BANGKOK, Jan 3 – Both the Foreign Ministry and the Army Region 1 commander on Monday urged the yellow-clad activists of the Thailand Patriot Network not to rally tomorrow at the border, saying the move could sabotage talks between Thai and Cambodian authorities over the release of seven detained Thai nationals. Chavanond Intarakomalyasut, secretary to […]
All except one of the 85 “Srivijaya warriors”, supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), were on Thursday sentenced to jail terms ranging from nine months to two-and-a-half years on charges relating to the seizure of the National Broadcasting Service of Thailand (NBT) television station, Channel 11, in August 2008. The sentence was announced […]
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday there is a possibility for him to dissolve the House of Representatives early next year. He said this in replying to questions raised by reporters whether there was a possibility for him to dissolve the House in January, February or March next year. “Yes, it is possible early […]
Thai Yellow Shirts oppose change in constitution Bangkok – Hundreds of protestors gathered outside the Thai parliament Tuesday to oppose efforts to amend the constitution, deemed a first step towards holding new elections. About 1,000 supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) movement, which helped overthrow the administration of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in […]
BANGKOK, Nov 11 – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Thursday the government may consider lifting the state of emergency in Bangkok and three adjacent provinces before it expires in January. Mr Abhisit said the emergency decree can be lifted in Bangkok and nearby provinces if the situation clearly improves. Now, the government intends to revoke […]
The Thai army chief has denied that he is preparing to stage a military coup during the People’s Alliance for Democracy’s rally being held to protest against the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Thai Cambodian border issues.. Army chief General Prayuth Chanocha said he has no plans to stage a military coup during the protests […]
Surin – Some 50 troops were deployed to prevent local villagers from clashing with some 200 supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy here Saturday. The PAD supporters were heading to the Ta Muen Thom Temple in Ban Nong Khanna village in Tambon Tamien in Phanom Dongrak district at 4 pm when about 100 local […]
Yesterday the Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for two additional yellow shirt members over the airport siege case. On October 6, the Criminal Court agreed to issue arrest warrants for General Patompong Kaysornsook and former actress Sirilak Pongchok, after failing to report to the police to acknowledge their charges as summoned. The two have been […]
