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US: Alliance depends on democracy
Published on 06/02/2015
» The United States will not fully reactivate its military alliance with Thailand as long as the junta-controlled country refuses to restore democracy, a US diplomat warned Thursday.
Deft diplomacy needed for coup period
News, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 06/02/2015
» The recent brouhaha over controversial comments by visiting United States Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel has further complicated the bilateral treaty alliance between Bangkok and Washington.
NCPO think, Thaksin may act
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 03/02/2015
» The two time bombs that exploded near Siam Paragon shopping mall in the heart of Bangkok may have dented the junta's "peace and order" image, but they will not have broken its tight control over the country.
Regime's 'attitude adjustment' sessions likely to fail
News, Published on 02/02/2015
» 'Attitude adjustment": In the Urban Dictionary, it is a finishing move in which a wrestler hoists an opponent onto his shoulders and drops him sideways. According to urbandictionary.com, this move is used by WWE superstar John Cena and is considered by some fans as one of the weakest and least impactful moves in professional wrestling.
Kwanchai refused US interview
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2015
» Red shirt co-leader Kwanchai Praipana said staff at the US embassy in Bangkok asked to meet him two weeks ago but he declined because he feared the meeting might complicate his efforts to re-open his community radio station in Udon Thani.
NCPO denies push to lift martial law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/02/2015
» An adviser to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) yesterday denied claims the council's advisory board had suggested martial law should be lifted and replaced with Section 44 of the interim charter to ease pressure from foreign governments.
Paragon bombs 'homemade'
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2015
» Two improvised time bombs exploded in front of Siam Paragon shopping centre Sunday evening, slightly injuring a man, police said.
Poll: People believe US taking sides
Online Reporters, Published on 01/02/2015
» A majority of people believe the United States is taking sides in the Thai political conflict, according to an opinion survey by National Institute of Development Administration (Nida Poll) released on Sunday.
Irritation as Thailand loses its charm
News, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 01/02/2015
» To the astonishment of many, the Thai elite often feel bitterly disappointed whenever their dearest and closest friends, like the US, publicly express disapproval of “national affairs”.
NLA wants US envoy to 'explain'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/02/2015
» The coup-installed National Legislative Assembly has invited the US charge d’affaires in Bangkok to explain his country’s involvement in Thai politics.