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White masks then red masks
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/06/2013
» First Guy Fawkes-masked anti-government demonstrators gathered in downtown Bangkok Sunday. Then it was the turn of red-masked pro-government demonstrators.
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.
Thaksin Skypes an amnesty order
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/03/2013
» Deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has ordered Pheu Thai to make a strong push for an amnesty law to prevent the red shirts abandoning their support of the ruling party.
Real poll gives Sukhumbhand victory
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/03/2013
» Poll after poll, taken just before the election (entry polls) and during the election (exit polls) were wrong – not just a little bit but by a wide margin.
Bangkok's big prisons may be moved
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/02/2013
» The land along Ngam Wong Wan Road may be too valuable to continue housing three of Bangkok's major prisons.
TRC report blames red shirts, army
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/09/2012
» The Truth for Reconciliation Commission officially presented the results of its two-year investigation into the 2010 anti-government protests yesterday.
Protest forces Thaksin to cancel LA dinner date
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/08/2012
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's visit to the United States had a bit of a glitch Saturday night in Los Angeles when protesters forced him to cancel a dinner date.
Chaos in the House
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 31/05/2012
» No punches were thrown, but there was plenty of scuffling as Democrat MPs tried to force the House Speaker out of his seat and Pheu Thai MPs tried to keep him there. The issue: National Unity.
Govt compensation to include Japanese victim
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2012
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatrabrought some good news to Japan for the family of Japanese photographer Hiroyuki Muramoto, killed during the anti-government protests in 2010. They will be among those receiving government compensation.
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.