Red shirts rally in front of parliament

BANGKOK, 7 June 2012 (NNT) – The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) have gathered in front of the parliament in Bangkok in protest against the judges of the Constitution Court. Tables have been set up to gather signatures, seeking to impeach seven Constitution Court judges, following a controversial decision to launch the judicial […]

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Security strengthened in Bangkok for red shirts’ rally tomorrow

Security is tightened in front of the Parliament in Bangkok on Wednesday as pro-government protesters, known as red shirts, are scheduled to gather to seek impeachment of the Constitution Court’s judges. Police have concrete barriers erected around routes to the Parliament, such as at Karn Ruen, Pichai intersections, including the intersection between Ratchavithi Road and […]

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First batch of political violence victims compensated by Thai government

BANGKOK, May 24 – The Thai government on Thursday handed over compensation payments for the first batch of political violence victims, while the opposition warned that payment without fact-finding on the incidents could impede the national reconciliation process. The government’s move came as earlier suggested by the Truth for Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and 522 victims, […]

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First political violence victims to be compensated Thursday

BANGKOK, May 22 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is set to hand over compensation payments for the first batch of political violence victims on Thursday, as earlier recommended by Thailand’s Truth for Reconciliation Commission (TRC). PM’s Office Permanent Secretary Thongthong Chandrangsu as chairman of the TRC subcommittee on deciding remedies for political protest victims announced […]

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Red Shirts gather in Bangkok on second anniversary of deadly protests

BANGKOK, May 19 – Red shirt supporters from nationwide gathered at Ratchaprasong intersection to join activities organized by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) — the red shirt movement — to mark the second anniversary of the 2010 protest against the previous Abhisit Vejjajiva-led administration. Roads around Ratchaprasong intersection were closed after many […]

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