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06/09-2010, Klokken: 18:39:13 UTC Diplomatic tension between Thailand and Saudi Arabia has risen further on Sunday with Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban and the middle eastern country's embassy arguing over whether a senior policeman linked to the 1990 disappearance of a high-profile Saudi businessman should be promoted. Another suspect arrested 06/09-2010, Klokken: 18:39:13 UTC Police said Monday they have arrested another suspect, allegedly involving in a bomb attack near headquarter of the Bhum Jai Thai Party. Chuan admitted to hospital for muscle pain 06/09-2010, Klokken: 18:39:13 UTC Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai is admitted to a hospital after suffering a back pain during a hearing of Democrat dissolution trial at the Supreme Court. Gen Sonthi reveals more details about coup 06/09-2010, Klokken: 17:26:28 UTC Former Army chief General Sonthi Boonyarattaglin, who led the September 19, 2006 coup that toppled the Thaksin regime, has admitted that the failure of the post-coup government to continue the "Thaksin economic model" had polarised the country. Fuss over Bout visit drags on 06/09-2010, Klokken: 14:18:40 UTC Democrat MP Sirichoke Sopha's visit to suspected arms trafficker Viktor Bout at the Bangkok Remand Prison in April continues to shadow him. Train project looms: PM 06/09-2010, Klokken: 00:51:53 UTC The bullet train project will be put to Cabinet within two weeks, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday after a recent try out of Shanghai's super sprinter. Dyke bursts, homes flood 06/09-2010, Klokken: 00:51:52 UTC The strong current of run-off water from the Phu Khieo Mountain range burst a local dyke and flooded more than 100 houses in Chaiyaphum yesterday. Conflict of interest fear : Ruangkrai 06/09-2010, Klokken: 00:51:45 UTC The Senate debate on the Budget Bill starting today is expected to be fiery, as 50-60 senators have decried what they see as lopsided funds for local governments, runaway military spending and a self-serving pay hike for lawmakers. Action better than talk, PM says 06/09-2010, Klokken: 00:51:43 UTC Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva hit back yesterday at Thaksin Shinawatra's supposed efforts to boost national reconciliation, saying the former PM should act immediately if he truly wants to achieve reconciliation - not just talk about it. No mass protests but student activism still alive 05/09-2010, Klokken: 09:13:53 UTC The "golden age" of massive student activists taking to the streets to fight for democracy is long gone and will not likely return at any foreseeable future, said student leader Anuthee Dejthevaporn, who has just finished as secretary-general of the Students Federation of Thailand (SFT). Bout wants panel to consider his case 05/09-2010, Klokken: 00:51:18 UTC Suspected Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout asked a House committee to appoint a special panel to investigate political involvement in his case. PM ready for 'peace talks' with Pheu Thai 05/09-2010, Klokken: 00:51:14 UTC Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was ready to hold "peace talks" with the Pheu Thai Party after his return from China, Democrat spokesman Buranaj Smutharaks said yesterday. Thaksin phones in during Pattaya rally 05/09-2010, Klokken: 00:51:06 UTC Fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra last night made his presence felt during a 10-minute phone-in before a gathering of several thousands of supporters in the eastern resort city of Pattaya. Thaksin confident of role under 'restored' democracy 04/09-2010, Klokken: 10:13:06 UTC Thaksin Shinawatra is upbeat that he can play a vital role in putting politics back on course, shrugging off legal woes and pinning hope on the shifting political wind to escape from his predicament as a fugitive ex-prime minister. Red shirts plan Bangkok-Chiang Mai rally 04/09-2010, Klokken: 10:13:06 UTC The red shirts will organise a motorcade rally from Bangkok to Chiang Mai along with other activities to mark the fourth anniversary of the September 19 military coup that ousted Thaksin Shinawatra. PM to Pheu Thai: Match words and deeds 04/09-2010, Klokken: 02:10:31 UTC Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday welcomed a move by the opposition Pheu Thai Party to seek reconciliation but he asked it to prove its good intentions by working with the government in preventing violence. Rumours about my sickness are lies : Thaksin 03/09-2010, Klokken: 17:02:30 UTC Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has told a Thai newspaper that he is not sick and has been doing business in Africa. Royal approval for military reshuffle 03/09-2010, Klokken: 16:50:04 UTC By a Royal command issued yesterday, the new military line-up - comprising 550 generals rallying behind incoming Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha - will assume office on October 1. Heading for the hot seat 03/09-2010, Klokken: 14:02:09 UTC The rise of two military preparatory-school classmates to the highest positions in the Army and the police force seems to give Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva a comfortable feel politically. |
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