Thaksin's return promises 'many surprises', the bridge to Koh Samui : Tim Newton Today - August 10

Thailand News - A prospect hangs over Thailand that a new government MAY have to include some of the old military-backed parties to form a new parliamentary coalition. You'll need to buckle up in taxis from now on, the latest news on the Ashton Asoke condo drama, a man shot himself dead at a shooting range in Rayong yesterday.

Thai exports expected to drop 2% this year, hearings have started for the proposed bridge from the mainland to Koh Samui, a BBC report on the return of one HM The King's sons to Thailand, and Thaksin's return will involve 'many surprises'.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Old coalition parties 'hold all the cards' in formation of new Thai government
2:30 - Passengers will have to buckle up seat belts in Thailand from now on
4:42 - Man kills himself at shooting range in Rayong, south of Pattaya
6:32 - Latest in the Ashton Asoke condo drama
9:45 - A drop in Thai exports this year, up to 2%
11:24 - Hearings have started as the new Samui road bridge becomes a reality