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The campaign gets silly / serious
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2011
» The general election campaign was in full swing yesterday, showing both the silly and serious side of Thai politics.
“Red-shirt villages” gaining popularity
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/06/2011
» To their supporters, red-shirt villages are symbols of justice and a single standard for all. For critics they are undemocratic and illegal.
Reds present mixed demands
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/07/2011
» UDD leader Tida Tawornseth wants Phue Thai to press for justice for slain red-shirts. Shinawat Haboonpad wants reds in the cabinet and someone other than Ms Tida as the UDD head.
B2bn fund passed for political victims
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2012
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved the two billion baht budget for compensation to all victims of political violence, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said.
Cambodia's King Sihanouk dies in Beijing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2012
» First becoming king in 1941 at age 18 & guiding Cambodia through much of the 20th century, King Sihanouk has passed away at age 89.
Obama wins second term
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/11/2012
» My goal today is to help you follow the election coverage in English as much as possible. I'll be updating this throughout election day, focusing mainly on the results of the election, but also on the language used to report the results.
Obama visits Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/11/2012
» Lasting only a few hours, US president Obama's short trip to Burma was the first for a US president & rich in meaning for the Burmese.
Projection: 23m tourist arrivals in 2013
Online Reporters, Published on 10/12/2012
» Thailand's tourism industry is likely to grow by more than 10% next year and about 23 million foreigners are expected to visit the country in 2013, Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) president Sisdivachr Cheewarattanporn said on Monday.
Thaksin needs to make the sacrifice
Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 07/11/2013
» Why should Thaksin Shinawatra make the sacrifice? It is because the amnesty that would whitewash his corruption convictions could very well lead to social upheaval. It could possibly lead to chaos and bloodshed. This is a road Thailand can ill afford to go down.
Chalerm warns protesters of possible more attacks
Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2014
» Caretaker Labour Minister Chalerm Yubamrung warned anti-government protesters on Wednesday of being further targeted by their rivals as police search for clues in a shocking attack on the expressway on Tuesday.