webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Democrat leader urges govt action to end political crisisBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Dec 28 – Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva called on the government to listen to public reservations on Thailand’s political crisis and urgently solve the escalating problems. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692369-democrat-leader-abhisit-urges-govt-action-to-end-political-crisis/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 2 Feb Election Goes Ahead As Planned: PM YingluckBy Khaosod OnlineAnti-government protesters rallying in front of PM Yingluck Shinawatra's residence, 26 December 2013BANGKOK: -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has insisted today that the general election on 2 February 2014 will proceed as planned, Royal Thai Army spokesperson said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692371-feb-2-election-goes-ahead-as-planned-pm-yingluck/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thai Rath Apologises For Mixing Up Protest PhotosBy Khaosod OnlineBANGKOK: -- The editorial team of Thai Rath newspapers has issued an apology over a misleading photo of the clashes between anti-government protesters and the police in Bangkok. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692373-thai-rath-apologises-for-mixing-up-protest-photos/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 ARMYPrayuth refuses to rule out a military coupPanya ThiosangwanThe NationBANGKOK: -- For the first time since the anti-government protests began almost two months ago, the Army chief has refused to rule out the possibility of a military coup. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692375-thai-army-chief-prayuth-refuses-to-rule-out-a-military-coup/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 STADIUM CLASHMountain of evidence found at stadium: police claimThe NationAnti-government group alleges that arrested protesters were mistreatedBANGKOK: -- A FORENSIC team and an explosive-ordnance disposal unit were dispatched yesterday to collect evidence after clashes between anti-government protesters and police outside Gate 1 of the Thai-Japan Stadium on Thursday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692376-mountain-of-evidence-found-at-thai-japan-stadium-police-claim/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 UPDATE:Army help sought for pollThe NationArmy commander-in-chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha gestures while talking to a group of reporters about the ongoing political confrontation, at the Army headquarters yesterday.EC seeks dialogue with both sides, says no push for election delayBANGKOK: -- The government will ask the military to support and oversee safety measures for both candidates and voters on election day, caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692219-thai-government-to-ask-army-to-secure-election/page-5?p=7215062#entry7215062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 NACC4 lawmakers may be indicted over charter changeThe NationBANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) may indict just four parliamentarians for their roles in the aborted legislation to amend the Constitution's article related to the composition of the Senate, which was ruled unconstitutional, according to a key Democrat Party member. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692377-4-lawmakers-may-be-indicted-over-thai-charter-change/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Man Injured By Explosives Intended For His RivalsBy Khaosod OnlineBANGKOK: -- A man in Trat province has blown much of his hand off by the explosive device he intended to hurl at his rivals. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692378-trat-man-injured-by-explosives-intended-for-his-rivals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 EDITORIALMassive test ahead for Thai mediaThe Nation Our view of the world is fragmenting across seemingly endless channels; reporting that rises above the political divide is now the media's No 1 challengeBANGKOK: -- Easily as dizzying as our political evolution is the transformation Thai news media have undergone over the last decade. The coming year will see more changes thanks to the emergence of digital TV sets, which will herald furious competition in the broadcasting sector. And, as with other parts of society, the media need to adapt to a fast-changing environment. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692379-massive-test-ahead-for-thai-media-editorial/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 TELL IT AS IT ISTo reform or not to reform, before or after the election - that is the questionPornpimol KanchanalakBANGKOK: -- Thailand is in a conundrum, politically. The tangled webs of conflict are so knotted that no parties see a clear way out. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692380-to-reform-or-not-to-reform-before-or-after-the-election-that-is-the-question-thai-opinion/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Thai women arrested for luring others into sex workThe NationBANGKOK: -- Two Thai women have been arrested for luring women into prostitution in South Korea and the United Kingdom. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692381-thai-women-arrested-for-luring-others-into-sex-work-in-uk-and-s-korea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Road safety stations set upThe Nation BANGKOK: -- Several ad-hoc stations to provide motorists with traffic information and combat drunk driving have been set up by the Department of Land Transport alongside major roads in different regions in and out of Bangkok.The department's 1584 call-centre is also ready to receive complaints from commuters about public transport, or drunk driving by bus or van drivers, director-general Asdsathai Rattanadilok Na Phuket said yesterday.The 11 stations will conduct alcohol checks on van and bus drivers and ensure they do not exceed a four-hour shift of driving. They must also take a minimum of a 30-minute break between such shifts.Three stations had been set up in the North, along with three in the Northeast, four in the South and one in the East, he said.-- The Nation 2013-12-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 PDRC newspaper records anti-govt protesters' 'historic' fightHataikarn TreesuwanThe NationBANGKOK: -- The first edition of the Rajdamnoen Today newspaper was launched this week for the anti-government People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), with a mission to provide facts about the people's movement to protesters and the public. