Poll agency denies asking caretaker PM to postpone election
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BANGKOK, Jan 10 - Thailand's Election Commission (EC) today denied a news report that it asked the caretaker government to issue a royal decree to postpone the Feb 2 general election.

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BANGKOK SHUTDOWN
American citizens advised to stock up prior to the Bangkok Shutdown
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The US Embassy in Bangkok on Friday advised its nationals in Thailand to stockpile necessary items including food, water and medicine as well as keep mobile device charged in preparation for the Bangkok Shutdown, which is scheduled to start on Monday.

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Phuket yachties, marinas up in arms over new rules
Wiparatana Nathalang


Gorgeous boats at Royal Phuket Marina. But how many will head for Langkawi, taking their money with them?

PHUKET: -- New regulations governing yachts, introduced on December 26, have caused consternation and anger among yacht owners and skippers, and the island’s marinas.

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6 people wounded, 3 severely, as Red Shirts and anti-govt protesters clash in Phathum Thani w/ guns, large fireworks /The Nation

More than 400 schools close doors on Monday

BANGKOK: -- Hundreds of schools in Bangkok have cancelled classes for Monday as demonstrators under the leadership of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) are set to shut down the capital.

The Office of the Private Education Commission has announced that all 207 Bangkok-based schools under its supervision will suspend classes on Monday.

"After that, we will assess the situation on day-by-day basis," the office's secretary general Bundit Sriputtangul said Friday.

The Education Ministry will also close 245 of its Bangkok schools on Monday.


-- The Nation 2014-01-10

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Six people wounded, three seriously, as Red Shirts and anti-govt protesters clash

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Pathumthani Clash Leaves 3 Redshirts Injured

By Kkaosod English

BANGKOK: -- A clash between PCAD and Redshirts supporters in Pathum Thani province today has resulted in the injuries of three Redshirts and one high-school student who was caught in the crossfire.

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Seksan: Thai society is on the verge of a volcano

BANGKOK: -- Former student leader of the 70s Seksan Prasertkul voiced his support for an election saying that it is an important starting point for reform.

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Top public health official faces probe for civil disobedience

BANGKOK: -- The permanent secretary of the Public Health Minister Dr Narong Sahamethapat is facing disciplinary probe after he announced civil disobedience and called on all public health officials to stop work and join the January 13 Occupy Bangkok protest.

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Pheu Thai demands EC to stage elections in 28 constituencies

BANGKOK: -- The Pheu Thai party has demanded the Election Commission to stage elections in 28 constituencies where registration of candidacy could not be undertaken due to protests within 180 days.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/695740-pheu-thai-demands-ec-to-stage-elections-in-28-constituencies/

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