webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Tens of Thousands Demand Tunisia Govt. Resignation - ReportMOSCOW, August 7 (RIA Novosti) - Tens of thousands of people have flooded the streets of Tunisia’s capital Tunis to demand the government's resignation, media reported. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/659029-tens-of-thousands-demand-tunisia-govt-resignation-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 AMNESTY BILLPerpetrators of abuses during 2010 violence must be held accountable: UNThe NationBANGKOK: -- The United Nations human rights office today voiced concern at an amnesty bill being discussed this week in Thailand's Parliament that, if adopted, could pardon people involved in serious rights violations during the political violence that occurred in April and May 2010. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/659031-perpetrators-of-abuses-during-2010-violence-must-be-held-accountable-un/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Black taxis scoff at Phuket Airport organized crime centerPhuket GazettePHUKET: -- A taxi company using illegal “black taxis” to serve Phuket International Airport said it will continue to do so despite the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) opening its Organized Crime Center for Tourism there on Friday . Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/659033-black-taxis-scoff-at-phuket-airport-organized-crime-center/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @panuw: RT @karmanomad: Former #Thailand PMs Chuan n Abhisit outside parliament, new political standoff http://t.co/SKCK7ZWs05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @tulip_oum: 11.30AM Trang airport remain closed, all flights reroute to Krabi & Nakornsrithammarat airport, call (075)572151-2 for info.-@fm91trafficpro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @inchannel90: Meanwhile at Suan Lumpini, @BenJedbadin reports that PEFOT leaders decide to stay put; continue to assess situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 UPDATE:Thousands of protesters mass outside Thai parliamentBANGKOK, August 7, 2013 (AFP) - Around 2,000 Thai opposition supporters converged near parliament Wednesday, according to an AFP reporter at the scene, to protest against a controversial amnesty bill for political violence in the divided nation. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658993-thai-amnesty-bill-fears-of-major-clash-if-rivals-face-off-at-house/page-2#entry6692503 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @tulip_oum: 11.50AM Sutep & Abhisit tell the crowd to disperse, after police allow only MPs to pass Ratchawithi blockage.- @7_preysor #Amnesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @biz_thenation: As police insisted only politicians could pass through, Democrat's Suthep told protesters to go home for now. Via Thairath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 UPDATE:March towards Parliament startsThe NationFormer prime minister Chuan Leekpai stood side by side with Democrat Party leader Abhisit VejjajiaBANGKOK: -- Democrat Party's heavyweights on Wednesday are walking from Uruphong Intersection towards Parliament, accompanied by thousands of followers. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658993-thai-amnesty-bill-fears-of-major-clash-if-rivals-face-off-at-house/page-2#entry6692563 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @coconutsbangkok: @Abhisit_DP tells protesters to go home as they can't get in Parliament http://t.co/icrwMpjGSb [via @tanatpong_nna] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @inchannel90: Democrat Party Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva heads to Parliament on foot http://t.co/4jFrfMWVRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @coconutsbangkok: 12:02 Ex-PM Chuan Leekpai and @democratTH MPs entering Parliament http://t.co/9jMeoiGAuo [via @Pacharapapon] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @inchannel90: Abhisit is still smiling as he walks to Parliament http://t.co/C2uwJisSoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 PM arrives at Parliament; police allow only MPs to enter areas under ISA enforcement; Democrat Party asks members of public to disperse /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @breakingnews: Nairobi's airport is closed and passengers evacuated after fire ravages international arrivals area - @BBCNews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 UPDATE:Democrat-led protest ends for now : SuthepThe Nation Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai stood side by side with Democrat Party leader Abhisit VejjajiaBANGKOK: -- The Democrat-led protest heading to the Parliament on Wednesday ended after police enforced Internal Security Act, prohibiting protesters from accompanying Democrat MPs to the Parliament. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/658993-thai-amnesty-bill-fears-of-major-clash-if-rivals-face-off-at-house/page-2#entry6692673 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @richardbarrow: Democrat supporters refusing to disperse. Police trying to calm them (Pic @Pacharapapon) http://t.co/XYO6HRRFnG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Tourist Assistance Centre opens office in Phuket TownTanyaluk SakootSanti Pawai: Tourism Ministry has been asked to approve a new building for the TAC.PHUKET: -- The Tourist Assistance Centre (TAC) has opened a second, temporary, office to help tourists, at Surakul Stadium on the edge of Phuket Town. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/659053-tourist-assistance-centre-opens-office-in-phuket-town/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @inchannel90: Image of the woman who tried to break pass police line and was arrested near Dusit Zoo http://t.co/nMVsRNI2jq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT@Tulip_Oum: Photo from facebook of T-news journalist, Kwanchai Praipana wear police uniform. -@jeerapong_nna pic.twitter.com/CpJSuIxBaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT@Tulip_Oum:in case you forget... Kwanchai Praipana, seeing wear police uniform walking around in ISA off-limit zone, is one of Red-shirt core leaders.RT@tulsathit: Rant: Why is there such big fuss over whether to broadcast parliament debate on bills that spawn lots of govt-condemned rumours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT@RichardBarrow: Thai police spotted gambling (playing HiLo for money) while waiting for protesters to arrive (Pic @ThanawatLive) pic.twitter.com/jy1k65NdWc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT@tulsathit: 448 out of 500 MPs have signed in for amnesty debate. Not sure if the rest are planning to watch Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Malaysia collars suspected Iranian passport forgerKUALA LUMPUR, August 7, 2013 (AFP) - Malaysian police said Wednesday they had arrested an Iranian described as an expert forger who allegedly supplied counterfeit passports to terrorists and human smugglers, including suspects in a failed bomb plot in Thailand. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/659103-malaysia-collars-suspected-iranian-passport-forger/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 THAI offers airfares to celebrate Queen's birthdayThe NationBANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International is offering special fares to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday and Mother's Day on domestic flights operated by THAI and THAI Smile. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/659104-thai-offers-airfares-to-celebrate-queens-birthday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 POLITICSBangkok police chief vows his men will not upset Crown PrinceThe NationBANGKOK: -- His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has expressed concern about the potential looming clash between police and antigovernment protesters and suggested that the conflicts be put to rest through talks, Metropolitan Police Chief Pol Lt Gen Camronwit Toopgrajank said Wednesday.The Crown Prince on Tuesday summoned National Police Chief Pol General Adul Saengsingkaew, Camronwit and his deputy Pol Maj General Chanthawit Rammasut to an audience with him to inform him of the current political situation, Camronwit said, adding that the Prince has recommended guidelines for police on duty at the scene."I insist that all police officers will not upset HRH the Crown Prince. If there is violence, it definitely will not be caused by police. Everything will end in negotiation,'' Camronwit said. -- The Nation 2013-08-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 APPOINTMENTKittiratt endorses Ampon as new BOT chairmanSARUN KIJVASINTHE NATION Ampon KittiamponBANGKOK: -- Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong endorsed Ampon Kittiampon's nomination as Bank of Thailand's chairman, saying that Ampon is qualified in terms of age and knowledge. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/659107-kittiratt-endorses-ampon-as-new-bot-chairman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Obama 'schizophrenic' on al Qaeda - US CongressmanWASHINGTON: -- President Barack Obama's statements on al-Qaida's abilities have become "schizophrenic," making it more difficult for him to build support in Congress to deal with the threat the terrorist organization still poses, Rep. Peter King claimed Tuesday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/659109-obama-schizophrenic-on-al-qaeda-us-congressman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 RT @cnni: North Korea will allow South Korean companies to return to work at Kaesong complex after halting activities in April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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