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An early release for Veera and Ratree? (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/12/2011
» Hopes are high that improved relations with Cambodia will lead to an early release for the two Thai activisits jailed there. Now it seems a prisoner exchange is possible.
The things that I'm certain will happen in 2012, Even though I'm sure they won't happen
Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/01/2012
» The top stories, the bombastic personalities and the tragic events _ the news is a dish of vibrant tastes. You know them. You lived through them. News that made you laugh, columns that made you cry; stories that had you foaming at the mouth, developments that left your stomach churning.
Court ruling seen as pivotal to ending border row
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 02/01/2012
» The love-hate relationship between Thailand and its neighbour Cambodia will keep simmering this year _ and pundits are doubtful the border dispute between the two countries will be resolved in a hurry.
Bangkok terror plot: updated
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/01/2012
» Eleven countries have now issued terror alerts for Bangkok as the search continues for a man suspected to be involved in a plot to hit tourist areas.
FM displeased over terror alerts
Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2012
» The Foreign Ministry will summon the American, Canadian and Australian ambassadors to clarify their issuance of travel alerts due to possible terror attacks in Bangkok after the arrest on Thursday of a member of the Hizbollah militant group.
Govt: Situation under control
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2012
» All security agencies are closely watching the international terrorism situation and assure that the situation is under control, Deputy Prime Minister Kowit Wattana said today.
Police chief rejects Atris set-up claim
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2012
» Claims by a Swedish-Lebanese man arrested for possession of restricted materials that he was an ordinary trader set up by Israel's secret service were dismissed by the Bangkok police chief yesterday.
Trust no One
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 22/01/2012
» Some have expressed incredulity that Thailand could possibly be a target for international terrorists. But why should anyone be incredulous? Are we not standing at the gateway of the Golden Triangle, renowned for its drug trade? Have we forgotten a Russian arms dealer named Viktor Bout? Are we not familiar with the presence of international organised crime gangs in cities like Bangkok and Pattaya? Most anyone can come and go, or come and stay with visa runs.
Embattled Nalinee asked to lift the nation's image
News, Published on 25/01/2012
» Prime Minister's Office minister Nalinee Taveesin has been appointed to promote Thailand's national image, despite the cloud hanging over her reputation caused by her ties to the Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.
'No need' to reply to academics
Online Reporters, Published on 02/02/2012
» There is no need to reply to concerns expressed by international academics about Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese majeste law, because the government has no intention to amend it, Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said on Thursday.