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692383-pdrc-newspaper-records-anti-govt-protesters-historic-fight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Protester dies of gunshot wound to stomach sustained on ThursdayPongphon SarnsamakThe NationBANGKOK: -- AN ANTI-GOVERNMENT protester who was shot in the chest and stomach during Thursday's clash at the Bangkok Youth Centre succumbed to his injuries at Phramongkutklao Hospital yesterday, taking the death toll from the incident to two, a doctor said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692384-protester-dies-of-gunshot-wound-to-stomach-sustained-on-thursday-bangkok/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Police inspect Labour Ministry compoundThammarat KijchalongThe NationBANGKOK: -- The authorities spent yesterday gathering evidence at the Labour Ministry compound after clashes between anti-government protesters and police erupted in its premises on Thursday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692385-police-inspect-thai-labour-ministry-compound/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Thai bourse ends volatile year 6% down from end-2012Somluck SrimaleeThe NationBANGKOK: -- The Stock Exchange of Thailand wound up a very turbulent year yesterday. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692386-thai-bourse-ends-volatile-year-6-down-from-end-2012/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Russian Bag Snatch leads to arrest of two Pattaya High School studentsPATTAYA: -- On Thursday Night Pattaya Police arrested two boys aged 15 and 17 accused of a bag snatch involving a Russian Tourist in North Pattaya. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692388-russian-bag-snatch-leads-to-arrest-of-two-pattaya-high-school-students/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 One dead as gunman opens fire at Thai protestersBANGKOK, December 28, 2013 (AFP) - A Thai anti-government protester was killed and several others wounded after an unknown gunman opened fire Saturday at a rally site near the government headquarters in Bangkok, emergency services said. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692397-one-dead-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-thai-protesters/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 UPDATE:One protester killed, three injured in shooting near Government HouseThe NationBANGKOK: -- An anti-government protester was shot dead and three others injured by unknown gunmen at the demonstration site near Government House early Saturday morning, emergency medical services agency reports. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692397-one-dead-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-thai-protesters/page-2?p=7215661#entry7215661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Protesters block registration of constituency candidates in Nakhon Si ThammaratThe NationManas Phengsut, chairman of Nakhon Si Thamarat's Election Commission announced on Saturday at 9am a suspense of constituency MP registration today as anti-government protesters staged a rally in front of the registration venue.-- The Nation 2013-12-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Registrations for constituency candidates begin amid tight security; mass gathering at registration venues reported in Phang-nga, Trang, Songkhla, Krabi /MCOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 UPDATE: Suriyasai identifies slain victim as STR guard Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692397-one-dead-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-thai-protesters/page-2?p=7215753#entry7215753 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Election candidacy registration in Songkhla suspended The NationPhoto : Charoon ThongnuanConstitutency MP candidacy registration in southern province of Songkhla on Sunday was suspended after anti-government supporters staged a rally at the venue. A chairman of Songkhla’s Election Commission announced the suspension shortly after the registration opened at 8.30am-- The Nation 2013-12-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 53 political parties contesting in the Feb 2 pollsBy English NewsBANGKOK, Dec 28 – Fifty-three political parties have registered to run in the February 2 general elections, according to the Election Commission (EC). Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692419-53-political-parties-contesting-in-the-feb-2-polls-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Protest leader Suthep declares Bangkok seizure after New YearBy English NewsBANGKOK, Dec 28 – Anti-government protesters will launch an intensive seizure of Bangkok after the New Year to reclaim sovereignty for the people, protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban announced. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692421-protest-leader-suthep-declares-bangkok-seizure-after-new-year/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 UPDATE: One guard killed and three injured in gunfires on RajadamnernBANGKOK: -- A guard of the Network of Students and People for the Reform of Thailand (NSPRT) was killed and three other protesters were injured when gunmen in a sedan opened fire with M 16 assault rifle at the guards at Saphan Chamai Maruches before dawn today. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692397-one-dead-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-thai-protesters/page-3?p=7216026#entry7216026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Official '7 days of danger' police hub opened for Phuket holiday periodEakkapop ThongtubThe centre is officially opened.PHUKET: -- An official co-ordination centre - or hub - for the '7 days of danger' road accident period has been set up at Muang Mai highway police station in Thalang and was officially opened by Deputy Commissioner of Central Investigation Bureau, Pol Maj Gen Decha Budnampeth. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692423-official-7-days-of-danger-police-hub-opened-for-phuket-holiday-period/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 Speed cameras operational, but signs non-existentPhuket GazetteFour speed cameras became operational in Phuket on December 25. Photo: Irfarn JamdukorPHUKET: -- Motorists speeding in Phuket now face a fine of 500 baht if they are caught by one of four speed cameras that became operational on Christmas Day. Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692425-speed-cameras-operational-but-signs-non-existent/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 UPDATE One guard killed, 3 others wounded in shooting near protest site Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692397-one-dead-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-thai-protesters/page-4?p=7216144#entry7216144 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 First of 7 dangerous New Year holidays see 39 killed, 399 injured in road accidentsThe Nation Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/692429-first-of-7-dangerous-new-year-holidays-see-39-killed-399-injured-in-road-accidents/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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