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Weekly highlights
Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 15/06/2012
» Confrontation between the Constitution Court and the parliament was narrowly averted when the parliament backed down from challenging the court’s authority. New troubles are brewing for Pheu Thai Party leader Yongyuth Wichaidit and de facto leader Thaksin Shinawatra. And two innocent people shot dead and two others wounded as student gang violence rears its ugly head again.
Charging villagers 32 million for forest damage?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2012
» Villagers fight back after govt orders them to pay 32 million for forest damage & global warming. Hurry up with land deeds promised, say villagers.
Elation, dissent as first compensation payouts made
Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 24/05/2012
» Elation shone clearly on the faces of those waiting to receive compensation packages for political violence at Government House on Thursday, but frustration still loomed large among those who do not yet know how much they will get, if anything, or when.
Promises, promises
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/12/2011
» The government has vowed to drain flood water out of low-lying Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi communities by the New Year and to follow HM the King's advice to prevent similar flooding in the future.
His Majesty the King to make birthday appearance
Published on 30/11/2011
» His Majesty the King will make a public appearance on his 84th birthday, the highlight of this year's celebrations. Photo courtesy of CM organiser public company.