The People’s Alliance for Democracy is renewing its call for the government and armed forces to take swift action to suppress the red shirt rally. PAD coordinator Suriyasai Katasila said the group did not set a deadline for the government or the army to take action. However, it would monitor the situation and...
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The European Union office here on Thursday issued a statement expressing concerns over the situation in Thailand, urging conflicting parties to seek negotiations to resolve the problem after the anti-government Red Shirts petitioned the EU seeking help to prevent human rights violation in Thailand. Five Red Shirt representatives submitted a letter of UDD...
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In another brazen and controversial move, more than 200 red-shirt guards stormed into Chulalongkorn Hospital last night to check if there were soldiers inside the hospital buildings. Hospital director Dr Adisorn Patradul initially refused to let the members of the anti-government Democratic Alliance against Dictatorship (DAAD) into the complex. The hour-long incident at...
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Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is approaching senior police officers to join the Centre for the Resolution of the Emergency Situation. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is being frustrated by police officers who are not following orders to act against the red shirts - while troops have laid down razor wire to try to halt...
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The members of Pattaya City Expats Club were pleased to welcome back the well known American author Christopher G. Moore, who is a long time resident of Bangkok, as he presented his latest literary work titled “The Corruptionist,” to the Pattaya City Expats Club. Everyone agreed that corruption was a major problem at...
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At a recent lunchtime buffet dinner, our ladies of the Pattaya International Ladies Club showed great interest in the guest speaker Khun Chatnakorn “Chat” Ongkasing from Bangkok, who is one of the few women to have a 7-month stay as a monk in a large Buddhist Temple in Myanmar. The temple is named...
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The Nongprue Police Department recently received a report of a 15 year old girl who had attempted suicide at a house in Soi Praphamit, Soi 6 Nongprue, they quickly made their way to the scene with a Pattaya Sawang Boriboon Rescue Team. Upon arrival the young lady was given emergency treatment and then...
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In the early hours of the morning recently the police made a swoop to the address of a well known Yaba dealer, Khun Surin Usadieng, aged 45, from Phetchaboon, whilst conducting his business from a rented room in Soi 18 Jomtien Road. During the raid police officers confiscated 320 Yaba tablets, smoking paraphernalia,...
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Thai troops and a convoy of hundreds of red-shirt protesters have clashed on the outskirts of Bangkok. Troops fire warning shots at red-shirt protesters. One soldier has died, reportedly from a shot fired by a member of the security forces, and at least 16 people have been injured.
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Artwork by one of Britain’s most notorious and dangerous prisoners has gone on display at a London Underground station sparking outrage from a victim support group. Charles Bronson and his art (Pic: courtesy of Rhian Pressley Art Below LTD) Charles Bronson was jailed for armed robbery in 1974. During his 36 years behind...
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Two people were arrested for making and selling meatballs from the meat of protected monkeys, an Indonesian animal conservation group said on Wednesday. Javan langurs are endangered because of illegal trade and poaching, according to aid and volunteer groups. The group, ProFauna, said in a statement that the couple successfully sold meatballs after...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint with the Department of Special Investigation against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Pojaman na Pombejra for their failure to disclose their holdings in Shin Corp through Win Mark Co. Both Thaksin, who is facing a two-year jail term in a land deal, and...
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Patience coupled with pressure and psychological tactics is the best way to approach the red shirt protest at Ratchaprasong intersection, an army strategist advises. The April 10 clashes with security forces had hardened many of the demonstrators and turned them into "warriors". Their leaders have also kept them fired up. Teeranan Nandhakwang, deputy...
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Commerce Ministry has mapped out measures to assist businesses facing difficulties from the ongoing protests consisting of cost reduction and trade fairs for stock clearance, according to the Permanent Secretary Yanyong Phuangrach. Mr Yanyong spoke after a meeting Wednesday with shopping mall operators and retailers affected by the anti-government protests of the United...
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Following an investigation by the Police it became apparent that a major drugs operator was supplying drugs to another distributor in Nongprue. The officers made a raid at the premises and arrested Khun Phaithoon Khanti aged 44, and Miss. Amphorn Khlaaiklang, aged 22, who were found to be in possession of 10 packs...
