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Thailand News - Top StoriesCampaign to raise questions over GPO chief's sacking A health advocacy group Monday kicked off its campaign to protest the sacking of the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO)'s chief Witit Artavatkun. Focus on communication skills Nation University is seriously equipping its students with communication skills - the key for them to advance in their career and to prosper in daily life. NESDB revises down 2013 growth forecast The Office of National Economic and Social Development Board has revised down 2013 economic growth forecast to 4.2-5.2 per cent, due to the lower-than-expected growth in the first quarter. 'Top-down govt flood solutions' condemned Groups opposed to dams in North also upset at ban at summit venue BOT rejects claim that banks have fuelled rise in the baht The Finance Ministry is pointing a finger at commercial banks, accusing them of being behind the steady rise of the baht this year. University students vow against cheating Executives and students at 27 universities vow against "cheating", ready to support national anti-corruption campaigns. Rising cost of living may weaken Govt Higher cost of living is cited as a major reason that could weaken public supports to the Yingluck government, according to a poll by Assumption University. Jatuporn 'set for Cabinet' Apiwan will also be appointed next month, party source says Korn rejects Thaksin's claim on BOT Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij yesterday disputed ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra's claim that an independent central bank was Thailand's problem in the face of a strengthening baht. Political interference behind the sacking of GPO chief: rural doctors The sacking of the Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO)'s managing director was due to political interference, health advocates and the Rural Doctors Society said yesterday. Sukhumbhand backs call for new park on SRT land State railway plans business venture on Makkasan plot Thai Patriotic Front steps up pressure on govt to resign The Thai Patriotic Front boasted yesterday that up to 50,000 people would join its rally at Sanam Luang today to demand the Pheu Thai-led government resign. GPO agrees to fire managing director for negligence Irregularities over procurements, delays in plant construction cited Schaefer shoved aside as Thailand coach Football Association of Thailand president Worawi Makudi yesterday gave strongest hint yet that the association was about to part ways with beleaguered coach Winfried Schaefer, by saying former national captain Kiatisak "Zico" Senamuang would take charge of the team for next month's friendly with China. British foreign office minister to attend Strategic Dialogue meeting next week The UK's Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will be in Bangkok on Sunday for a three-day official visit during which he will participate in the Thai-UK Strategic Dialogue. True, CTH battle for TV top spot True boosts package options after losing EPL to CTH Constitutional Court to review Abhisit's MP status Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva's political future is hanging in the balance after the Constitutional Court yesterday voted to review his MP status, following the controversial revocation of his Army rank. DSI says Witit breached several laws Accused found to have approved Bt20m for Bt8m factory design Will this marriage end conflicts? With former PM Somchai Wongsawat's youngest daughter, who is also ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra's niece, set to marry the son of Cambodian PM Hun Sen's right-hand man, ties between the two countries might get stronger. Power usage peaks at 26,598MW Thailand's power consumption peaked for the second time this year, according to Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Travel NewsGamelan glory The British composer Benjamin Britten tuned in to the traditional Indonesia music during his visit in Bali Messing about on the river Bangkok Tree House offers a great break for the environmentally conscious NEW ZEALAND: Kiwi knock out Tourism New Zealand is partnering with Qantas Airlines in a new campaign to promote great value fares and packages for Singapore travellers. Counting down for Krabi Bangkok Airways introduces two daily flights from/to Bangkok and Krabi - one of Thailand's best beach holiday destinations. Eyes in the rock Tens of thousands of statues of the Buddha and his disciples look down on a river valley from the Longmen Grottoes Flying high with Etihad Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will introduce the Boeing 777-300ER, complete with Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, on its daily flights between Abu Dhabi and New York from June 1. I'm travelling to Bangkok on AirAsia and want to head to Pattaya when I arrive. My flight lands at Don Mueang Airport. Are there any direct buses from there to Pattaya? I don't want to hire a taxi to take me all the way. Ramon. A Persian night in old Siam Ayutthaya plays host to the upcoming festival 'From Persia to Thailand' River deep, mountain high An American Jewish tourist finds a warm welcome in Muslim Turkey Dreamliner flies again Qatar Airways has resumed its Boeing 787 services after a worldwide grounding of the aircraft in January. Making detox delightful Bali is home to a range of retreats offering everything from herbology to acupuncture I will be spending six days in Thailand at the end of May, attending a meeting for the first three with the remaining three free to travel elsewhere. I'd like to go to the beach and have been thinking about Phuket. Is that a good choice or is it better to go somewhere nearer to Bangkok? Thanks in advance. Elaine Forest of beautiful dreams The newly opened Vana Belle on Koh Samui is perfect for loving twosomes Countrywide: From jungle to sea Plan your next Anantara experience now for stays before July 31 and enjoy a longer, more rewarding dream holiday. A taste of the past A multi-tiered wooden temple built by Shan workers more than a century ago, Wat Chomsawan in Phrae is hosting series of cultural showcases every Saturday from 10am to 8pm. Fire in the sky The northeastern province of Yasothon offers a challenge to NASA with some stunning rockets of its own CHIANG MAI: Summer at the Shangri-La "Summer Deals At Shangri-La" costs just Bt3,500 per night from now until September 30. The price covers accommodation for two sharing in a Deluxe room and breakfast for two people. All that jazz Jazz guitarist Jerry Bird celebrates May Day with a concert tonight at the Hansar Bangkok. Bird, who has played with such jazz greats such as Roland Kirk, Jack McDuff, Sonny Stitt, Lonnie Smith, Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Foster and Slide Hampton, performs from 7.30pm. Finding Nemo - and his pals The brightly coloured clown fish is just one of the many amazing creatures swimming around Marine Park Hua Hin: Looking younger with caviar The Barai at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin is offering a Caviar Anti-Ageing Facial that refines, lifts and hydrates while guests are being pampered with a luxurious neck, shoulder and arm massage plus a foot massage with healing rose stones.
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