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Bangkok: Under curfew
Bangkok Post, Published on 04/06/2014
» The military's National Council for Peace and Order has invoked a nationwide curfew since the coup d'état on May 22. The original order prohibited people from leaving home from 10pm to 5am. The period was later shortened on May 28 to between midnight and 4am. Specific groups, such as private-sector employees and state officials working night shifts are exempted. Despite the curfew, life goes on in the City of Angels. (Video by Jetjaras Na Ranong and Chumporn Sangvilert)
PDRC makes unity push after attacks stepped up
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/01/2014
» Yesterday's brazen attacks on anti-government protesters demonstrate the urgent need for greater collaboration between the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and its allies, an insider says.
Chalerm can't order Suthep to be arrested
News, Patsara Jikkham, Published on 18/01/2014
» Caretaker Labour Minister Chalerm Yubamrung yesterday admitted he is not authorised to order police to hunt down anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban.
Traffic halved on city streets as drivers leave cars at home
News, Published on 14/01/2014
» The number of cars on Bangkok's roads was slashed by about half yesterday as commuters shunned private vehicles on the first day of the city "shutdown".
Pressure weighs on Yingluck
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 14/01/2014
» Even though caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is showing no signs of dismay in the face of the Bangkok "shutdown" campaign, her fresh attempt to engage all major players in talks to discuss the postponement of the Feb 2 general election suggests the government does not want to play the bully.
Traffic snarls hit hardy few
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» Anti-government protesters' city "shutdown" campaign has affected many residents, mainly due to traffic disruptions. But for many restaurants, convenience stores and shopping malls, the demonstration has proved a boon.
Officials plan against shutdown
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2014
» Several ministers have prepared contingency plans for their work to counter the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC)'s city shutdown attempt.