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Strong reaction to death of Uncle SMS
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/05/2012
» Both opponents and supporters of Thailand’s controversial lese majeste law voiced strong reactions to the death of a frail 62-year-old man who had been convicted of sending defamatory SMS messages.
Another day in parliament
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/05/2012
» Yesterday was day nine of the debate in parliament on a proposed amendment to Section 291 of the constitution, but there was another matter occupying the members attention as well.
Rice industry corruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/05/2012
» With dealings between millers, exporters & government invisible to public, rice industry corruption seems likely but also impossible to prove.
Thaksin talks, controversy follows
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/03/2012
» Former prime minister made another phone-in to red-shirt supporters in the Northeast and one of his remarks has caused a bit of a controversy.
Constitution: Axe courts & watchdog orgs?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/02/2012
» Close Thaksin associate floats idea of eliminating Constitution Court & Administrative Court set up by 1997 People's Constitution.
Chalerm: It’s not alcohol, it’s my ear
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/02/2012
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung blames an inner-ear problem, not alcohol, for his unsteady public appearances recently.
Bedlam hits House after hotel query
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/02/2012
» Phue Thai MPs were not amused when the Democrats wanted the PM to explain where she was during last week's meeting of parliament. The Democrats were angered when they were told it was none of their business.
Teenagers want sex for valentines day
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/02/2012
» Poll reveals young lovers intend to lose virginity, disease control dept launches "Safe Love - Condoms Can Handle It" safe-sex campaign.
Hunt for cash: Post-flood govt borrowing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2012
» With flood recovery looming & tax reductions galore (corporate, first car, first home...) govt frantically searching for ways to pay for it all.
Red-shirts losing faith in govt
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/01/2012
» For many red-shirts who were either injured or lost loved ones during the April-May 2010 clashes, the change in government has not had a positive impact on their lives.