BANGKOK, April 24 (TNA) – To erase public doubt, Thailand’s Civil Court on Saturday said the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) can indeed disperse anti-government protesters now occupying Bangkok’s prime business district “if necessary”, but emphasised that it must be “carried out in line with international standards.” The clarification came after […]
The Thai government has rejected a compromise deal offered by the Red Shirts protestors in Bangkok. The protestors say they now expect a military crackdown within 48 hours. Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva refused the compromise deal, arguing he could not negotiate with a group that was using violence and intimidation. The Red Shirts had […]
People supporting the multi-coloured group filled the open ground around the equestrian statue of King Rama V at the Royal Plaza early Friday night in a show of support for the government and a rejection of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) and its demanda for a House dissolution. Organisers of the sua […]
Anti-government protesters want the Thai prime minister to step down from his job within 30 days, a proposal that comes as the so-called Red Shirts continue to occupy a major commercial district in Bangkok. After holding unofficial talks with the Thai government this week, the Red Shirts said Friday that they want Thai Prime Minister […]
BANGKOK — Five grenades exploded in the heart of Bangkok’s business district on Thursday evening, killing at least one person and wounding 75 as rival groups of protesters demonstrated and shouted insults at one another across a makeshift barricade. The scene of the violence was quiet on Friday morning, with many banks and shops closed. […]
Five grenades were fired from M79 launchers at BTS Saladaeng station last night from unknown launch sites, killing one Thai woman and injuring 75 others, including three foreigners. Five grenades were fired from M79 launchers at BTS Saladaeng station and nearby areas last night from unknown launch sites, killing one Thai woman and injuring 75 […]
Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the five bombings at Silom intersection on Thursday night. One of the suspects is a former military officer. The suspects were arrested at Robinson department store. They are now being interrogated at Thung Maha Maek police station, the reports said. Jaturon Noppakit, a suspect, said he was […]
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva called an emergency meeting with security officials Thursday night after a series of blasts hit business district, killing one and injuring 56 others. Government spokesman Panitan Wattanayakorn said that the prime minister has called an emergency meeting with security officials. The Nation
