Thousands of Police & Army Personnel to Oversee Rival Rallies
By Khaosod English


PCAD protesters march in Bangkok's Chinatown on 5 May, 2014.

BANGKOK — Thousands of army and police personnel will be deployed to oversee the mass rallies called by pro- and anti-government activists next week, a top police commander said.

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S & P warns Thailand of lower standing if instability deteriorates



BANGKOK: -- Standard & Poor's maintains Thailand's credit standing at stable but warns that it could lower it in case the country's political instability deteriorates beyond what was seen in recent years.

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Cabinet asks Council of State to consider Yingluck's status as defence minister

BANGKOK: -- The Cabinet Thursday asked the Office of the Council of State to study the Constitutional Court's ruling to determine whether ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra is still the defence minister.

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Russian Man Collides with a Lamp Post in Pattaya Killing Him Instantly

PATTAYA: -- May 8,2014 [PDN];- at 01.00 am. Pol.Lt.Col.Pornchai Kingsawas-investigation inspector of Na-Jomtien police station- was notified that a motorcycle had crashed into a lamp post killing the rider on km.155 Sukhumvit Rd. They rushed to the scene with Rojjanathammasathan rescue team.

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NACC indicts Yingluck, asks Senate to impeach her as PM

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Foreigner Found Dead On Prachuap Railroad
By Khaosod English


A dead body was found on a railroad track around 800 metres away from Bo Nok Train Station in Mueang district on 8 May, 2014.

PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — A foreigner reportedly fell off of a moving train to his death in Prachuap Kiri Khan province last night.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/724627-foreigner-found-dead-on-prachuap-railroad/

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Ousted Yingluck To Be Re-Ousted By Senate, NACC Rules

By Khaosod English

BANGKOK — Ex-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has been indicted for corruption charges in connection with the government's rice-pledging scheme, paving the way for the Senate to impeach her.

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Thailand's deposed premier Yingluck faces politics ban
by Aidan JONES

BANGKOK, May 8, 2014 (AFP) - Thailand's deposed premier Yingluck Shinawatra faces a possible five-year ban from politics after anti-graft officials ruled Thursday that she should face impeachment proceedings, a move sure to further enrage her supporters.

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Red Shirts inviting Yingluck to join Saturday rally stage
By English News



BANGKOK, May 8 - Pro-government red shirts, the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), have planned to invite ousted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to appear on its rally stage this Saturday.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/724638-red-shirts-inviting-yingluck-to-join-saturday-rally-stage/

Pheu Thai, Thaksin says removal of nine ministers unfair

BANGKOK: -- The Pheu Thai Party Thursday kept up it criticism of the Constitutional Court's decision on Wednesday to dismiss caretaker prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra as well as nine Cabinet members, saying it was wrong to ensnare other ministers.

Full story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/724642-pheu-thai-thaksin-says-removal-of-nine-ministers-unfair/

Ratchaburi Monk Protests 'Lack of Donations'

By Khaosod Eng.

RATCHABURI — A monk in Ratchaburi province has staged a one-man protest over the lack of out-of-temple trips and donations he has been offered over the past seven years.

Full Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/724651-ratchaburi-monk-protests-lack-of-donations/

CAPO affirms Chalerm will remain as director

BANGKOK, 8 May 2014 (NNT) – The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has confirmed that Pol Capt Chalerm Yubamrung can retain his title as CAPO Director despite the Constitutional Court’s recent verdict.

Ful Story: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/724662-capo-affirms-chalerm-will-remain-as-director/

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