Khattiya is a rogue Thai general leading the anti-government guards to provide security for Red Shirts. The anti-government protest that has closed much of central Bangkok's business district is now in its seventh week.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Seh Daeng shot in head in Bangkok
Key Red Shirt leader Major-General Khattiya Sawasdipol aka “Seh Daeng” was shot in the head at Silom while being interviewed by foreign journalists on Thursday.
Khattiya is a rogue Thai general leading the anti-government guards to provide security for Red Shirts. The anti-government protest that has closed much of central Bangkok's business district is now in its seventh week.
Khattiya is a rogue Thai general leading the anti-government guards to provide security for Red Shirts. The anti-government protest that has closed much of central Bangkok's business district is now in its seventh week.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Red Shirt Protesters Storm Bangkok
Red-shirted supporters of fugitive Thai former premier Thaksin Shinawatra hold boards and shout slogans as they join a mass rally in downtown Bangkok on March 14, 2010. Tens of thousands of red-shirted supporters rallied amid tight security in Bangkok to demand that the government step down.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Abhisit Vejjajiva vists New York Stock Exchange
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSC) on September 23, 2009, and met the NYSE Euronext Chief Executive Officer Duncan Niederauer who expressed his appreciation to welcome the Thai premier.
During the visit, Mr Abhisit rang the Closing Bell and toured the trading floor.
According to the Associated Press (AP), Mr Niederauer said he was honoured to have Mr Abhisit visit the NYSE.
AP quoted Mr Niederauer as saying "I think it is an important signal for us when leaders like the Prime Minister visit us.
"We're a global company, we think globally, and the opportunity to be blessed with you presence here was a welcome one," Mr Niederauer said.
Mr Abhisit is in New York to attend the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and also participate in the Group of 20 (G-20) Summit in Pittsburgh in his capacity as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The Thai prime minister met a wide spectrum of the US business community, members of US-ASEAN Business Council. He assured them about the government's attempt to facilitate trade and investment since it had taken the reign to administrate the country nine months ago.
He admitted that there were some domestic political problems but they would not affected the economy and the foreign investment as the country's exports has gradually recovered.
Earlier in the day, Mr Abhisit had attended the opening ceremony of the 64th United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters, and hear the address of the US President Barack Obama.
He, then, had been interviewed by many US and international media including the Washington Post and the New York Times.
Mr Abhisit had also attended the dinner hosted by President Obama and his wife Michelle at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
On Thursday the Thai prime minister is to participate in the Pittsburgh Summit 2009 (G-20) as the chair of ASEAN , exchanging views and experience from an ASEAN perspective, particularly regarding policy after the economic crisis.
The summit will also discuss necessity of economic stimulus measures, dealing with a new round of economic crisis, and reforming international monetary and financial institutions, as well as issues of concern such as food security.
Mr Abhisit will return to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday before returning to Thailand. (TNA)
During the visit, Mr Abhisit rang the Closing Bell and toured the trading floor.
According to the Associated Press (AP), Mr Niederauer said he was honoured to have Mr Abhisit visit the NYSE.
AP quoted Mr Niederauer as saying "I think it is an important signal for us when leaders like the Prime Minister visit us.
"We're a global company, we think globally, and the opportunity to be blessed with you presence here was a welcome one," Mr Niederauer said.
Mr Abhisit is in New York to attend the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and also participate in the Group of 20 (G-20) Summit in Pittsburgh in his capacity as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The Thai prime minister met a wide spectrum of the US business community, members of US-ASEAN Business Council. He assured them about the government's attempt to facilitate trade and investment since it had taken the reign to administrate the country nine months ago.
He admitted that there were some domestic political problems but they would not affected the economy and the foreign investment as the country's exports has gradually recovered.
Earlier in the day, Mr Abhisit had attended the opening ceremony of the 64th United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters, and hear the address of the US President Barack Obama.
He, then, had been interviewed by many US and international media including the Washington Post and the New York Times.
Mr Abhisit had also attended the dinner hosted by President Obama and his wife Michelle at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
On Thursday the Thai prime minister is to participate in the Pittsburgh Summit 2009 (G-20) as the chair of ASEAN , exchanging views and experience from an ASEAN perspective, particularly regarding policy after the economic crisis.
