News from Thailand – April 5, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Another WWII bomb discovered, but it didn't explode prematurely
• Don't Miss: Three news items in separate posts
• Woman, who whistled for Prime Minister, slightly injured in shooting
When Prime Minister Yingluck has to leave the field, there will be no neutral interim Prime Minister. Those who hope so can go to hell. Yingluck's duties are performed by one of the deputy prime ministers. Thus 'key Pheu Thai Party figures', writes Bangkok Post.
News from Thailand – April 3, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• How do you prevent hail storms? Bombarding rain clouds with silver iodide
• Extra interliners in Songkran holiday good for 1,2 million travellers
• Lawyers Yingluck want to use another four witnesses for the defence
Tensions are rising, writes the Bangkok Post, now that the Constitutional Court has decided yesterday to consider a petition that in the worst case scenario will lead to the fall of the cabinet. It's all about a transfer and a case of favoritism.
The curtain could fall on the Yingluck government today. The Constitutional Court is considering a petition calling for the transfer of Thawil Pliensri, secretary general of the National Security Council, to be unconstitutional.
Prime Minister Yingluck tries to buy time in rice case
Surprisingly, but it didn't last very long. Prime Minister Yingluck herself went to the National Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday to hand over her defense against the allegation of negligence.
Bangkok Post expects chaotic April month
Bangkok Post expects political pressure to rise to a breaking point next month. Two procedures threaten the position of Prime Minister Yingluck and her cabinet. In the worst case, they have to leave the field and a 'political vacuum' is created.
Yingluck hits back: I'm not being treated fairly
Prime Minister Yingluck believes she is being treated unfairly by the National Anti-Corruption Commission. On her Facebook page, she vehemently lashes out at the committee accusing her of dereliction of duty as chairman of the National Rice Policy Committee.
Opposition party Democrats faces a difficult choice at its annual meeting this weekend: boycott the elections again or run the risk of losing the support of the anti-government movement.
Fifty red shirts yesterday began a blockade of the office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. They also attacked a monk who was trying to end the beating of a man.
News from Thailand – March 17, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Farmers in Phichit complain about the drought; water level Yom fell sharply
• Red shirts happy with new chairman Jatuporn Prompan
• Another grenade attack on the home of action leader Suthep Thaugsuban
Does Prime Minister Yingluck already see the storm coming? Following two cases at the Constitutional Court, she calls on independent institutions to handle cases against the government 'justly and fairly'.
Yingluck insists on a reconciliation talk
Prime Minister Yingluck wants to talk to action leader Suthep Thaugsuban. Army commander Prayuth Chan-ocha has to persuade him to talk behind closed doors and not in public, as Suthep wants. Goal? seek 'popular support' [?] and not to resolve political differences or end the current deadlock.
Army commander threatens coup or not?
Army commander Prayuth Chan-ocha hints at the possibility of a "special method" to solve the political crisis. But what does he mean? Joost should know.
News from Thailand – February 28, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Red shirts build concrete wall in front of corruption committee office
• Salty seawater threatens drinking water in Bangkok; water shortage elsewhere
• TV debate Prime Minister Yingluck and action leader Suthep unlikely
News from Thailand (incl. Bangkok Shutdown) – February 25, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Prime Minister Yingluck harassed during visit to OTOP center
• Red shirt leader gives 'disgusting' speech
• Krabi: Six tourists injured in speedboat collision
Today in News from Thailand:
• Electoral Council goes to Constitutional Court; formation of parliament delayed
• 'Stop building dams in the Mekong'
• Protesters now aim arrows at Shinawatra business empire