Bannawit: Thailand coup countdown has begun

The countdown to another military coup has begun, former deputy permanent secretary for defence Admiral Bannawit Kengrian said on Tuesday. Adm Bannawit, chairman of the People’s Council of Thailand, said from his long experience in military circles and security affairs he could comfortably say there would definitely be a coup. He said there were several […]

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Thai military coup remark stems from reds’ doubts

Under the Constitution, Thai citizens are duty-bound to uphold and safeguard democracy, yet speculation persists about another power seizure. People here talk about the coup like it’s the common cold, even though military intervention can snuff out democracy. The last coup took place in September 2006, and soon after the December 2007 election, held to […]

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Pattaya Jet Ski Scammers Emboldened

Three Iranian tourists and two Indian tourists were recently subjected to a new style of jet-ski scamming being perpetrated along Pattaya Beach Road, with both incidents unfolding under the eyes of Pattaya One reporters. In what was the most serious of five scamming incidents to have occurred during three visits by our journalists to the […]

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AIS marshalls forces to fight state bid to punish company

Political move to stall push for damages Thai government’s attempt to punish Advanced Info Service (AIS) for its allegedly unlawful concession amendments could face tough sledding, following efforts by the private and political sectors to delay the move. A Government House source said last week that if Information and Communications Technology Minister Chuti Krairiksh proposes […]

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