Thailand says it will resume diplomatic ties with Cambodia after Phnom Penh announced the resignation of ousted Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra as its economic advisor. The two countries recalled their ambassadors in November 2009 amid a row over the controversial appointment. The Thai military removed Mr Thaksin in a coup in 2006, and he has […]
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva hinted on Monday that Cambodia will revoke fugitive ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra from the position of economic adviser. Abhisit said he is waiting for Cambodia to announce this, possibly within today. Meanwhile AFP reported from Phnom Penh that Thaksin resigned from the position appointed in October last year. The appointment has […]
THAILAND – Sirisak Tiyaphan, chief public prosecutor for foreign affairs, said yesterday that since 19 red-shirt leaders were indicted earlier this week over acts of terrorism as well as inciting unrest, public prosecutors would file formal requests with the countries that the defendants are believed to be living in. He added that some of these […]
Prosecutors indict key red shirts. Cases against Thaksin and others to follow Public prosecutors have indicted 19 red shirt leaders and supporters on terrorism and other charges stemming from their street protests from late February to mid-May. The indictment was issued at the Criminal Court yesterday on the last day the suspects could be held […]
Despite claims of restored order, Thailand remains bitterly divided between rich and poor, writes DAVID McNEILL in Lamphun Thailand IN NORTHERN Thailand, the world has been turned upside down. Men branded terrorists are heroes, the police are the enemy and children wear T-shirts hailing anti-government rebels. Driven from power, branded a criminal and hounded by […]
Thailand’s Supreme Court has refused an appeal application from the exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra over the seizure of his assets. A general assembly of 142 supreme court judges voted against hearing the appeal in a closed session. Mr Thaksin had asked the court to hear an appeal against the seizure of assets worth […]
Depending on how key players responsible for the political polarisation can tone down their egocentricity for the sake of the greater good next year, when there will be a general election and celebrations for His Majesty’s auspicious 84th birthday, a fresh start could usher in for the country. Since the end of the red-shirt rally […]
BANGKOK, 29 July 2010 (NNT) – The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has issued an arrest warrant for self-exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for evading the false asset declaration trial. The Supreme Court was initially scheduled to proceed with Mr Thaksin’s case involving his false declarations of assets today. However, […]
