Preah Vihear will have its own museum, but in Cambodia
Not a word about the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. Of course not: the Preah Vihear Eco-Global museum is an archaeological museum. But the conflict did contribute to the collection.
News from Thailand – November 7, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Eight countries (not the Netherlands) warn travelers about demonstrations
• NSC: Protest against amnesty loses momentum
• Opposition party ultimatum: Withdraw amnesty proposal before Monday
News from Thailand – November 6, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• School, 10 km from the border with Cambodia, requires more bunkers
• Universities revolt against amnesty proposal
• Bangkok vulnerable to flooding when sea levels rise
News from Thailand – November 2, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Police overlook murdered Jakkrit's mobile phone in glove compartment
• Amnesty proposal: The last blow against Thaksin – or not?
• Border residents at Preah Vihear are being prepared for combat
News from Thailand – November 1, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Comment: Dissatisfaction about government abuse of power is increasing
• Bangkok towing scheme extended to 100 roads
• Bangkok-South rail traffic halted after fake bomb found
News from Thailand – October 30, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Prosecution of Abhisit and Suthep for murder is 'ridiculous'
• Abhisit: Government crouches for Cambodia in Preah Vihear case
• 'Baby elephant was not abused; it was playing'
News from Thailand – October 29, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• From 2014, airline passengers can check in at Makassan station
• Surapong smiles like a farmer with a toothache
• 1.500 riot police sent to rubber protest
It promises to be a hot November
Anti-government groups and the red shirt movement will take to the streets next month to protest the amended amnesty proposal. The anti-government groups have a second rally in store when the International Court of Justice in The Hague decides in favor of Cambodia in the Preah Vihear case.
News from Thailand – October 26, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Work on the Sila Art-Chiang Mai railway will take a month longer
• Guru: Mae Nak is the scariest ghost
• Amnesty proposal: Red MPs back down
News from Thailand – October 24, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Loudspeakers as a peacemaker at the border with Cambodia
• Borrowers' payment discipline is decreasing
• Wife has adulterous husband killed
News from Thailand – October 21, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Opponents Kaeng Sua Ten dam afraid of confrontations
• Angry wife caused fire Klong Toey
• Smoldering chemicals at SuperCheap Phuket stink
News from Thailand – October 18, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Strong water flow hampers rescue work crashed plane in Laos
• Hired killer (70 murders) arrested
• Thailand scores high on the slavery list with 500.000 'modern' slaves
News from Thailand – October 17, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• 4,6 square km at Preah Vihear: Will it be Thailand or Cambodia?
• Five Thais among 49 dead in crash in Laos
• Justice wants to build 42 new prisons
Reader question: Can we go to Preah Vihear temple from Thailand?
Is it now possible to drive from Thailand to Preah Vihear and what rules apply in terms of entry, visa, etc.?
News from Thailand – September 25, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Proposal: Make Preah Vihear a mini-state à la Andorra
• Red Bull heir still on the run
• Opinion: Minister Plodprasop cannot be trusted
News from Thailand – April 29, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Curtain falls for outdoor cinemas; analog films are disappearing
• Poll: Preah Vihear case keeps people busy
• White elephant still not found in national park
News from Thailand – April 27, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Red shirts hunt Constitutional Court judges
• Asbestos ban is still not forthcoming
• Peace talks: Indonesia still knows nothing