Politics News

21-01-2013
New Blood Replaces Old Guard On Walking Street[2,205 views]

A slate of veteran members of the Walking Street Community Board were defeated in their reelection bid by a party of about a dozen members proclaiming themselves fresh “new blood.” Their goals include increased safety for tourists and more frequent garbage collection.
05-11-2012
Local Red Shirts Get Political Crash Course[1,109 views]

More than 1,000 area supporters of the Red Shirt political party gathered for an all-day educational seminar. They received diplomas certifying they had taken the course on Red Shirt principles and strategies.
18-10-2012
Controversial Political Leaders Battle In Court[941 views]

A libel trial involving a leader of the Red Shirts party began in a Bangkok court. The former fugitive Mr. Arisman Pongruangrong is accused of libeling former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. Mr. Arisman made speeches in 2009 describing Mr. Abhisit as a corrupt leader who ordered soldiers to kill people.
12-10-2012
Supreme Court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Thaksin[1,326 views]

BANGKOK, Oct 11 -- The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on malfeasance charges involving Bt9.9 billion in non-performing loans issued by state-owned Krung Thai Bank (KTB).
19-08-2012
Former PM’s Visit To U.S. Sparks Bangkok Protest[1,536 views]

The recent visit to the United States by Thailand’s former prime minister Taksin Shinnawatra sparked a recent protest at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. About 150 dissenters objected to the U.S. Visa granted to Mr. Taksin that allowed him to travel into the country.
16-08-2012
Yellow Shirts Protest Former PM’s Presence in LA[1,435 views]

A protest by Yellow Shirt Thai expats in Los Angeles forced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to cancel a public speech to Red Shirt supporters on the eve of the Queen’s birthday. Mr. Thaksin has been visiting the U.S. for about a week.
14-07-2012
PM to forward Constitution Court ruling on charter amendment to Council of State[1,181 views]

BANGKOK, July 14 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Saturday that she will forward the ruling of Constitution Court to the Council of State for deliberation on the next steps.
19-06-2012
Khun Itthiphol Wins Election To Be the Lord Mayor of Pattaya Again[1,260 views]

Mr. Itthiphol Khunpleum with his team “Rao Rak Pattaya” thanked all people who supported and voted for him to become the Lord Mayor of Pattaya for the second time.
08-06-2012
Red Shirts waiting to open way for MPs[1,907 views]

BANGKOK, June 8 - The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), the red shirt movement, camped out near Parliament Thursday night, waiting to open the way for members of the upper and lower houses, both senators and MPs, to enter the building for today’s joint session.
02-06-2012
Thai PM Informs BBC Reporter The Political Situation Remains Stable[2,496 views]

Thai Prime Minister Mrs. Yinglak Shinnawatra informed the foreign press that the political situation in the Kingdom remains stable, although there are some current minor disturbances which will soon be solved.
01-06-2012
Protesters block road preventing MPs access to Parliament[1,299 views]

BANGKOK, June 1 - Anti-government groups on Friday rallying outside Parliament to oppose the passage of reconciliation bills to be considered today have blocked a key route preventing lawmakers from entering parliament to start deliberations.
30-05-2012
Suu Kyi pledges to help improve rights of Myanmar workers[901 views]

SAMUT SAKHON, May 30 - Myanmar opposition leader and democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi on Wednesday promised to help resolve unequal rights of Myanmar nationals working in Thailand.
25-05-2012
First batch of political violence victims compensated[1,425 views]

BANGKOK, May 24 - The Thai government on Thursday handed over compensation payments for the first batch of political violence victims, while the opposition warned that payment without fact-finding on the incidents could impede the national reconciliation process.
19-05-2012
Red Shirt supporters join 2nd anniversary of protest at Ratchaprasong[1,839 views]

BANGKOK, May 19 -- Red shirt supporters started gathering at Ratchaprasong intersection to join activities organized by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) -- the red shirt movement -- to mark the second anniversary of the 2010 protest against the previous Abhisit Vejjajiva-led administration.
14-05-2012
Yellow Shirt activist Karun exits vehicle after 24-hour standoff[1,100 views]

BANGKOK, May 14 – After a bizarre 24-hour standoff and towing him in his truck from Buri Ram to Bangkok, the Thai authorities are taking Karun Sai-ngan, former senator and Yellow Shirt activist to Criminal Court this morning to ask permission to detain him, and will file terrorism and other charges against him.
14-05-2012
Yellow Shirt activist Karun refuses to exit his vehicle to hear police charges[916 views]

BANGKOK, May 13 - Former senator and Yellow shirt activist Karun Sai-ngam refused to leave his pickup truck in order to hear police charges, even after it was towed from the northeastern province of Buri Ram to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) headquarters in Bangkok.
09-05-2012
Royal slur-texting convict “Uncle SMS” dies[1,463 views]

BANGKOK, May 8 -- The 61-year-old Thai man better known as “Ah-gong" or "Uncle SMS" for sending text messages deemed insulting to the monarchy and who received a 20-year prison sentence died early today, Corrections Department Director-General Suchart Wonganantachai announced.
28-04-2012
Jailed ‘Red Siam’ leader gets added jail term for lese majeste[1,930 views]

BANGKOK, April 27 – Thailand’s Criminal Court on Friday sentenced 68-year-old Surachai Danwattananusorn to another two years six months after being found guilty on lese majeste charges, bringing his total jail term to 10 years.
27-04-2012
Pattaya Locals 78.12% Satisfied With Mayor’s Work[976 views]

Pattaya Mayor Mr. Ithiphol Khunpleum's performance concerning the admistration of Pattaya for the past 4 years has been successful, the locals are satisfied with his working performance for 78.12%
15-04-2012
Red Shirts flock to greet ex-premier Thaksin in Cambodia[2,048 views]

SI SA KET, April 14 – Several thousand Red Shirts on Saturday crossed a border checkpoint in the northern province of Si Sa Ket to greet ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Thai New Year in Cambodia.