News from Thailand – June 7, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Coupleider: Raise three fingers indoors
• The man from 'Catch me if you can' arrested
• Thaksin: Not a good idea, form a government in exile
Suthep ignores army command; red shirts like to talk
Action Leader Suthep Thaugsuban disregards Army Commander Prayuth Chan-ocha's order to stay at the PDRC site. On Tuesday night, he said the PDRC is sticking to its protest schedule.
Ten thousand anti-government protesters camp in Lumpini park. They are waiting for the final fall of the Thaksin government – excuse me Yingluck. "We're one big family."
News from Thailand – December 26, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• National Reform Council must bring a solution
• Baht drops to lowest level in 4 years
• Kill 16 gaurs in national park as a result of fight?
Bangkok Post: The goal has been achieved: Thaksin did not win
"The most acceptable result has already been achieved: Thaksin's influence has been curbed," writes the Bangkok Post today in its editorial. The newspaper points out that behind the scenes people are working hard on a solution, provided that it does not lose face for anyone.
'We can celebrate, but we're not there yet'
No siege of Bangkok Municipal Police Headquarters and Government House yesterday, but free access. At the behest of the military, says a Pheu Thai source. A member of the Royal Family spoke to the chief commissioner. Tomorrow is the King's birthday.
Reader question: Why are farang against Thaksin?
What strikes me when reading on different sites of foreigners about Thailand is that they are usually against that Thaksin. Why actually?
2500 monks pray at the Royal Plaza for peace and unity
Will the final reckoning take place today with the 'Thaksin regime', as the anti-government groups call the current government? The three groups, who have previously held separate rallies on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, have joined forces and hope to mobilize 1 million people.
Amnesty proposal: Democrats call for civil disobedience
"We are not terrorists, we don't use weapons and we don't set fire to buildings." With a clear reference to the red shirt riots of April and May 2010, Suthep Thaugsuban (Democrats) yesterday called on his party's supporters to demonstrate civil disobedience.
News from Thailand – October 25, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Mahouts and 80 elephants threaten to move to Bangkok
• Murder of Jakkrit still baffles the police
• Red MPs don't listen to Thaksin
Amnesty proposal: Tensions are rising
Will Thailand face a new wave of political conflicts now that ruling party Pheu Thai has not yielded to criticism of the amended amnesty proposal? The party leadership decided yesterday to proceed with the controversial proposal.
'Tring…tring….tring'
Chris de Boer succeeded in eavesdropping on a telephone conversation between former Prime Minister Thaksin and his sister Yingluck, who has been Prime Minister of Thailand for 2 years (she thinks). Read and cry…
News from Thailand – October 12, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• International Court of Justice in The Hague postpones Preah Vihear verdict
• China wants to build Thai high-speed lines
• Quarrel at anti-government group; splinter group continues to demonstrate
Chris de Boer fakes a conversation between former Prime Minister Thaksin and Red Bell heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya, the man who killed a motor police officer with his Ferrari last year. Fantasy or how-it-could-have-been?
News from Thailand – October 3, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Villagers threaten collective suicide if Mae Jaem dam continues
• Top finance official abruptly transferred; punishment of Thaksin?
• Chinese tourists are no longer allowed to pick their noses on the street
News from Thailand – September 23, 2013
Today in News from Thailand:
• Panda bear Lhinping leaves for China on Saturday to mate
• Soldiers help flood victims
• Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who rules the country?
News from Thailand – July 30, 2013
News from Thailand brings today:
• Opposition party warns of wave of political unrest
• Video with death threat to Thaksin is fake
• Banks too conservative with loans to SMEs