- or red-carding suspected poll cheats before election day to bring down its workload, the Bangkok Post reports. ...

Thailand: Commentary - Truth about Tak Bai tragedy must be told.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Commentary - Bangkok Post - On Wednesday a sombre nation observed the second anniversary of one of the biggest blunders in our recent history. Who will ever forget the tragedy in which 87 people lost...

World: Commentary - World watches to see if US interventionism policy will succeed.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Commentary - By Matthew Arnold, visiting scholar at Chulalongkorn University - Bangkok Post - With America's adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan faltering and United Nations peace-keeping missions...

Thailand: Smoking ban will take effect in wider areas beginning December 29.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Minister of Public Health has affirmed that from December 29 onwards, smoking in such public places as bus stops, public parks, and transport terminals would be banned. Speaking...

Thailand: Public Health Minister warns people to separate fowls from their living areas.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Public Health Minister Mongkol Na Songkhla has warned people not to keep fowls in their living areas because of floods, to prevent possible bird-flu contraction. He said that since...

Thailand: Auditor-General orders confiscation of two emergency ambulances.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - Public Health Minister Mongkhol Na Songkhla stated that he has not yet received any document calling for confiscation of two ambulances, from the Office of the Auditor General....

Thailand: General Prem advises Thai people to abide by the self-sufficiency principle in order to solve problem of immoral society.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - The Privy Council President and Statesman has reiterated that the Thai society nowadays lacks morality, especially among top executives. He suggested that Thais should adhere to...

Thailand: Strengthening of the baht currency is not affecting exports.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Commerce Minister Krirkkrai Jiraphaet has stated that the recent strengthening of baht currency has not yet affected the export sector; however, he urged exporters to prepare for the...

Thailand: Deputy PM says government to develop nation with focus on public happiness and sufficiency economy.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry stated that the government will develop the nation along with ensuring the happiness of the people based on a sufficiency economy...

Thailand: Supreme Commander accepts underground movements existed.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - The Supreme Commander, Gen. Boonsrang Niempradit, accepted the possibility of underground movements and required security agencies to investigate the matter, while urging the...

Thailand: Supreme Commander prepares long-term flood prevention plan.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Supreme Commander prepares to conclude plans for long term flood prevention to the government within the next 1-2 weeks, with emphasis on provision of disaster knowledge to youths. ...

Thailand: Radio Thailand holding charitable concert to aid flood victims.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Radio Thailand is organizing a charity concert by notable artists as well as accepting donations aimed at providing additional aid to flood victims. The Executive Director of Radio...

Thailand: National Health Security Office board to consider abolishing 30 baht charge.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - National Health Security Office secretary-general, Dr. Sa_nguan Nittayarumphong, revealed the national health security policy's progress after Public Health minister Mongkhol Na Songkhla...

Thailand: PM travels to Southern Thailand without informing media.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont travelled to the southern province of Songkhla and visited the wounded monks and soldiers who were the victims of the southern unrest. Gen. Surayud...

Thailand: Chiang Mai Airport gears up for Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Chiang Mai Airport is ready to service the increasing number of tourists who will visit the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006. Starting from tomorrow (Oct 29) onwards, seven more flights will...

Thailand: Agriculture Minister expects Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 to be a success.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister, Mr. Thira Sutabutr, is satisfied with the overall preparation of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 even though the event will be opened within...

Thailand: Chinese Vegetarian Festival in Hat Yai kicks off.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Chinese Vegetarian Festival in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province has officially started with a lively atmosphere since yesterday (Oct 27). During the morning, people were presenting food...

Thailand: NHSO secretary-general affirms conclusion on abolishment of 30 baht fee forthcoming.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Secretary-General of the National Health Security Office affirms a conclusion on whether to abolish the 30 baht fee for universal health coverage would be reached on October 30,...

Thailand: Police Superintendent of Trang requests public cooperation to counter crime wave.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Police Superintendent of a provincial police station in Trang has requested public cooperation to report legal infractions in the area. Pol Col Jagrapanu Lithisunthorn, the...

Thailand: Helicopter remains in Nakhon Sawan being rescued.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The rescue unit will continue recovering the remains of the helicopter crashing in Nakhon Sawan last week. In their search for the remains of the helicopter in the middle of the field...

Thailand: Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 will boost horticultural exports.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Director-General of the Department of Agriculture Adisak Srisappakij expresses his confidence that the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 will boost exports as well as domestic horticultural...

Thailand: Meteorological Dep. expects no great effect from typhoon Cimaron, but will determine its course again.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Meteorological Department expects typhoon Cimaron, which has recently formed in the Pacific waters off the Philippines, to affect Thailand during October 31-November 2. Department...