The summit will also discuss necessity of economic stimulus measures, dealing with a new round of economic crisis, and reforming international monetary and financial institutions, as well as issues of concern such as food security.
Mr Abhisit will return to New York to address the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday before returning to Thailand. (TNA)
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Methee Amornwuthikul punches Pheu Thai Party man
Methee Amornwuthikul, actor-turned-red shirt-supporter assaults Adisaraj Thampithak, the director of Pheu Thai Party’s Surat Thani by-election after Adisaraj rallied in front the Pheu Thai head office Tuesday morning to demand 700,000 Baht he claimed the party owed him for election campaign expenses.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
PM Abhisit plays soccer friendly against Los Diplomaticos
PM's 11 vs. Los Diplomaticos Final score: 3-3 (draw)
Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva scored a hat-trick in a friendly football match with foreign envoys on Sunday. His team "PM 11" were down 0-2 in the 1st half, but the PM's goals in the 2nd half gave his team a temporary lead. The envoys scored the third to make it a draw.
The friendly soccer match was played between the Government of Thailand and the foreign diplomats team "Los Diplomaticos" from more than 30 countries at Crystal Park stadium. The Thai Government team led by PM Abhisit wore blue jerseys and white shorts, while Los Diplomaticos wore yellow jerseys and red shorts. The Los Diplomaticos team consisted of diplomats from Britain, Philippines, Laos, Malaysia, Australia and others.
Photo credit: Manager Online
Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva scored a hat-trick in a friendly football match with foreign envoys on Sunday. His team "PM 11" were down 0-2 in the 1st half, but the PM's goals in the 2nd half gave his team a temporary lead. The envoys scored the third to make it a draw.
The friendly soccer match was played between the Government of Thailand and the foreign diplomats team "Los Diplomaticos" from more than 30 countries at Crystal Park stadium. The Thai Government team led by PM Abhisit wore blue jerseys and white shorts, while Los Diplomaticos wore yellow jerseys and red shorts. The Los Diplomaticos team consisted of diplomats from Britain, Philippines, Laos, Malaysia, Australia and others.
Photo credit: Manager Online
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Hillary Clinton in Thailand
Mrs. Bill Clinton, the U.S. Secretary of State is on a three-day visit to Thailand to take part in the ASEAN Regional Forum, an annual gathering of 27 Asian, U.S., and European ministers to discuss key security issues.
Photo credit: Reuters)
Photo credit: Reuters)
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Thai Red Shirts Protest Videos April 2009
Following is a collection of links to YouTube videos related to the Thai Red Shirt Protests in Pattaya and Bangkok
Pattaya Red Shirt Protest Videos
Red Shirt Protesters storm into Asean Summit at Royal Cliff Beach Resort Hotel Pattaya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7OXbf-Gk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hehZ3hyKro&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnpXvo6HXdw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX-xzRMkgqE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Jla85henI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_xMexi3O8c&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6hQjis8QzE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tB9gsafiK0&feature=related
Bangkok Red Shirt Protest Videos
Bangkok Redshirt Protest at Phra Khanong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apd6BXgS98g
Thai red shirts seize army vehicle 12 April 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwLnbEIIpn8
Red Shirt Protests, Bangkok Thailand April 9, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJDhQERj-nI
Red Shirt protesters at Victory Monument (filmed from motorbike)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_B3C3oaLfQ
Thai Soldiers Crack Down On 'Red Shirts'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo2nyUVeTIo
Gunfire breaks out in Bangkok
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTtnesRen_g
What Thailand's 'red shirts' want - 13 April 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx7vJfoDwmM
Pattaya Red Shirt Protest Videos
Red Shirt Protesters storm into Asean Summit at Royal Cliff Beach Resort Hotel Pattaya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScG7OXbf-Gk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hehZ3hyKro&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnpXvo6HXdw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX-xzRMkgqE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Jla85henI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_xMexi3O8c&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6hQjis8QzE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tB9gsafiK0&feature=related
Bangkok Red Shirt Protest Videos
Bangkok Redshirt Protest at Phra Khanong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apd6BXgS98g
Thai red shirts seize army vehicle 12 April 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwLnbEIIpn8
Red Shirt Protests, Bangkok Thailand April 9, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJDhQERj-nI
Red Shirt protesters at Victory Monument (filmed from motorbike)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_B3C3oaLfQ
Thai Soldiers Crack Down On 'Red Shirts'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo2nyUVeTIo
Gunfire breaks out in Bangkok
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTtnesRen_g
What Thailand's 'red shirts' want - 13 April 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx7vJfoDwmM
Sunday, April 12, 2009
State of Emergency Declared in Bangkok, Tanks are out
The government has announced the state of emergency for Bangkok and some districts in provinces today afternoon.
