Thailand
May 7th, 2009 - 3:04 am ICT by John Le Fevre
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By John Le Fevre
Hundreds of market vendors have clashed with police in the busy Bangkok Patpong nighmarket and entertainment district.
Bottles were thrown at police and tourists who had been shopping found themselves ...
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April 22nd, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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On Tuesday, the Thai Prime Minister announced his government was consulting Asian leaders on a new date for a regional summit cancelled twice due to political unrest in Thailand.
Mr Abhisit, who suffered ...
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February 23rd, 2009 - 12:18 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Thailand to face unemployment and could worsen in the months ahead and force factory workers back to the kingdom's rural heartlands says the Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanij.
The 45-year-old Mr Korn told the ...
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February 23rd, 2009 - 12:17 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Thailand's cabinet members will move to a Southern beach. Next week, having the supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra plan a march on their offices, a spokesman said on Thursday.
Next Tuesday, ...
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February 6th, 2009 - 4:16 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Since 2001, Jolie had been active and been advocating for the world's refugees. This time she took her show to Thailand.Jolie raised her voice on behalf of the even more neglected ...
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January 1st, 2009 - 10:23 pm ICT by admin
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At least 59 people died in a fire thought to have been started by an indoor fireworks display at a Bangkok nightclub during New Year's Eve celebrations. Nearly 200 others were injured ...
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December 15th, 2008 - 11:56 am ICT by Bupha Ravirot
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The Excitement is all over as the 27th prime minister was elected today (15 Dec 2008 ). Abhisit Vejjajiva, the Democrat Party leader is elected as new prime minister.
Abhisit Vejjajiva had the ...
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December 3rd, 2008 - 10:45 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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A few days ago, three foreigners were killed in the traffic accident because these tourist were trying to escape a blockade of Bangkok's airports.
Thai police said yesterday that a Dutchman and two ...
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December 3rd, 2008 - 10:29 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Sondi Limthongkul, the leader for Peoples Alliance for Democracy (PAD) said the protest will end today. Today the protesy will end its blockade of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airports
In a news ...
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December 2nd, 2008 - 12:49 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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According to an official, they said that the Thailand's main airport will take at least a week to re-operate once a sit-in by anti-government protesters ends. As the entire attention ...
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December 1st, 2008 - 4:52 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Bangkok Airways adds an extra additional flights between and Samui twice a day during December 1st until there is further notice in order to serve passengers going to Singapore or Hong Kong ...
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December 1st, 2008 - 11:34 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Due to the political problems in Thailand, both the Bangkok's airport had been seized from November 25 by protesters, a minimum number of flights from Bangkok had been diverted to KL International ...
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December 1st, 2008 - 11:27 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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11 schools in Bangkok announced closed today by the BMTA - Bangkok Metropolitan Administration at Phra Nakhorn district, said by the district director.
The school is declared closed due to the demonstration of ...
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November 27th, 2008 - 2:46 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines cancelled their flights into and out of Bangkok after Thai authorities closed Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
AirAsia, on its website, said all affected customers would automatically receive a refund via ...
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November 26th, 2008 - 11:48 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Thousands of protesters stormed the terminal at the Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International airport ,the departing flights have been cancelled.
On Tuesday night after scuffling with riot police, the member's of the People's Alliance for ...
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November 26th, 2008 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
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Bangkok, Nov 26 (DPA) Thousands of travellers were stranded at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport Wednesday after their flights were cancelled by a siege on the facility by anti-government protestors.Serirath Pasutanond, Airports of ...
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November 20th, 2008 - 4:34 pm ICT by Bupha Ravirot
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A study by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) shows gap between rich and poor nations in the Asia Pacific region for internet access has widened.
A three ...
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November 12th, 2008 - 3:45 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Britain's decision to revoke the visas of ousted the former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife but will not affect the bilateral relations between Thailand and Britain. Since, it is considered ...
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November 11th, 2008 - 2:25 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Legal Consultant Phicha Vichitsin (พิชา วิจิตรศิลป์) has submitted a request to the Senate to inspect the credentials of Constitution Tribunal Justice Charan Phakdithanakul (จรัล ภักดีธนากุล) after discovering that he had served in ...
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November 11th, 2008 - 2:24 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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The Prime Minister has declined to comment on former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's declaration to resist efforts of legal action against him, choosing to speak on the threat of unemployment instead.
Upon his return ...
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November 11th, 2008 - 2:22 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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A spokesman of the National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC) confirmed that Bangkok governor Mr. Apirak Kosayodhin was involved in the Bangkok's fire vehicle purchase case, but further legal actions were still in ...
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November 11th, 2008 - 2:21 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs David Miliband affirms that the United Kingdom has no intention of reinstating the visa of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife ...
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November 7th, 2008 - 2:14 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 28, the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan ,is one of the youngest monarchs in the world. Jigme Khesar is the oldest son of Jigme Singye and his third wife, ...
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November 7th, 2008 - 2:01 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Prime Minister and officials travel to Vietnam to participate in The Ayeyawady - Chao Phraya - Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) on 6-7 November.Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat would partake in the 3rd ...
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November 7th, 2008 - 1:58 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Prime Minister will pay official visit to the Philippines to strengthen their diplomatic ties and discuss on the global financial crisis on November 10.Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has planned to officially visit ...
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November 6th, 2008 - 1:54 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has stated that he was not made aware of rumors that the charter amendment being sought by his administration may be put on hold.
PM Somchai stated that all ...
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November 6th, 2008 - 1:51 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Minister of Justice indicated ruling People Power party's MPs' move to collect people's names to enforce law to grant amnesty for former Prime Minister Pol Lt Col Thaksin Shinawatra and other former ...
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November 5th, 2008 - 10:13 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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The Prime Minister will this morning chair a meeting in preparation for the upcoming 14th ASEAN leaders summit to take place in Chiang Mai province in December this year.
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat ...
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November 4th, 2008 - 11:18 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Minister of Energy stated oil companies have been prepared to buy over one million litres of raw palm oil from farmers starting this week, while officials of three relevant ministries-agriculture and cooperatives, ...
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November 4th, 2008 - 11:17 am ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
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Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers plan to conduct the 3rd meeting on border dispute issues and further discuss on the JBC meeting which will be concluded on 10-11 November 2008, while expecting ...
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