Thailand: SBPAC Director hesitates to take up the post.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Minister of Interior has admitted that the person being approached to be the director of the Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (SBPAC) is reluctant to take up the post...

Thailand: Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry might reconsider one-million-cows scheme.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives urges the Livestock Development Department to propose details of the one-million-cows scheme after it has found that the project has...

Thailand: Gen Surayud denies Thaksin did not contact him for a meeting during Asean-China summit.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - Gen. Surayud Chulanont has denied as rumor a news report that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra had asked for a meeting with him during the Asean-China summit during...

Thailand: Mae Sot Waterworks warns residents of illegal Burmese aliens stealing water meters.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Mae Sot Provincial Waterworks Manager Suwicha Koma-satit said at present there is a group of illegally-entering Burmese immigrants stealing water meters from local residences and selling...

Thailand: Gen. Surayud will fly to China tomorrow to participate in the ASEAN-China Commemorative Summit.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont is prepared to travel to the ASEAN-China leaders summit tomorrow, to celebrate the 15 years of ASEAN-China relations. Gen. Surayud remains within his...

Thailand: Royal Flora Ratchaphruek tickets fully reserved.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 tickets for the 1st of October, the 9th of November as well as the 10th of December are fully reserved. Tourists should plan for the tour in advance so that...

Thailand: Public Health Ministry will propose guidelines for amendment to public health laws.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Permanent Secretary for Public Health Prat Boonyawongvirot disclosed that he prepares to propose guidelines for the amendment of public health laws to the National Legislative Assembly...

Thailand: Interim Permanent Secretary for Justice states reshuffle would not be completed by Oct 31.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - The interim Permanent Secretary for Justice stated that a list of government officials to be transferred would not be finished in time for the cabinet's consideration on October...

Thailand: Campaign for Popular Democracy opposes return of former MCOT director.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Campaign for Popular Democracy has opposed the selection of Mr. Mingkwan Sangsuwan in his comeback as candidate for the position of director of the MCOT company, and is also preparing...

Thailand: Train ploughed into a pick-up truck in Nakhon Ratchasima.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - A Bangkok-Si Sa Ket train hit a pick-up truck, causing one death and injuries to many other passengers. Today about 15.30 hrs, the Bangkok-Si Saket train collided with the Isuzu...

Thailand: Corruption allegations made involving Ua Athorn low income housing project.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - B1.6bn in kickbacks change hands in two years, the Bangkok Post reports. The asset scrutiny committee intends to take action against any politician who allegedly cashed in on the Ua...

Thailand: Groups call for quarantine of foreign plants at flora expo in Chiang Mai.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Community rights group calls for stricter control of quarantine measures at Royal Flora exposition, the Bangkok Post reports. A community rights group has called for stricter control...

Thailand: Samui villagers push to save Nathon waterfront.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Nathon waterfront under threat, the Bangkok Post reports. Villagers on Samui resort island are pushing for a beach rehabilitation plan to save Nathon waterfront, which has been under...

Thailand: Crown prince's office issues statement severely critical of MR Tongnoi's move to be advisor to Temasek Holdings.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Personal Affairs Division of HRH the Crown Prince issues statement, the Bangkok Post reports. The Personal Affairs Division of HRH the Crown Prince on October 28 issued a statement...

Thailand: Cooler weather may aggravate bird flu threat.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Fowls in weak state, cooler days coming, the Bangkok Post reports. A re-emergence of the avian influenza outbreak is likely as the country is entering the cold season while fowls are...

Thailand: Critics still attack ban on alcoholic beverage ads after rules were eased.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Many questions remain unanswered, the Bangkok Post reports. The government has eased some of its curbs on alcohol promotion, but advertising agencies and drink companies say the...

Thailand: Survey shows Surayud government has better image than Thaksin's but works too slowly.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont and his Cabinet enjoy a better image than the Thaksin Shinawatra government, but its weak point is acting too slowly on people's problems,...

Thailand: Research centre says ban on alcoholic beverage ad won't curb drinking.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - A blanket ban on alcohol advertising alone will not halt the steady growth in consumption, the Kasikorn Research Centre said Sunday, The Nation reports. Measures to control the sale...

Thailand: Crown prince's office severely criticizes ME Thongnoi for his move to become advisor to Temasek Holdings.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Ex-royal aide appointed by S'pore firm slammed as 'cunning, immoral', The Nation reports. The Personal Affairs Office of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on October 28 issued a...

Thailand: Remains of Rattanakosin era building unearthed.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Bangkok may put on hold plans to build a new park after early Rattanakosin era building remains were unearthed at the site, a source said, The Nation reports. The Bangkok Metropolitan...