Several police and protesters were also injured during a riot inside the Interior Ministry today when red-shirted protesters tried to attack a motorcade leaving the compound on suspicion that the prime minister was inside one of the cars.
Several tanks are reported to be seen near important areas
Source: Manager
Several police and protesters were also injured during a riot inside the Interior Ministry today when red-shirted protesters tried to attack a motorcade leaving the compound on suspicion that the prime minister was inside one of the cars.
Several tanks are reported to be seen near important areas
Source: Manager
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Bangkok traffic paralyzed as Red Shirts occupy Victory Monument
Bangkok traffic has been paralyzed after some taxi drivers used their cars to block two roads at the Victory Monument at noon today to pressure the government to resign.
They started blocking the inbound Rajvithi Road in front of the Center One shopping mall at 12:30 pm and later on blocked the inbound Phayathai Road.
The members of the Taxi Community Radio Club said if the government refused to resign by 4 pm, they would use 20,000 taxis to block all roads in Bangkok.
The red shirts led by Jakrapob Penkair have withdrawn from the Si Sao Thewes residence of chief royal adviser General Prem Tinsulanonda to Victory Monument.
More than 100 bus routes are redirected due to the shut-down of traffic at Victory Monument.
Doctors called for protesters to open at least one lane of traffic to facilitate medical services at major hospitals. Hospitals in the vicinity of Victory Monument including Rajvithi, Ramathibodi, King Mongkut, Children's General and Phaya Thai II have all been affected. Many patients are stranded and are not able to make it to these hospitals.
The red shirts later blocked the Democracy Monument on Rajdamnoen Avenue.
Police have closed off traffic around two thoroughfares at Democracy and Victory Monuments.
Traffic got worse in the evening after rain poured over most parts of Bangkok.
The Bangkok Skytrain and Subway are reportedly closed due to fears over security.
(Photo credits: The Nation)
They started blocking the inbound Rajvithi Road in front of the Center One shopping mall at 12:30 pm and later on blocked the inbound Phayathai Road.
The members of the Taxi Community Radio Club said if the government refused to resign by 4 pm, they would use 20,000 taxis to block all roads in Bangkok.
The red shirts led by Jakrapob Penkair have withdrawn from the Si Sao Thewes residence of chief royal adviser General Prem Tinsulanonda to Victory Monument.
More than 100 bus routes are redirected due to the shut-down of traffic at Victory Monument.
Doctors called for protesters to open at least one lane of traffic to facilitate medical services at major hospitals. Hospitals in the vicinity of Victory Monument including Rajvithi, Ramathibodi, King Mongkut, Children's General and Phaya Thai II have all been affected. Many patients are stranded and are not able to make it to these hospitals.
The red shirts later blocked the Democracy Monument on Rajdamnoen Avenue.
Police have closed off traffic around two thoroughfares at Democracy and Victory Monuments.
Traffic got worse in the evening after rain poured over most parts of Bangkok.
The Bangkok Skytrain and Subway are reportedly closed due to fears over security.
(Photo credits: The Nation)
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Abhisit's motorcade attacked in Pattaya
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's motorcade was attacked today during traffic snarls at an intersection heading to South Pattaya Road.
The attack happened at 1:15 pm when Abhisit's official car and a Toyota Prado of the security officials were trapped by angry red-shirted protesters who hit the vehicles and pelted them with water bottles.
