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EC stands firm on poll date meeting
Published on 14/01/2014
» Election Commissioner Somchai Srisuthiyakorn has refused Caretaker Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan’s plea to attend a government-led meeting on the proposed deferment of the 2 Feb general election on Wednesday.
PDRC promise not to block air traffic
Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» The People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) has no intention of disrupting air traffic control or the operation of the stock market, anti-government protest spokesman Akanat Promphan said on Tuesday.
Motorbike taxis pledge not to hike fares during protests
News, Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» A total of 4,165 motorcycle taxi representatives across Bangkok on Tuesday signed an agreement with police promising not to exploit ongoing anti-government protests as an opportunity to overcharge passengers.
Protests force PTT HQ to close
Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc on Tuesday announced that it has temporarily closed its head office in Bangkok due to ongoing anti-government protests, but has pledged to continue normal business operations.
Suthep rushes to appease Luang Pu after rally stage 'snub'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/01/2014
» When Luang Pu Buddha Issara prays, his followers listen. When he complains, Suthep Thaugsuban leaps into action.
Monks told not to camp on historic site
Sunthon Pongpao, Published on 14/01/2014
» AYUTTHAYA ― Authorities on Tuesday asked two monks camping out on an ancient stupa more than 400 years old to get off the holy structure, citing improper use of the historic site.
Army happy with no shutdown violence
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 14/01/2014
» The top brass are satisfied with the protest situation and lack of violence since the Bangkok Shutdown campaign was launched by anti-government protesters, the army secretary said on Tuesday.
Yingluck will not quit, EC urged to join election discussion
Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» Yingluck Shinawatra insisted Tuesday she will remain on as caretaker prime minister and will take part in Wednesday's meeting with various sides to discuss the Election Commission's proposal to postpone the Feb 2 general election.
BMA seeks B5.6m restitution from EC
Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has sent a letter to the Election Command (EC) demanding 5.6 million baht compensation for the damage to the Thai-Japanese sports complex at Din Daeng caused by the clashes between police and anti-election protesters on Dec 23.
State offices shutdown in South
Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» Provincial halls and other state offices in nine southern provinces have been shut down by anti-government protesters since the first day of Bangkok shutdown on Monday, reports said.