UN secretary-general calls on all sides in Thailand to refrain from violence
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, at his year-end press conference, stressed the need for everybody involved to quickly act to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria, and also called on all sides in Thailand to refrain from violence. Mr. Ban said 2013 was the year in which the Syrian conflict…
Absentee voting under preparation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing to organize absentee voting overseas for the next general elections in 2014. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sek Wannamethee stated in regard to the absentee voting for the next general elections. He said the Department of Consular Affairs under the Ministry…
Democrat Party re-elects Abhisit as party leader for another term
Former opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has been re-elected to lead the Democrat Party for another term. On Tuesday, the Democrat Party held an extraordinary general assembly to select a new team of party executives. At the beginning of the meeting, former party leader Banyat Banthatthan proposed Mr. Abhisit to once…
Orange Fever, Thailand! Enjoy while it lasts
Thai Tangerine (Small mandarin oranges – Som Cheen) – Because of the hot tropical climate and abundant rainfall, Thailand is ideal to grow a variety of fruits. Tangerine is a tropical and sub-tropical tree probably native to Southern China, the Philippines and the Malay Archipelago. There are many different hybrids…
Will Johnny Lever’s daughter follow his footsteps?
A little birdie tells us that Johnny Lever’s daughter Jamie is all set for her big-screen debut! Few months ago, the 25-year-old had appeared on Comedy Circus and had entertained the audience with her great sense of humour. Now, she will be switching from small screen to big screen with…
Why will Boney Kapoor not produce son Arjun Kapoor’s film Tevar?
Arjun Kapoor’s uncle Sanjay Kapoor will wear the producer’s hat for his forthcoming film Tevar to be directed by newbie Amit Sharma. Though reports were doing the rounds that Boney Kapoor would produce his son Arjun’s film along with Eros, we have learnt the filmmaker won’t helm the project due…