Initially, two red-shirted people on a motorcycle, who dispersed from the rally at the Pattaya's Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, recognized Abhisit's car and alerted their red-shirted friends to surround it.
The security officials then had Abhisit moved to the Prado so that they could escape but the number of protesters quickly grew to about 50 and they surrounded both two vehicles and pelted the vehicles with water bottles apart from hitting the vehicles with feet clappers.
A woman waded through police to stick her head inside the vehicle to shout at the prime minister. A protester then used his motorcycle to block the way of the Prado which eventually ran over it. After thee-minute tussle, the Prado managed to run out of the surround but some protesters ran after it and shook the car and hit it with bottles and a helmet, causing a hole at the back window.
The eventually vehicle managed to escape.
Source: The Nation
The attack happened at 1:15 pm when Abhisit's official car and a Toyota Prado of the security officials were trapped by angry red-shirted protesters who hit the vehicles and pelted them with water bottles.
Initially, two red-shirted people on a motorcycle, who dispersed from the rally at the Pattaya's Royal Cliff Beach Hotel, recognized Abhisit's car and alerted their red-shirted friends to surround it.
The security officials then had Abhisit moved to the Prado so that they could escape but the number of protesters quickly grew to about 50 and they surrounded both two vehicles and pelted the vehicles with water bottles apart from hitting the vehicles with feet clappers.
A woman waded through police to stick her head inside the vehicle to shout at the prime minister. A protester then used his motorcycle to block the way of the Prado which eventually ran over it. After thee-minute tussle, the Prado managed to run out of the surround but some protesters ran after it and shook the car and hit it with bottles and a helmet, causing a hole at the back window.
The eventually vehicle managed to escape.
Source: The Nation
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thai PM hands over a really big 2,000 Baht cheque
Thai PM Abhisit Vejjajiva presided over the ceremony for the cash hand-out measure for low income earners at Bangkok's City Hall today.
(Photo credit: AP)
The cash hand-out measure is part of the government's economic stimulus packages, aimed to boost the people's purchasing power and local consumption.
Under the cash hand-out step, the government has earmarked 16 billion Baht (444 million dollars) for people with incomes less than 15,000 Baht (422 USD) a month to receive a one-off cheque worth 2,000 Baht (56 USD).
About 8 million people across Thailand have registered to receive the cheque. Cheque recipients can withdraw cash or use them as cashier's cheques to buy goods directly from major stores across Thailand.
"If you want to help the nation I ask that you buy Thai goods, eat Thai food and travel in Thailand," Abhisit said.
More stimuli on the way?
Did you just receive one of those cheques and are wondering what to do with it? Bangkok Bargains has more info on where you can spend that 2000 Baht check.
(Photo credit: AP)
The cash hand-out measure is part of the government's economic stimulus packages, aimed to boost the people's purchasing power and local consumption.
Under the cash hand-out step, the government has earmarked 16 billion Baht (444 million dollars) for people with incomes less than 15,000 Baht (422 USD) a month to receive a one-off cheque worth 2,000 Baht (56 USD).
About 8 million people across Thailand have registered to receive the cheque. Cheque recipients can withdraw cash or use them as cashier's cheques to buy goods directly from major stores across Thailand.
"If you want to help the nation I ask that you buy Thai goods, eat Thai food and travel in Thailand," Abhisit said.
More stimuli on the way?
Did you just receive one of those cheques and are wondering what to do with it? Bangkok Bargains has more info on where you can spend that 2000 Baht check.
Friday, December 19, 2008
PM Abhisit sweeps up his office after busy SMS day
Today is Abhisit's first Friday as Prime Minister of Thailand. It's also his first day at the Government House which was left in a huge mess by the PAD protesters following a 4 month-long occupation.
(Photo credit: Manager Online)
Abhisit starts his first day in office not by sipping Starbucks coffee, not by biting off a chicken wing from KFC, but by picking up a large broom and sweeping up the Government House along with other BMA workers! Yes you heard it, he helped cleaners clean up the Government House compound.
Abhisit's nickname is Mark, and the media have started calling him "Obamark", a reference to US President-elect Barack Obama - both are from Democratic Party.
