Politics News

10-04-2009
UDD Vacating Victory Monument, but Protesters Vow Pattaya Fight to The End[43 views]

BANGKOK, April 10 Thailand's protest-inspired holiday bonus Friday leaves many streets in the Thai capital relatively empty, and a key protest leader told the media that his red-clad anti-government protesters would end their traffic blockade at Victory Monument at 5pm and march back to Government House.
09-04-2009
“Red Shirt” Protesters Block Bangkok’S Main Intersection, Traffic Paralysed[39 views]

BANGKOK, April 9 - In a bid to intensify pressure on the Democrat-led government, the anti-government "Red Shirt" protesters on Thursday blocked key intersections in Thailand's capital, paralysing the traffic in the city.
09-04-2009
Pattaya Police Chief Removed from Pattaya for 30 Days[45 views]

Yesterday (8th April 2009) the chief of Pattaya police Pol. Col. Sarayut Sa-ngounpokai was removed from his position following the debacle in Pattaya when the prime minister's car was attacked by red shirted protesters. The prime minister's driver was injured in the attack.
09-04-2009
Red Shirts Issue 24-Hour Ultimatum to Abhisit, Privy Councillors, to Resign[55 views]

BANGKOK, April 8 - The anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) read out a 24-hour ultimatum to three members of the privy council and Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to quit their posts unconditionally, UDD core leader Jatuporn Prompan said on Wednesday.
08-04-2009
Anti-Govt Protesters Rally at Privy Council President‘s Home[48 views]

BANGKOK, April 8 - Anti-government protesters led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) gathered at the private residence of Privy Council President Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda in Bangkok before noon Wednesday and vowed to stay there until Friday.
08-04-2009
Red-Shirts Begin Anti-Government Protest “To Topple Government”[58 views]

BANGKOK, April 8 - Red Shirt anti-government protesters are gathering at their main protest side at Government House for their planned massive rally intended to topple the Democrat-led government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
08-04-2009
Red-Shirts Surround Pattaya Police Station Demanding Release of Prisoner[53 views]

Late in the evening of 7th April 2009 a large group of red shirt protesters surrounded the Pattaya police station, demanding the release of one of their members who had been arrested for attacking the Prime Minister's car in Pattaya earlier that day.
07-04-2009
Red Shirt Protesters Attack Prime Minister’s car in Central Pattaya[78 views]

In the afternoon of 7th April 2009, a car driving Thailand's Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, was attacked by a group of red-shirted anti-government protesters, whilst waiting at a red traffic light in the middle of Pattaya. The protesters managed to smash the rear window before the car continued on its journey. The Prime ministers driver was injured in the attack.
07-04-2009
UDD Red Shirts Block Entrance to Pattaya Cabinet Venue[54 views]

PATTAYA, April 7 - Red-shirted anti-government demonstrators blocked access to a top hotel in this seaside beach resort where Thailand's weekly Cabinet meeting is being held on Tuesday, launching verbal attacks against the nearly four-month old government.
06-04-2009
Thaksin Urges People’s Revolution in Defence of Democracy[55 views]

As a potential battle looms between government forces on the one hand and the pro-Thaksin red-shirted UDD on the other, with the yellow-shirted PAD thrown in for good measure, April 8, is rapidly looking like a day of reckoning for PM Abhisit Vejjajiva's government. Red Shirt protests are scheduled to protest in Bangkok on April 8, with a threatened invasion of Pattaya at the ASEAN Plus Three Summit from April 10-12.
05-04-2009
Anti-Government Protesters Threaten to Disrupt Asean Summit With ‘Plus‘ Countries in Pattaya[51 views]

BANGKOK, April 5 -- Anti-government protesters Sunday threatened to sabotage this week's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit with the six extra-regional plus countries, the Plus Three and Plus Six nations, if the government blocks the reception of their community radio stations.
05-04-2009
Rivals Prepare Rally Countering Anti-Government Protesters[84 views]

BANGKOK, April 5 -- The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), the yellow-shirted rivals of the anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), will demonstrate to counter a planned UDD rally due this Wednesday if the situation goes out of control, according to PAD coordinator Suriyasai Katasila on Sunday.
04-04-2009
Gen Anupong: Clashes at Thai-Cambodian Border Caused by ‘Misunderstanding‘[60 views]

BANGKOK, April 4 - Thailand?s Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Anupong Paochinda said Saturday that clashes between Thai and Cambodian soldiers at the disputed border on Friday resulted from ?misunderstanding.
01-04-2009
Deputy Pm Asks UDD Protesters to Comply With Court Order[49 views]

BANGKOK, April 1 - Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban asked the anti-government protesters led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) to comply with a court order to stop blocking the entrances to Government House and let Cabinet ministers and other officials access to work in the compound.
29-03-2009
Pm Abhisit Warns Ex-Pm Thaksin to Not Meddle With Privy Councillors[52 views]

BANGKOK, March 29- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday warned Thailand's ousted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, convicted of breaking the law and on the run to escape prosecution, to not bring allegations that the king?s advisors had meddled with politics and accused him with creating unrest in the country for his personal gain.
29-03-2009
Gen. Surayud Denies Ex-Premier Thaksin Allegation of Behind 2006 Coup[54 views]

BANGKOK, March 29 - Privy Councillor and former Prime Minister Gen. Surayud Chulanont rejected all allegations that fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra had made in his Friday telecast, particularly the claim that the privy councillor was behind the coup that toppled him from the post in 2006.
28-03-2009
PM Abhisit Rejects House Dissolution Demanded by Ousted Premier[48 views]

Mr. Abhisit said clearly that the only solution to Thailand's political impasse is through a national reconciliation process in which everybody participates.
27-03-2009
PM Abhisit Puts on Brave Face Despite Red Shirt Protests[58 views]

Following a wave of protest rallies nationwide, culminating in the biggest mass rally to date, which started yesterday and continues cordoning Bangkok's Government House, today, 27 March, 2009, PM Abhisit Vejjajiva remains intransigent and determined to stay in office.
27-03-2009
Red Shirts Vow Prolonged Anti-Government Protest[44 views]

BANGKOK, March 26 - Anti-government protesters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) on Thursday vowed to continue their protest at Government House until Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stepped down.
26-03-2009
PM Abhisit Presents First Bt2,000 Cheque for Programme to Boost Spending[55 views]

BANGKOK, March 26 - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva awarded the first of his government's cheques folr the welfare of the public at large in a ceremony in front of Bangkok's City Hall Thursday morning, marking the beginning of the handout of 2,000 baht cheques to boost grass-roots spending as part of the government's wider stimulus package.