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Education Min to present title “Teacher of the Land” to HM the King

BANGKOK, 11 January 2011 (NNT) – The Education Ministry is prepared to present His Majesty the King with the title of the “Teacher of the Land” on the occasion of the National Teacher’s Day this January 16.

Education Minister Chinaworn Boonyakiat disclosed that the ministry would organize an exhibition, showcasing HM the King’s contribution to Thai education, at the Office of the Teachers Council of Thailand in commemoration of his 84th birthday anniversary this year. The event will be held from January 14-16 from 10am to 8pm. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will serve as the chair while many distinguished guests will be participating in the event.

On January 16, the title “Teacher of the Land” will also be given to His Majesty, who has long devoted himself to educational development of the country, setting himself as an example of lifelong learning for all Thais to follow. His royal speeches, addresses, and writings have helped remind his people of the importance of education.

The event will feature many activities, such as a showcase of education projects by well-respected teachers, sales of school products, and others aimed at promoting and honoring teachers’ profession.

-- NNT 2011-01-11

China Likely to Replace Thailand in Hosting Royal Trophy Tournaments

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AFP: Shootings in Thai south kill 4: police

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Cabinet approves plan for police station at Suvarnabhumi airport under Provincial Police Region one jurisdiction /MCOT

DSI's renewed attempt to revoke Jatuporn's bail

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Cambodian authorities charge two of seven Thais detained in Cambodia, Veera and Ratree, with spying; Court hearing set for Wednesday /MCOT

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Red guard rearrested and faced additional charge for terrorism

By The Nation

The Department of Special Investigation has rearrested red guard Sompong Bangchom to face additional charge for terrorism in connection with last year's riots.

Sompong, a suspect for violating the state of emergency and released on bail in June, was detained again on Monday in Si Sa Ket.before being transported today to Bangkok for his custody hearing, scheduled for tomorrow.

DSI director general Tharit Pengdit said the suspect, who is the leader of the red-guard faction "Saming Dam", was involved two major violent incidents - the raid at Chulalongkorn Hospital on April 29 and the bombing attack at the home of Chat Thai Pattana chief adviser Banharn Silapa-Archa on April 25.

Tharit said the suspect led about 200 red guards during the hospital raid under the pretext of checking for anti-riot forces. The incident caused a scare for patients and medical personnel, disrupting and shutting down the hospital services.

Sompong told reporters he had no involvement in any violent incidents.

He said he was hospitalised in early April after anti-riot forces shot him with rubber bullets. Following his discharge, he rejoined the Ratchaprasong rally around April 19.

After the crackdown, he was arrested at Wat Pathum Wanaram for violating emergency rule. He was detained in his remand cell until he was granted temporary release on June 3. He then returned to his hometown.

He admitted he joined the hospital search led by red-shirt leader Payap Panket. But he denied threatening or intimidating the hospital staff.

He said he had no involvement in the bombing attack, saying as Si Sa Ket man, he did not even know the location of Banharn's home.

He said DSI officials took him into custody at the Muang Si Sa Ket police station where he was scheduled to meet a police officer who recruited him to work as an informant.

-- The Nation 2011-01-11

Traffic policeman killed in hit and run accident

A traffic policeman was killed in a hit and run Tuesday morning in front of Ratchapak Building in Bangkok's Asoke area.

At 5am, police rushed to the scene to find the body of uniformed Pol Sen Sgt Maj Nattapong Sangkhadit, 54, under a violet taxi while his police motorcycle was found overturn 10 meters away.

Witnesses said that Nattapong, who was on the way to start a shift to guard the Prime Minister's residence at 6am, was hit first by a yellow taxi, which sped on to flee the scene.

While he was down in the road, he was hit the second time by the upcoming violet taxi. The violet taxi driver Uthai Nongpha, 30, told police that he saw the yellow taxi hit the police motorbike ahead but he couldn't brake in time so when he pulled over, he saw the police's body stuck under his car.

Police said they will inspect the security camera to see what really happened and look for the yellow taxi driver.

-- The Nation 2011-01-11

Pattaya Beach Road loiterers rounded up

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Frenchman arrested for threatening another foreigner in south Pattaya

Flash: Phuket tour van crashes in Phang Nga

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Shell leads oil companies raise all prices by 50 satang/litre, effective Wednesday; PTT, Bangchak keep prices unchanged /MCOT

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Thai Cabinet approves Bt9 billion national reform scheme

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THAI wins 'Best Continental Airline' award in Norway

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