He is also named "Lord of the Ring", after he mentioned about his bond with Isaan people through "the ring", given to him by 84-year-old Grandma Niam Phanmanee, the Isaan villager, as a memento for his engagement and commitment to the Northeast Isaan people. He met her on the campaign trail in the lead-up to the December 23 election. Grandma Nium is in hospital now due to high fever and high blood pressure. Could this be a result of overnight fame brought to her by the "Master of the Ring" aka Abhisit?
(Photo credit: Dailyxpress)
Yesterday was a very busy day for Abhisit, as he had to send SMS text messages to the entire Thai population.
(Photo credit: Dailyxpress)
Some Thais got the first SMS that read "I am Abhisit Vejjajiva. Please accept my thanks. I will be in touch with you shortly."
Some lucky mobile phone users got another one that read "I am your new PM. I would like to invite you to help pull our country pull of the crisis. If you are interested in receiving my messages, please send your five-digit postal code to 9191. (3 Baht service charge)"
It wasn't just text messages! The luckier people got a message in their voicemail saying: "I am Abhisit Vejjajiva, the prime minister. I am aware that people are suffering from many problems and stress. I am determined to serve the country to the best of my abilities. I would like to ask you to help, because without unity, my mission can never be successful."
Some people weren't so happy to get his SMS, one of them was Consumer Advocate Saree Ongsomwang who quickly reminded about the possible offence that Abhisit's SMS might violate people's privacy. She probably wanted Abhisit to stick to age old means via television and radio.
Why isn't she reminding so many other companies who send spammy SMS messages each day to millions of people. Lots of people I know get SMS spam that goes like "download free crappy ring tones", "free mp3", "free calling melody", "free concert tickets to Golf and Mike", "check your horoscope", etc.
I haven't got any SMS from Abhisit yet, I got a Thai friend to register my SIM card, so if Thais are the only target then I should get one. Most of my Thai friends are still waiting for the SMS from Abhisit. But many friends from Pathumthani and Thonburi have got it already. Maybe the other provinces are getting it first?
(Photo credit: Manager Online)
Abhisit starts his first day in office not by sipping Starbucks coffee, not by biting off a chicken wing from KFC, but by picking up a large broom and sweeping up the Government House along with other BMA workers! Yes you heard it, he helped cleaners clean up the Government House compound.
Abhisit's nickname is Mark, and the media have started calling him "Obamark", a reference to US President-elect Barack Obama - both are from Democratic Party.
He is also named "Lord of the Ring", after he mentioned about his bond with Isaan people through "the ring", given to him by 84-year-old Grandma Niam Phanmanee, the Isaan villager, as a memento for his engagement and commitment to the Northeast Isaan people. He met her on the campaign trail in the lead-up to the December 23 election. Grandma Nium is in hospital now due to high fever and high blood pressure. Could this be a result of overnight fame brought to her by the "Master of the Ring" aka Abhisit?
(Photo credit: Dailyxpress)
Yesterday was a very busy day for Abhisit, as he had to send SMS text messages to the entire Thai population.
(Photo credit: Dailyxpress)
Some Thais got the first SMS that read "I am Abhisit Vejjajiva. Please accept my thanks. I will be in touch with you shortly."
Some lucky mobile phone users got another one that read "I am your new PM. I would like to invite you to help pull our country pull of the crisis. If you are interested in receiving my messages, please send your five-digit postal code to 9191. (3 Baht service charge)"
It wasn't just text messages! The luckier people got a message in their voicemail saying: "I am Abhisit Vejjajiva, the prime minister. I am aware that people are suffering from many problems and stress. I am determined to serve the country to the best of my abilities. I would like to ask you to help, because without unity, my mission can never be successful."
Some people weren't so happy to get his SMS, one of them was Consumer Advocate Saree Ongsomwang who quickly reminded about the possible offence that Abhisit's SMS might violate people's privacy. She probably wanted Abhisit to stick to age old means via television and radio.
