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(Updated) Big changes coming soon?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/06/2013
» A major cabinet shake-up could come within days as Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra seems likely to follow her older brother's advice to bring in fresh faces to restore the government's popularity.
Ramkhamhaeng bomber: No southern insurgency links
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/06/2013
» In Narathiwat police arrested second suspect in Soi Ramkhamhaeng 43 bombing. Business conflict likely reason for bombing.
Thaksin call-in the highlight of red rally
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/05/2013
» Thaksin Shinawatra had everyone's attention as he made a video call to his red-shirt supporters gathered at Ratchaprasong to commemorate the violent crackdown ending their 2010 protest.
Rally ends early: "Dirty govt tactics", leaders complain (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/11/2012
» Even before the Pitak Siam rally began, thousands of rally-goers were blocked by police from entering the Royal Plaza area and, in a brief confrontation, tear gas was used against them. Leaders complain the government failed to live up to agreements and have now called off the rally.
Big rally turnout surprises govt
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/10/2012
» Siam Pitak leaders were pleased while Government leaders were surprised at the size of the crowd at yesterday's anti-government rally which some estimated to be as high as 20,000.
Thong Lor inspector in hot water over arresting wrong man
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/09/2012
» A Thong Lor police inspector accused of trying to protect the grandson of the Red Bull founder from hit-and-run charges could lose his job – or worse.
Illegal casino? Owned by influential family?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/07/2012
» Chuvit stopped from entering casino but no casino there says police chief, Chalerm dismisses says casinos "been around for a long time" & police can't stop.
When politicians control the police force
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/07/2012
» When politicians decide who gets the good jobs, police investigation teams get disrupted & crime fighting suffers.
Nasa mission aborted: Leadership lacking
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/06/2012
» Pioneer science research mission on weather & climate change ends in politicians accusing each other & threatening to sue each other.
Anti-money laundering blacklist spells trouble
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2012
» With Thailand thrown on an international financial blacklist, difficulties sending money places, opening bank accounts & higher interest rates all likely.