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April 26, 2010December 6, 2023

Thailand’s red-shirt protesters find sympathizers in military

Rogue soldiers, active and retired, are supporting Thailand’s ‘red-shirt’ protesters, the Army chief said Sunday. Bangkok, Thailand As Thailand’s ‘red-shirt’ protesters continue to occupy a swath of downtown Bangkok, defying authorities and occasionally clashing violently with them, concerns are rising over the alleged participation of pro-red disgruntled soldiers. The presence of these rogue soldiers complicates […]

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April 26, 2010December 6, 2023

Thai king speaks for 1st time in political crisis

BANGKOK — Thailand’s ailing king spoke Monday for the first time since his country descended into political chaos, but the man seen by many as the best hope for securing a peaceful resolution failed to address the deadly crisis that has shut down parts of Bangkok. Speaking from the hospital, where he has been for […]

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April 26, 2010August 23, 2022

Irishman Brutally Bashed by Middle Eastern Gang in Pattaya

An Irish national has been brutally assaulted by a gang of Middle Eastern men whilst returning home from a night on the town in Pattaya’s infamous Walking Street. Various witnesses from the scene reportedly stated that the gang are made up of Iranian nationals. Pattaya, the 26th of April 2010 [PDN]: At approximately 2:30am, police […]

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April 26, 2010December 6, 2023

Thai Government Hopes to Solve Protester Standoff ‘Peacefully’

April 26 (Bloomberg) — Thailand’s government said it hoped to resolve a standoff with protesters occupying central Bangkok for 23 days peacefully, softening its stance after Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva scrapped direct talks yesterday. “There is no majority call to use force to clear them out,” government spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn told reporters today in Bangkok. […]

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April 26, 2010December 6, 2023

Red shirts and police could be sued: HRC

People could sue red shirts if they violate their rights, National Human Rights Commission chairwoman Amara Pongsapich said Monday. They could also lodge a complaint against local police for failing to carry out their duty to protect people. In the previous weeks, the red shirts set up checkpoints to block and search vehicles in many […]

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April 26, 2010December 6, 2023

Suspected pirates kill Thai fisherman in Malaysian waters

Kuala Lumpur – A group of suspected pirates shot and killed a Thai fisherman in waters off Malaysia’s northern state of Penang, official news reports said Monday. The victim, Aung Sirichai, 24, was fishing with four other people late Sunday when a small boat with seven men approached them. “One of the men fired four […]

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April 26, 2010December 6, 2023

Political Developments in Thailand: Advice for Visitors

After a string of grenade attacks killed at least one person and wounded dozens of others in Bangkok last week, Thai government made an announcement that foreigners have not been targeted in the on-going political conflict. However, visitors and tourists are advised to be vigilant, follow news developments, exercise extra caution and avoid areas near […]

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April 26, 2010December 6, 2023

Thaksin denies cancer death claim

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has emerged to deny rumours that he is dead. Rumours have swept the internet in recent days that Thaksin, who has been living in self-exile, mainly in Dubai, is suffering from terminal stage cancer. One version said he died during a chemotherapy session on Friday. Panthongtae, his eldest son, earlier […]

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