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Amnesty bill & protest (UPDATE #4)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2013
» House deliberation of amnesty bill starts at 1pm with plans to pass first reading by 11pm. March to parliament called off after police opposition.
Military shot Italian journalist, court decides
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2013
» Who fired the gun & why not known, no order to shoot unarmed civilians but bullet came from soldier's direction, military remains untouchable.
Police station mess not our fault, says company
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/02/2013
» The chairman of the contracting firm involved in the police stations construction scandal yesterday blamed the Royal Thai Police Office (RTPO) for his company's failure to complete its work.
Former Prime Minister to be tried for murder
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/12/2012
» Unknown soldier shoots & kills taxi driver during military operations, so Prime Minister at the time charged with the murder.
‘Symbolic reconciliation’
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/04/2012
» The PM’s visit to General Prem yesterday was full of symbolism but it remains to be seen if reconciliation will result. Opinions vary.
Crown Prince declares new parliament open
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/08/2011
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on Monday presided over the opening of parliament.
Celebrity election failure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2011
» Celebrity means little in politics. Celebrities-turned-politicians relying on name rather than experience failed dismally.
M-16 attack on MP in his car
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/05/2011
» "A son of a politician passed on a message that when I am no longer an MP, he will shoot me."
Palm oil shortage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2011
» Subsidies remain, but freeing imports to meet shortage would avoid rewarding those "benefiting from the crisis."
Remembering 2010: Abhisit the survivor
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2010
» 2010 ends with Abhisit Vejjajiva still holding the position of prime minister, a big surprise to many people.