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Out with the old
Bangkok Post, Published on 23/05/2014
» On May 23, armed military officers are the only individuals at protest sites of both the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) after the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC) told all protesters to go home. Meanwhile, 155 key figures involved with the current political conflict have been summoned by Gen Prayuth Chan-Ocha, the junta leader and head of the NPOMC. Elsewhere, a small group made up mostly of university students took to the streets to protest against the coup. (Video by Jetjaras na Ranong, Chumporn Sangvilert and Nattawat Watanasuwan)
Reform, lawmaking bodies in pipeline
Online Reporters, Published on 23/05/2014
» A reform council and a national assembly will be set up to fill the void and work on national reform before a new election can be held, diplomats in Thailand were told on Friday.
Prayuth sends letter to King
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 23/05/2014
» Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has already informed His Majesty the King about the seizure of the ruling power, the coup leader told a meeting on Friday.
Group of 7 bids to end stalemate
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2014
» Seven independent public agencies are attempting to break the political stalemate and broker talks between the caretaker government and the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).
US, activists call for peaceful end to crisis
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 15/01/2014
» The United States has urged all sides in the political conflict in Thailand to refrain from violence, exercise restraint and respect the rule of law.
Public 'connecting with politics again'
News, Lamphai Intathep, Published on 17/01/2014
» Recent protests reflect a better understanding of citizen rights and duties, according to a prominent academic.
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.
Watchdog slams protest violence
News, Published on 20/01/2014
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the violent incidents which have occurred during anti-government protests.
Shutdown over, path clear for talks
News, Published on 02/03/2014
» Talks for ending the current political conflict stand a better chance of success following the decision by the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) to end its Bangkok shutdown campaign, claims election commissioner Somchai Srisuthiyakorn.
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.