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Aerothai, SET next in firing line for protest group
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/01/2014
» A protest group is threatening to seize the Stock Exchange (SET) and the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co (Aerothai) if the caretaker prime minister refuses to resign by tomorrow.
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.
Emergency decree not needed yet, says Capo
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» The emergency decree is still not needed to help the government cope with the protests as they remain peaceful, according to Surapong Tovichakchaikul, caretaker deputy prime minister and foreign minister.
Suthep, EC reject invite to talks on poll postponement
News, Published on 14/01/2014
» The anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) and the Election Commission (EC) have rejected the premier's overture to discuss a possible postponement of the Feb 2 election.
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.
Button's father dead at 70
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» The father of Formula One driver Jenson Button, who helped launch his son on the path to becoming a world champion, has died aged 70, it was announced Monday.
Nasri says he will be out for 'eight weeks'
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri expects to be out of action for "around eight weeks" following a knee injury suffered against Newcastle, he said on Monday.
'Party over' in C. Africa as troops return to barracks
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» The new interim president of the violence-wracked Central African Republic told marauding fighters Monday that "the party is over" after weeks of deadly sectarian violence, as deserting troops and police returned to duty.
Pele given honorary Ballon d'Or
AFP, Published on 14/01/2014
» Brazilian great Pele was finally awarded a Ballon d'Or in Zurich on Monday, despite retiring in 1977, co-organisers France Football announced.