Top meeting Prime Minister Prayut with police and army because of fear of political unrest
Yesterday, the National Security Council led by Prime Minister Prayut met for summit talks with the military and security services. Prayut fears that the number of demonstrations and unrest will increase if the current army top is replaced next month.
The results of the elections on March 24 keep people busy. Prime Minister Prayut said yesterday that troublemakers spreading fake news about the election on social media are undermining religion and the monarchy. He warned Thai not to take everything they read for truth.
Abhisit: If…., then I will retire from politics
He has no hidden agenda and he doesn't want to profit from it. To prove it, party leader Abhisit will not seek re-election if his reform proposals are adopted.
And again action leader Suthep Thaugsuban has announced a 'final battle', this time on May 14. It is speculated that the protest movement plans to return to Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Reforms: that is the keyword to break the current political deadlock. Opposition leader Abhisit wants to talk to key figures and groups to convince them of this. His offer has provoked mixed reactions.
Group of 7 trying to get ruffs at the table
Seven public-law bodies will try to get the government and the protest movement to the table. On Monday they will present a negotiating framework in the office of the National Ombudsman. The red shirt camp and the protest movement do not respond enthusiastically.
There is always talk
For more than four months, demonstrations have been held in Thailand against the Yingluck government. Highlight was Bangkok Shutdown with blockades of major intersections. How to get out of the current impasse? We need to talk, says Chris de Boer.
News from Thailand – June 23, 2012
Uefa refuses to grant permission for the rebroadcast of European football matches via True Visions and other channels. She rejected a request from GMM Grammy to do so. As a result of the refusal, only football enthusiasts who own a Grammy set-top box or an antenna will be able to watch the remaining matches
Again demonstrations and unrest in Bangkok
Thai parliament speaker Somsak Kiatsuranont has suspended debate on the reconciliation process 'until further notice' after PAD supporters (yellow shirts) and a group of multi-colored shirts blocked access to parliament. It has been restless in the Thai capital for three days.
News from Thailand – March 10, 2012
International Muay Thai boxer Buakaw Por Pramuk has been missing since Monday. Two scheduled fights in France and England have been cancelled.