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More coup news (updated Sunday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/06/2014
» Sunday evening: Army troops were out in large numbers today in Bangkok in an attempt to shut down planned anti-coup rallies. They largely succeeded.
Mass rallies continue, marches set for today
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/11/2013
» Huge crowds flocked to the anti-government rally at Democracy Monument (photo) yesterday and marches have taken place all day today. As night falls, two ministries are in protester hands. Meanwhile pro-government red-shirts hold their own mass rally at Rajamangala stadium.
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.
Needed: lessons in democracy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/08/2011
» During previous protests outside parliament, red-shirt demonstrators called for the resignation of a government they said came to power undemocratically. They are now being accused of being undemocratic themselves.
Yingluck takes command
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/08/2011
» With her husband and young son looking on, new prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra pledged allegiance to the monarchy and her full commitment towards working in the best interests of the country.
PM-elect Yingluck Shinawatra (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2011
» The Thai parliament has elected Yingluck Shinawatra as Thailand's first female prime minister. All that remains now is endorsement by His Majesty the King