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Right-wingers launch group to counter protesters
Reuters, Published on 19/08/2020
» About 200 Thai right-wingers launched a group on Wednesday to counter student-led protests that have taken place almost daily since mid-July to demand the departure of the government, with some activists also seeking reform of the monarchy.
Pro-democracy Milk Tea Alliance brews in Asia
Reuters, Published on 18/08/2020
» BANGKOK/HONG KONG: As Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates voiced support for Thai anti-government protests at the weekend, they used the hashtag #MilkTeaAlliance.
Rival protests raise fears of return to violence
Reuters, Published on 10/08/2020
» Rival protest groups rallied in and around Bangkok on Monday, raising the political temperature amid almost daily anti-government student protests nationwide and stirring fears of a return to street violence.
Police summon protest leaders for breaching emergency law
Reuters, Published on 05/08/2020
» Police have summoned five organisers of student-led protests against the government, saying they had violated a coronavirus emergency decree that forbids large gatherings, a senior officer told Reuters on Wednesday.
Candidates for central bank chief shortlisted
Reuters, Published on 21/07/2020
» A screening committee has selected two finalists to head its central bank as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis ever.
Investors urge government to avoid economic policy vacuum
Reuters, Published on 21/07/2020
» Business leaders and investors are urging the government to pick a new economic team as soon as possible to help steer the Thai economy through the coronavirus crisis.
Thanathorn: Anger unabated 10 years on
Reuters, Published on 19/05/2020
» Thailand marked the 10th anniversary of a bloody army crackdown on protesters on Tuesday, with a banned opposition politician saying anger was unabated, especially after last year's disputed election that kept a coup leader in power.
Cabinet approves plan for THAI bankruptcy court restructuring
Reuters, Published on 19/05/2020
» The cabinet approved a plan to bring Thai Airways International Plc to bankruptcy court for debt restructuring, the prime minister said on Tuesday.
Last chance for Thai Airways, says PM
Reuters, Published on 05/05/2020
» The government is ready to back a rescue package for Thai Airways International Plc, but it will entail a full restructuring and there will be no second chances, the prime minister said.
Coronavirus impact may last another 9 months: Prayut
Reuters, Published on 05/05/2020
» Thailand may see the economic impact from the coronavirus pandemic spread over another nine months, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as disruption from the global crisis drags on tourism and domestic activity.