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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.
Coming soon?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her cabinet have been able to go about their work without worrying about mass protests, but, as the constitutional amendment process begins, that is likely to change.
Historic prison reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2011
» Maj Gen Sanan Kachornprasart was once a “guest” there and so was Maj Gen Chamlong Srimuang and Veerakarn Musikhapong. The Special Branch Police [SBP] prison has had many famous inmates imprisoned for political or national security crimes.
No “no-vote” for Chamlong
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/07/2011
» Chamlong Srimuang a key leader of the “vote-no” movement, did not vote “no” after all. In fact, he did not vote at all. He was not alone.
Toilet war
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/03/2011
» A major battle seemed likely before dawn yesterday as a 1,200-strong police force moved in. Their mission was to protect City Hall staff as they removed toilets installed by the PAD.
CAPO takes on the protesters
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/02/2011
» The Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order, or CAPO, has been given the difficult task of dealing with two groups of stubborn demonstrators who are camped outside Government House.
Police get more powers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/02/2011
» Police now have more powers under the ISA and are threatening to use it against the PAD rally to get Bangkok traffic back to normal.
PAD calls major protest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/02/2011
» The PAD announced it is planning a major rally on Saturday to try to force the government from office.
Thai seven face weekend in jail
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/01/2011
» It is a long holiday weekend in Cambodia and the seven detained Thais seem certain to spend it in prison.