Thailand: Campaign for Popular Democracy pushes for Mingkwan not to return to MCOT as president.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - The Campaign for Popular Democracy Sunday called on the Council for National Security to prevent former MCOT Plc director Mingkwan Saengsuwan from seeking another term, The Nation...

Thailand: Public to be kept informed of progress of government's work.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - All mechanisms set up by the coup makers will this start informing the public the progress of their works, the chairman of the Council for National Security said Sunday, The...

Thailand: Democrat Party wants Council for National Security to explain why it launched coup against Thaksin government.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - The Democrat Party Sunday called on the Council for National Security to re-explain its reasons behind the coup against the Thaksin government, The Nation reports. Democrat...

Thailand: Governor of Nonthaburi province seen as leading candidate to head reinstated Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Nonthaburi Governor Pranai Suwannarat is a prime candidate to chair the new centre that is revived from now-defunct Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre (SBPAC), The Nation...

Thailand: More than 200 gardeners work at Royal Flora Ratchapruek 2006 exhibition.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Behind the magnificent landscape of the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 exhibition, which includes some 2.5 million trees and flowering plants, are more than 200 gardeners who have worked...

Thailand: Thammasat University students and professors oppose membership of academics and media persons in NLA.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - Opposition from Thammasat University academics and students to the participation of academic and media representatives in the National Legislative Assembly grew fiercer on...

Thailand: Floods cause widespread illness.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: General News - Typhoon Cimarron threatens to make things much worse, The Nation reports. Flood victims in Central Thailand continue to come down with disease, according to Public-Health officials....

Thailand: Prime Minister Surayud says ousted premier Thaksin has not contacted him.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - Government and military leaders are on damage control following Thursday's meeting between Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda and Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra, The Nation...

Thailand: Election Commission sets up post office box to receive public comments.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - The Election Commission has opened PO Box 17 at Rong Muang post office to receive petitions and tip-offs relating to its performance, its public-relations director Peerapong...

Thailand: Commentary - Revoked Constitution should be revived.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Commentary - The Nation - Despite what Meechai says, there is much of value in the previous constitution that should be retained. Having risen controversially to the helm of the National Legislative...

Thailand: Commentary - Khunying Pojaman destroys credibility of her husband's opponents in 15-minute meeting.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Commentary - The Nation - With the blaze of publicity over her 15-minute hush-hush meeting with Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda on Thursday, Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra achieved what nobody...

Thailand: Makro chain CEO says her superstore operations help small businesses.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Business News - The Nation - Suchada Ithijarukul explains how the Makro chain she heads helps keep small shops in business. Suchada Ithijarukul, president of Siam Makro Plc, is regarded as one of...

Thailand: Prime Minister's Office Minister Thirapat explains causes of corruption and conflicts of interest.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government and Politics - Dr Thirapat Serirangsan, a PM's Office minister under interim premier Surayud Chulanont, told me the other day that most Thai politicians, unlike their counterparts in Western...

Thailand: Thai FDA clarifies alcohol advertising rules.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Business News - Boonrawd Brewery and Richmonde will be affected by the new rules on advertising alcoholic beverages, a report in Krungthep Turakij said. The Food and Drug Administration has set new...

Thailand: Bang Chak Petroleum of Thailand hires PTT to build a new power plant.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Corporate News - Bang Chak Petroleum is hiring PTT to build a power plant to support its product quality improvement (PQI) project, Krungthep Turakij reported. Bang Chak Petroleum reported that work...

Thailand: Siam Commercial Bank sells more NPLs.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Corporate News - Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects to come close to its goal of reducing its percentage of non-performing loans (NPLs) to seven per cent by the end of this year, Krungthep Turakij...

Thailand: Thailand Equity Fund sells CPN shares.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Corporate News - Thailand Equity Fund has sold some of its shares in Central Patana (CPN), Krungthep Turakij reported. Thailand Equity Fund sold 71.9 million CPN shares through a private placement,...

Thailand: Thai stainless steel maker TUCC to make more high-end products.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Corporate News - Thai Unique Coil Centre (TUCC) plans to produce a greater variety of high-quality products in 2007, Krungthep Turakij said. Stainless steel producer TUCC faces increased...

Thailand: Thai spa industry growing well.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Business News - Thailand's spa income is predicted to rise to nine or ten billion baht in 2007, according to a report in Krungthep Turakij. In the past year Thailand's spas served about four million...

Thailand: Thai PM disclaims possible Thaksin meeting in China.
October 31, 2006... (From Thai Press Reports) Section: Government & Politics - Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said on Saturday that he had no knowledge about a report that deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may seek permission to meet him...