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Sen Nantana denies bullying pork vendor-turned-senator
Online Reporters, Published on 24/09/2024
» Senator Nantana Nantavaropas has denied accusations of bullying pork vendor-turned-senator Daeng Kongma, after pointing out that she lost out to a vendor for a spot on the political development committee.
Senators accused of committee carve-up
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 24/09/2024
» Minority senators have cried foul over a "seat grab" they claim was engineered by unfair and unsuitable seat allocations for Senate standing committees.
Shackles removed from Bang Kwang inmates
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/05/2013
» More than 560 inmates, most of them on death row, have been unshackled at the high-security Bang Khwang Central Prison in Nonthaburi.
All eyes on the swing states
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/11/2012
» Why are the presidential candidates spending so much time in so few states as election day approaches? They are fighting for the votes that matter – electoral votes.
US election: It's time to pay attention
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/11/2012
» Once again, you are going to have a chance to follow a major news event in both Thai and English. In fact, you really should start today. Since most of you already know Thai, here is a head start with some of the key English vocabulary you will need to know plus some background.
Police Chief under fire for Hong Kong trip
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/07/2012
» National police chief Priewpan Damapong has come under fire after leaving the country to meet fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Hong Kong.
Tears turn to smiles (updated) and then to frowns
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/05/2012
» There were smiles outside Government House yesterday as a student hunger strike ended after the Education Ministry told Bodindecha (Sing Singhaseni) School to accept 57 students it earlier rejected. Today, however, their futures are again in doubt.
Karun’s lock-in protest finally ends
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/05/2012
» Former senator Karun Sai-ngam spent more than a day locked in his pickup truck trying to avoid an arrest he said was unlawful. He ended up in jail after a locksmith opened the door.
PAD going to court
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/04/2012
» The PAD is threatening to file a lawsuit against lawmakers and government leaders they say are trying to "overthrow" the constitution
TPN leaders arrested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/01/2011
» The Thai Patriots Network march to petition His Majesty the King was overshadowed yesterday by the arrest of two of its leaders.