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Red-shirts mass rally held in capital of Thailand
Thousands of supporters of the United Front for Democracy against the Dictatorship (UDD), or the Red shirts, rally to commemorate the third anniversary of the military crackdown on the anti-government protesters in the main shopping district of Bangkok, capital of Thailand, May 19, 2013. (Xinhua/Gao ...
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Thai PM has no plan to reshuffle Cabinet
PM secretary-general Suranand Vejjajiva yesterday dismissed media reports that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is planning a Cabinet reshuffle. Red-shirt leaders Jatuporn Prompan, Apiwan Wiriyachai and Pakorn Buranupakorn were reported to be likely appointments as ministers in the next Cabinet reshuffle expected early next month, according to a source from the ruling Pheu Thai Party. ...
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China in Thailand Skal President researches the phenomenal growth first hand
SHANGHAI, China - It has taken almost no time, but it was anticipated by many - China has become the number one source market for many Southeast Asian countries including Thailand. In my capacity as a former hotelier, a new travel agent, a journalist, and National President of SKAL International-Thailand, I had the opportunity to visit Shanghai and Nanjing, to experience first-hand China's ...
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Thai Super League Wrap Muangthong extend their lead at the top
Michael Byrne grabbed the crucial goal after 74 minutes to wrap it up. Mid-table duo Army United and Songkhla played out a 1-1 draw in Sunday's other ...
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Thai FM to visit U.S.
Thai foreign minister is scheduled to visit the United Sates of America from Saturday to Wednesday, according to the Thai Foreign Ministry. Surapong Tovichakchaikul, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, will leave Bangkok for the States on Saturday and will be back on Wednesday. He will meet with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington DC, said Thai Foreign ...
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Australian gunmen walk free after short Phuket Prison stint
John Cohen (pictured) told police he and fellow Australian Adam Shea were aiming to hit an alleged 'mafia man' called 'Dannie' when they opened fire in Patong. Photo: Chaichana ...
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University students vow against cheating
Executives and students at 27 universities vow against "cheating", ready to support national anti-corruption campaigns. Together, they signed the declaration on Sunday at Thammasat University's stadium, to launch the campaign "Thai students not cheating". Thammasat rector Somkid Lertpaitoon likens the campaign to the vaccination. Upon graduation, these students would be ...
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Unofficial hearing on Krabi power plant
Senator Boonsong Kowawisarat, chairman of the Senate Committee on natural resources and environment, on Sunday led a delegation to Krabi, to hear public concerns over the planned construction of an 800-megawatt coal-fired power plant in the province. Accompanying him were a sub-committee. Both local residents and representatives from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand - which owns ...
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Intensifying conflicts foreseen poll
The Thai public foresees intensifying political conflicts following opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva's notion that said a general election may take place late this year. The Yingluck government took office in August 2011. Of 1,316 respondents, 43.35 per cent believed that Abhisit's notion would intensify political conflicts while 20.23 per cent said that the government's ...
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Red shirts rally at Ratchaprasong Rajdamri Road closed to traffic
Roads around the Ratchaprasong Intersection were hit with severe traffic congestion as police closed the Rajdamri Road on the side of CentralWorld Sunday for red shirts to hold a demonstration. Red-shirt guards used barriers and trucked to block the both inbound and outbound Rajdamri Road for setting up a stage. ...
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Rising living cost shakes Govt
Higher cost of living is cited as a major reason that could weaken the government's support, according to a poll by Assumption University. Higher cost of living is the biggest cause for 85.2 per cent of the 2,115 respondents in 17 provinces: while charter amendment (81.9 per cent) is the ...
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Phuket Opinion For the Love of Bob
PHUKET: Many years ago, backpacking through Malaysia, I found myself at a hostel one night swapping stories and listening to a fellow traveller playing guitar and singing.When the dreadlocked musician asked if any of us had any requests I jumped in ...
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Myanmars foreign arrivals up 44 per cent in the first four months
Yangon - Foreign arrivals at Yangon airport during the first four months of the year jumped 44 per cent year-on-year, with Europeans accounting for about one-third, reports said Sunday. Through April, 253,136 foreign visitors arrived at Yangon airport, 67,460 of them Europeans, the Myanmar Times reported. Among European arrivals, France was the main source market followed by Britain and ...
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Bangkok’s reputation under threat
Bangkok has long-been the site of political instability for the country, but this has rarely escalated into full-scale violence, now as talks between government and protests breakdown, and acts of violence increase, the city faces a difficult situation.
There is currently a days-long standoff between the government and anti-government protestors who claim the present government headed by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejajjiva was supported by the military when they came to power fifteen months ago. Read more
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