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The Director General of Customs in command atSuvarnabhumi Airport held a press conference recently to announce the apprehension of an Iranian gentleman, Mr. Mohammad Khoshkelikoundoghdi, aged 36 years old, who was found to be in possession of 3.2Kg of the Class 1 drug, Ya-Ice. The arrest took place in the arrival’s lounge at...
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The Chonburi Police Deputy Superintendent, Police Colonel Theeraphol Jindaluang, recently announced the arrest of Mrs. Nittaya Aonoot, age 28, after she was found to be selling counterfeit clothes and handbags from a market stall on Pattaya Klang. There was an array of merchandise including 49 handbags from some of the world’s most famous...
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Thai security forces fired on crowds of anti-government protesters just outside the capital, Bangkok, Wednesday as tensions flared in the latest round of confrontations between the two groups. "This is a very tense and intense standoff," CNN's Arwa Damon reported. "There is row upon row of riot police." “This is a very tense...
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Worshippers at a Catholic Church have insisted they are delighted with their new confessional box – even though it is sponsored by a leading bookmaker. Top jockey Frankie Dettori opened the "Paddy Power Sin Bin" at St Etheldreda's Church in Newmarket, where he married his wife Catherine in 1997. Top jockey Frankie Dettori...
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A scene with Tintin giving a geography lesson to Africans has been changed A Congolese man is trying to get a controversial Tintin book banned in the cartoon star’s home country of Belgium. The ginger sleuth’s “little (black) helper” in Tintin in the Congo is seen as “stupid and without qualities”, Bienvenu Mbutu...
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The Securities Analysts Association is ready to revise the target of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) composite index set at the end of this year immediately if the current political crisis escalates, according to association president Sombat Naravuthichai. The political standoff, which has lasted for over four years, has put Thailand at...
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PM Abhisit Vejjajiva told BBC in an interview that he would step down if he believed he were an obstacle to his country’s stability. Asked if he would step down if he believed he were an obstacle to Thailand's recovery and stability, "Of course. I've never put my interests above the country's." However...
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The government will use its strengthened security forces and new containment plans to stop the red shirts from broadening their campaign to other parts of the city today. United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) supporters plan to go to several places around the capital, the protest leaders said. The latest move to...
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Thailand’s Constitution Court agreed on Wednesday to consider a case against the ruling Democrat Party for alleged misuse of funds granted by the Election Commission (EC), the court’s secretary-general Chaona Trimas said. Bangkok Intermediate Administrative Court in Bangkok The case submitted by the EC was forwarded to the court by the attorney-general after...
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Pheu Thai Party chairman Chavalit Yongchaiyudh yesterday lashed out at the government for “ordering killings” and for framing him as the mastermind behind “terrorism” during the protests. "I condemn both of you - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban - as murderers," Chavalist said in a bid to deflect...
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Troops fired rubber bullets at supporters of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) and live shots into the air to stop a red-shirt convoy moving to a fresh-food market on Wednesday. Troops fire rubber bullets at a red-shirt convoy, and live shots into the air, as the protesters attempt to rally...
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Mr. David Cumming, General Manager of Amari Orchid Pattaya (3rd left), recently organised a first-in-town “V.I.P. Chef’s Table” at Mantra Restaurant and Bar. Corporate top-management guests were invited to experience a marvelous culinary night, for which Executive Chef, Mr.
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The owner of a Thai Noodle Shop in Moo 6 Sattahip, Mrs. Wanphen Chuamsuk, aged 55, recently got quite a shock when she discovered a severely injured, blood splattered man hiding in the bathroom at her shop, she quickly notified the police. Arriving on the scene the police were shown Khun Phonthep Jarernpakdee,...
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A notorious gang who used weapon and motorcycles to rob pedestrians was recently apprehended by the Pattaya Police Department at a house in Yai-Lao Village, South Pattaya. With two members of the gang managing to escape, the officers arrested five, Khun Virun Khaakhaai, aged 19, Khun Krisana Srisaaiyud, aged 38, Khun Samphan Toohimm,...
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‘Home Mart’ the building supplies company recently celebrated their fifth anniversary at the Pattaya branch with a party attended by many local business and community dignitaries, including Pattaya Mayor, Khun Itthiphol Khunplome. The event had an array of special activities on display including a dance/fight exhibition from the Fairtex Sports Club, lucky draws,...
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