webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 POLITICSSocial-media users urged not to stoke tensionsAsina PornwasinThe NationBANGKOK: -- When the two opposing groups in the political unrest appeared to be heading for more violent clashes last night, some social-media users urged everyone to be calm and not to use or express violence. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685900-social-media-users-urged-not-to-stoke-tensions-bangkok-clashes/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 14 days free trial: Thaivisa SMS News Alerts Info: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685660-breaking-news-sms-alerts-from-thaivisa-the-nation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: Today is Wan Phra (วันพระ) or Buddha Day. People go to temple to make merit & listen to a sermon http://t.co/yZvIQSN7ry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 PAGE ONE COMMENTOpposing sides can, and must, take steps to rein in this crisisBANGKOK: -- Both sides of the ongoing political conflict are allowing Thailand to slide further into destructive turmoil, without any obvious attempt to avoid it. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685901-opposing-sides-can-and-must-take-steps-to-rein-in-this-crisis-thai-comment/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 POLITICSDescent into chaosThe NationBANGKOK: -- POLICE fought anti-government protesters with tear gas and chemically treated water yesterday, as thousands of demonstrators attempted to force their way into key government offices. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685902-bangkok-descent-into-chaos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 UPDATE:Army chief hosts Suthep-Yingluck meeting SundayThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Anti-government rally leader Suthep Thaugsuban yesterday met Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for the first time at the mediation of Army Commander in Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685854-thai-protest-leader-meets-pm-refuses-to-back-down/page-6#entry7109015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTSAcademics condemn demand to air speechThe NationAll six free television channels except NBT yesterday televised the statement by Suthep Thaugsuban, secretary-general of the PeopleSay protesters' pressure on TV stations was undemocraticBANGKOK: -- Media academics yesterday slammed as undemocratic the demand by anti-government protesters for television stations to broadcast their announcement. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685903-anti-govt-protests-thai-academics-condemn-demand-to-air-speech/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 REGIONAL PERSPECTIVESo far - winners and losers in Thai unrestKavi ChongkittavornBANGKOK: -- The biggest winner of the month-long civil disobedience movement is the awakening of young Thais, who are twentyish equipped with smart phones and dozens of apps. They are no longer shy away from the so-called irritant social elements they used to churn off. In other word, they are no longer detach from the everyday reality. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685906-so-far-winners-and-losers-in-thai-unrest/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 EDITORIALRice scheme must be depoliticised and tackled head-onThe NationBANGKOK: -- The street protests obscure an issue that may be more significant: what is rice pledging doing to farmers and the country's long-term finances? Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685913-rice-scheme-must-be-depoliticised-and-tackled-head-on-thai-editorial/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Troops called in to rescue students at 'Ram'The NationThousands of students stranded at university after gunmen fire on campusBANGKOK: -- Several thousand students stranded in Ramkhamhaeng University (RU) after it came under attack by unknown gunmen yesterday were escorted off the campus in Bang Kapi district by troops a few hours later. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685916-troops-called-in-to-rescue-students-at-bangkoks-ramkhamhaeng-uni/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Drama at Ramkhamhaeng University, as it happenedThe Nation\ Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685916-troops-called-in-to-rescue-students-at-bangkoks-ramkhamhaeng-uni/#entry7109066 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hospitals say 3 killed, 58 injuredPongphon SarnsamakThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Three people were killed in yesterday's unrest and at least 58 injured, according to an official report by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Erawan Health Emergency Centre late yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685918-bangkok-hospitals-say-3-killed-58-injured-in-clashes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Business associations criticise lack of computer-network securityThe NationBANGKOK: -- Three business associations have called on the government to implement stronger security for computer networks and the Internet, following a blackout at CAT Telecom's office in Bang Rak yesterday, which shut down business and e-commerce transactions for several hours. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685919-business-associations-criticise-lack-of-computer-network-security-cat-blackout/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 RT @KristieKenney: Repeated again. Our updated advice to US citizens in Thailand, issued Dec 1. http://ow.ly/rkK9J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: Many international schools around Bangkok are closed today. Of the Thai schools, mainly only ones near rally sites closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: 6:40am Morning rush hour has already started in #Bangkok with Thais heading to work as normal (Pic @beezaa_tmap) http://t.co/3cuuFH5cxD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thailand protest leader gives PM 'two-day ultimatum'Jonathan HeadBBC News, BangkokBANGKOK: -- Thai protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban says he has met PM Yingluck Shinawatra and given her two days to "return power to the people". Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685921-thailand-protest-leader-suthep-gives-pm-yingluck-two-day-ultimatum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hong Kong travel agencies change Thai itineraries after violent Bangkok clashesDanny LeeHONG KONG: -- One of Hong Kong’s biggest travel agencies and tour operators have changed tourists’ itineraries in response to the worsening political protests spreading across the streets of Bangkok. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685922-hong-kong-travel-agencies-change-thai-itineraries-after-violent-bangkok-clashes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 THAI hopes its sister airline will pull it out of lossesBamrung AmnatcharoenritThe NationBANGKOK: -- Thai Airways International (THAI) is pinning its hopes on THAI Smile - its sister airline that offers light premium service - in a move to boost its performance at a time when it is suffering from fierce competition and big losses. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685923-thai-hopes-its-sister-airline-will-pull-it-out-of-losses/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Italian involved in ATM card snatch and run attempt in Phuket Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685924-italian-involved-in-atm-card-snatch-and-run-attempt-in-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: 7:10am In front of Government Complex on Chaeng Wattana. (Pic @deer_sk8er) http://t.co/Y0QyMThhmF #Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @RichardBarrow: A friend from Singapore was in #Bangkok yesterday with his family. They went to Chatuchak & a few other places. Didn't see any protests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Hua Mark Police Station: Ramkhamhaeng Road open as usual, Ramkhamhaeng Sois 24, 26 also open for traffic /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Suvarnabhumi Airport opens "Airport Help Center" for passengersBANGKOK, 2 December 2013 (NNT) – "Airport Help Center" has been set up at Suvarnabhumi International Airport to help passengers who are being stranded or affected by the current protest.As tension of the ongoing protest has risen, Suvarnabhumi has set up "Airport Help Center" at CIP5 on the 3rd floor of passenger terminal to provide information and facilitate travel of airport passengers.Those who need assistance are encouraged to call 02-132-9999 twenty-four hours a day. Fax number is 02-132-9998.-- NNT 2013-12-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @aleursic: All the "we, the people" rhetoric used by Suthep and soaked up by his base implies that Thaksin voters are not "people". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 UPDATE: Suthep gives PM ultimatum before military leaders The main intersection near the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Photo: Thiti Wannamontha Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685921-thailand-protest-leader-suthep-gives-pm-yingluck-two-day-ultimatum/#entry7109486 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 2, 2013 RT @bm_: mind blowing 1080p aerial videos of the protest clashes, next generation journalism @bangkokpundit http://t.co/YRX6puKtgE 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 [satire] Drunk-On-Victory Suthep Forced Into Taxi By Concerned FriendsFull story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685947-drunk-on-victory-suthep-forced-into-taxi-by-concerned-friends/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Police to probe mysterious black-shirt gunmanBANGKOK: -- Metropolitan police have set up a special team of police to probe into the shooting of students by a gunman in black shirt at Ramkhamhaeng university during the clash between red-shirt supporters of the government and the students. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/685948-bangkok-police-to-probe-mysterious-black-shirt-gunman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 @RichardBarrow: Suthep called for civil servants to strike. Pics on social media show their defiance & in uniform (Via @thomasFATCAT) http://pic.twitter.com/uSK1vSrNkY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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