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Civil groups issue plea for peaceful rally
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2014
» Civil groups have called on all sides to refrain from violence as protesters mount their Bangkok shutdown bid today.
Rally truce ensures business as usual at hospital
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 15/01/2014
» Services at Rajavithi Hospital on Phaya Thai Road are operating as normal despite the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protest at the nearby Victory Monument, one of its eight protest sites.
NACC to lay rice scheme graft charges
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 15/01/2014
» A National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) inquiry panel will tomorrow bring formal charges against those involved in alleged corruption in the controversial rice-pledging scheme.
Traffic halved on city streets as drivers leave cars at home
News, Published on 14/01/2014
» The number of cars on Bangkok's roads was slashed by about half yesterday as commuters shunned private vehicles on the first day of the city "shutdown".
Pressure weighs on Yingluck
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/01/2014
» Even though caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is showing no signs of dismay in the face of the Bangkok "shutdown" campaign, her fresh attempt to engage all major players in talks to discuss the postponement of the Feb 2 general election suggests the government does not want to play the bully.
Emergency decree not needed yet, says Capo
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» The emergency decree is still not needed to help the government cope with the protests as they remain peaceful, according to Surapong Tovichakchaikul, caretaker deputy prime minister and foreign minister.
Thirayuth says PM will lose
News, Pradit Ruangdit, Published on 16/01/2014
» Yingluck Shinawatra's caretaker government has little chance of winning against protesters who must be patient if they want their demonstration to be successful, a prominent academic says.
Ex-senators, MPs turn up for charges
News, Published on 16/01/2014
» Former lawmakers accused of misconduct for attempting to amend the charter began showing up to acknowledge charges at the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday.
More reform body details set to emerge
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/01/2014
» Anti-government leader Suthep Thaugsuban yesterday said further details about the formation of his proposed People's Council will become clear over the next two days.
Public 'connecting with politics again'
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 17/01/2014
» Recent protests reflect a better understanding of citizen rights and duties, according to a prominent academic.