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Sudarat's 'third way' in politics
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/09/2022
» Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has announced the Thai Sang Thai Party (TST) to be a "third force" in politics whose policy platforms will highlight the country's priorities for the next general election expected early next year.
PM says he's a politician − no surprise there
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 08/01/2018
» Finally, last week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha halfheartedly admitted, for the first time since he took over the government's administration more than three years ago, that he is a politician, but not without reminding all of us that he is not just any politician -- but a politician who used to be a soldier.
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.
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
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.
The PAD announces end of rally
Published on 02/06/2011
» The PAD's rally is ending soon, likely hastened by Tuesday night's bomb attack, but its leaders vow to continue their "no-vote" campaign.
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.