Politics News

29-05-2010
PM to consider lifting curfew[712 views]

BANGKOK, May 28 (TNA) - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he is awaiting assessments of the situation in the capital and the provinces from concerned agencies before deciding whether or not to lift the curfew.
29-05-2010
Four Thai government agencies to meet on bringing Thaksin back to face charges[824 views]

BANGKOK, May 28 (TNA) -- Four Thai government agencies are scheduled to meet Tuesday to map measures to return fugitive, ousted ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra to face terrorism charges in Thailand, a senior official said Friday.
28-05-2010
Unrepentant Foreign Red Shirts Shout Claims of Grave Injustice[4,969 views]

A Briton and an Irish-Australian that have been held in remand at a Bangkok prison briefly fronted the Thai court yesterday where their detention was extended by a further week whilst investigations into their roles in the Bangkok riots are continuing.
25-05-2010
Aussie & Brit Red Shirts Jailed in Bangkok Crackdown[5,275 views]

An Irish-Australian man being held captive in a Thai prison has claimed, in an interview with the Australian media organisation the ABC, that he was merely a peace broker between the Thai military and anti-government protesters and that he was being detained on only minor charges. In addition a British man has been detained on terrorism related charges, accused of inciting a group of Red Shirt protesters in last Wednesday nights destructive end to the 2-month long occupation of Bangkok.
25-05-2010
Thailand Faces 7 More Nights of Curfew Amidst Uncertainty[10,403 views]

Thailand’s Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) proposed, at Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, for an extension of the current curfew in Bangkok and 23 other provinces for a further week. The proposal was made as efforts continue to restore order and a sense of ‘normalcy’ to the nation following over two months of political protests including unprecedented violence and destruction in the capital.
23-05-2010
Foreign Envoys Briefed As Bangkok Remains Desolate[1,472 views]

Envoys from over 60 countries were yesterday briefed by Thailand’s Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) on the legitimacy of the government led military crackdown on the Red-Shirts staging ground in the capital. Whilst foreign government officials were evident in abundance during the meeting, a walkout onto the streets of Bangkok revealed a decidedly different picture as the Thai capital still suffers from the effects of Wednesday’s riots and the 9-weeks long anti-government protests.
22-05-2010
Red Factions Forming Despite Relative Return to Normalcy[2,445 views]

Various anti-government factions appear to be forming in the aftermath of the recent violent crackdown on Red Shirt supporters despite a relative normalcy being restored in the Thai capital. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has revealed his governments continued effort to map out a plan for national reconciliation, urging the Thai population to “help each other rebuild the (our) nation for the happiness of all."
21-05-2010
Bangkok Cleanup Begins: Reds Bussed Out Amidst Ruin[1,845 views]

After Wednesday’s 24-hours of violence and destruction, Bangkok residents and security personnel had time to inspect the aftermath on Thursday. Although the Center for the Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) declared that the army has successfully dispersed all protesters, curfews and restricted areas are still being kept in place throughout the city and some 27 provinces nationwide as a precautionary measure.
21-05-2010
Three More Key Red Shirt Leaders Surrender to Police[1,891 views]

Veera Musikapong, UDD chairman, Dr Weng Tojirakarn and Korkaew Pikulthong surrendered to police at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on charges of violating the Emergency Decree but denied terrorism charges.
20-05-2010
Pattaya Feels the Effects of Government Restrictions[4,512 views]

Pattaya’s Officials joined in a large press conference in order to make their announcements of the situation and the success of last nights’ curfew which has been extended for another three nights.
20-05-2010
Pattaya Red Shirts Gather at Radio Station to Discuss Next Move[2,850 views]

Red shirts asked to convene outside the Laem Chabang Peoples Radio station after the dispersion of the rally where many supporters of the red shirts were killed and injured.
19-05-2010
Troops Bust Red Barricades as Violent Crackdown Continues[2,190 views]

Thai army soldiers and armoured vehicles successfully broke through the bamboo/tire barricades that surround the main anti-government Red Short encampment on Wednesday. This most recent advancement is seen by some as the final move by the Thai government to force protesters into disbanding from Bangkok’s CBD.
18-05-2010
Violence Spreads in Bangkok as Gov’t Unwilling to Negotiate[3,086 views]

Following renewed calls by anti-government Red Shirt leaders for a return to negotiations, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban has branded the plea as “nonsense.” The Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) explained that there would be no resumption in negotiations until the Red Shirts disband from their rallies in the heart of the Thai capitals Central Business District (CBD).
17-05-2010
Revenge Attacks Feared as ‘Seh Daeng’ Pronounced Dead[3,602 views]

Suspended Thai army Major General Khattiya Sawasdiphol has been pronounced dead at 9:20am on Monday by Vajira Hospital administration staff. The former general was shot by a suspected sniper on Thursday evening as he was conducting an interview with international journalists over the current Red Shirt crisis. Commonly known as ‘Seh Daeng,’ Khattiya was an unofficial leader of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) and a greatly respect figurehead of the current Red Shirt movement and the poor rural community in Thailand’s North and North-Eastern provinces.
16-05-2010
Battle for Bangkok Rages On as Death Toll Steadily Rises[2,932 views]

Entering into the 3rd day of the government’s military led crackdown on Red Shirts protests the death toll has now risen to 22 with approximately 170 severely injured in the clashes. Various sections of the nations capital have now officially be declared ‘live firing zones’ whilst the Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) is considering ordering a curfew for residents of the affected areas, allegedly so that the military are able to isolate ‘terrorists’ from the innocent civilians.
15-05-2010
Bangkok Protests Ignite 16 Dead & Over 160 Injured[2,540 views]

Sixteen persons were killed and at least 160 were wounded in scores of clashes between troops and anti-government Red Shirt protesters in the government's security operation to seal off Bangkok’s prime commercial area to pressure the end of six weeks of protest there, according to the Erawan Emergency Centre.
14-05-2010
Nationwide Emergency Declared Amidst Bangkok Shootings[3,161 views]

Thailand’s governmental agency, the Center for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation (CRES) has enacted the Emergency act in a further 5 provinces across the nation on Thursday bring the total to 15. Whilst in Bangkok several further attacks by unknown gunmen have killed at least 2 people and injured several as peace negotiations once again broke down between the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) and the Abhisit led government.
14-05-2010
Red Shirt military chief shot as Thai army moves in[1,748 views]

Thousands of anti-government protesters occupying the centre of Bangkok have vowed to fight to the death after a renegade general who led the movement’s paramilitary wing was shot in the head, apparently by an army sniper.
13-05-2010
Nov 14 election plan scrapped as Red Shirts prolong rally; reconciliation plan is ‘on’: Korbsak[1,032 views]

BANGKOK, May 12 (TNA) - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has scrapped his plan for a fresh general election on Nov 14 after the anti-government 'Red Shirt' United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) balked at ending their protest, and refused to budge, but the government's five- point road map for national reconciliation will still be implemented, according to Secretary-General to the Prime Minister Korbsak Sabhavasu.
13-05-2010
Security Levels Raised to Protect Pattaya City Hall[1,789 views]

Pattaya City Hall tightens security in a bid to avoid a confrontation of the two different groups of protesters by having more security guards and 24 hours police team service.