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Thai govt check report that Cambodia closed waters

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:15:24

Thai government on Monday assigns authorities concerned to check Pheu Thai Party chairman Chavalit Yongchaiyudh's claim that Cambodia closed territorial waters for Thai fishing boats.

WEB OF INTRIGUE

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:15:15

Prosecution reveals how the Shinawatras hid and multiplied their assets while in power

Desperate Thaksin may go for broke

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:12:26

With his assets seizure trial nearing its end, Thaksin Shinawatra may find himself a drowning man clutching desperately at every last straw.

Pheu Thai queries govt on flight plan

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:06:47

The opposition Pheu Thai Party yesterday questioned the government over its source for the flight plan of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra if it was not obtained from the Thai employee being held in Cambodia on charges of spying.

Red-shirt leader opposes rally before HM's birthday

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:32:34

A local red-shirt leader here yesterday came out against holding an anti-government rally before His Majesty the King's birthday, but left the final decision to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

PM vows to visit Chiang Mai despite threats

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:15:02

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday said he would go to Chiang Mai even though the red shirts had threatened to take his life if he sets foot in their stronghold.

Heavy security in North keeps protesters from PM

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:19

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's official tour of Phitsanulok, Sukhothai and Phichit yesterday went smoothly with no violence or disruption, thanks to heavy security that prevented anti-government protesters from getting close to him.

Concern mounts over PM's Chiang Mai visit

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:19

Police working overtime following threat on Abhisit's life should he set foot in red shirts' stronghold next weekend

Fierce political battles brewing

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:09:26

Ex-intelligence chief warns of violence as Thaksin and his allies might unleash all their might to topple govt

Wisaradee acknowledges charges

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:48:11

Pheu Thai MP Wisaradee Techatheerawat yesterday met with police and prosecutors to acknowledge her indictment for contempt of the Constitution Court.

Govt to mull ISA for red shirts rally

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:47:51

The government will likely invoke the Internal Security Act to deal with the upcoming rally by the red shirts beginning next week, the prime minister and the deputy premier said yesterday.

Siwarak to apply for bail next week

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:24:40

Siwarak Chotipong, the Thai national being held in Cambodia for allegedly trying to obtain ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's flight plan, will seek bail next week.

FINAL COUNTDOWN

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:11:15

Say you are put in charge of a state livestock project that provides great facilities for all cow-owners. You get the job on one major condition: you cannot raise your own cow, let alone use it to reap any benefits from the project.

Sondhi claims he was the target

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:45:10

Yellow shirt leader Sondhi Limthongkul said Friday that a bomb attack at a yellow shirted protest on November 15 was clearly an attempt to murder him.

PM to visit Chiang Mai despite threat on his life

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:50:03

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Friday he is already informed that hosts of community radio programmes in Chiang Mai have made threats on his life.

Police report recommends trial against Wisarati for contempt

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:49:11

Pheu Thai MP Wisarati Techatheerawat on Friday met with police and prosecutors to acknowledge her indictment for contempt of the Constitution Court.

ISA may be invoked

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:51:20

The government is carefully assessing the situation and will likely invoke the internal security law to deal with the upcoming rally by the red shirts, scheduled to start on November 28, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban said on Friday.

Thaksin must resign to end all problems : Suthep

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:31:55

The only way convicted ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can help solve the Thai-Cambodia row is that he resigns from being an economic adviser for Cambodia.

Thailand and Cambodia are not enemies : Panitan

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:07:03

Thailand should re-establish diplomatic ties with Cambodia for the country's interest, it was agreed at yesterday's seminar on bilateral ties.

Romance is in the air

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:11:41

Peerapat Wimolrungkarat, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's personal photographer, tells The Nation's Jintana Panyaarvudh how he managed to capture a very rare and intimate moment between the first couple.