Why isn't she reminding so many other companies who send spammy SMS messages each day to millions of people. Lots of people I know get SMS spam that goes like "download free crappy ring tones", "free mp3", "free calling melody", "free concert tickets to Golf and Mike", "check your horoscope", etc.
I haven't got any SMS from Abhisit yet, I got a Thai friend to register my SIM card, so if Thais are the only target then I should get one. Most of my Thai friends are still waiting for the SMS from Abhisit. But many friends from Pathumthani and Thonburi have got it already. Maybe the other provinces are getting it first?
Monday, December 15, 2008
George Bush gets shoes thrown at in Iraq
An Iraqi journalist threw 2 shoes at President George Bush during a press conference in Iraq.
In the middle of the news conference with Mr Maliki, Iraqi television journalist Muntadar al-Zaidi stood up and shouted "this is a goodbye kiss from the Iraqi people, dog," before hurling a shoe at Mr Bush which narrowly missed him.
Showing the soles of shoes to someone is a sign of contempt in Arab culture.
With his second shoe, which the president also managed to dodge, Mr Zaidi said: "This is for the widows and orphans and all those killed in Iraq."
Mr Zaidi, a correspondent for Cairo-based al-Baghdadiya TV, was then wrestled to the ground by security personnel and hauled away.
"If you want the facts, it's a size 10 shoe that he threw," Mr Bush joked afterwards.
Here's the YouTube video:
That was a pretty quick duck for an old guy like Bush. The throw was even better!
The US president is now going to Afghanistan to inspect troops there. He'll have to tighten his abs a bit more to duck from any more surprises thrown at him.
In the middle of the news conference with Mr Maliki, Iraqi television journalist Muntadar al-Zaidi stood up and shouted "this is a goodbye kiss from the Iraqi people, dog," before hurling a shoe at Mr Bush which narrowly missed him.
Showing the soles of shoes to someone is a sign of contempt in Arab culture.
With his second shoe, which the president also managed to dodge, Mr Zaidi said: "This is for the widows and orphans and all those killed in Iraq."
Mr Zaidi, a correspondent for Cairo-based al-Baghdadiya TV, was then wrestled to the ground by security personnel and hauled away.
"If you want the facts, it's a size 10 shoe that he threw," Mr Bush joked afterwards.
Here's the YouTube video:
That was a pretty quick duck for an old guy like Bush. The throw was even better!
The US president is now going to Afghanistan to inspect troops there. He'll have to tighten his abs a bit more to duck from any more surprises thrown at him.
Abhisit Vejjajiva: Final countdown as PM
In a few hours from now, the Parliament is scheduled to vote for a new prime minister. Is Abhisit's wait for PM post over?
(Photo credit: AP)
The Democrat party is all set to nominate its leader Abhisit Vejjajiva while the pro-Thaksin parties plan to nominate Pracha Promnok, leader of Pheu Pandin party.
Abhisit Vejjajiva, 44 was born in England, and graduated from Oxford University with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He is one of a very few Thai politicians who looks handsome.
It is going be a neck-to-neck race for the premiership as the vote of every single MP counts.
The Democrats are quite worried after news that the Pheu Thai Party is offering 50 million Baht to each MP who report sick and don't show up for the vote. Millions are being offered for MPs who change their minds.
Whether Abhisit becomes the 27th prime minister of Thailand or not remains to be seen in the hours to come. The session starts at 9am today.
Thailand might just get a handsome young prime minister today.
(Photo credit: AP)
The Democrat party is all set to nominate its leader Abhisit Vejjajiva while the pro-Thaksin parties plan to nominate Pracha Promnok, leader of Pheu Pandin party.
Abhisit Vejjajiva, 44 was born in England, and graduated from Oxford University with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. He is one of a very few Thai politicians who looks handsome.
It is going be a neck-to-neck race for the premiership as the vote of every single MP counts.
The Democrats are quite worried after news that the Pheu Thai Party is offering 50 million Baht to each MP who report sick and don't show up for the vote. Millions are being offered for MPs who change their minds.
Whether Abhisit becomes the 27th prime minister of Thailand or not remains to be seen in the hours to come. The session starts at 9am today.
Thailand might just get a handsome young prime minister today.
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Sam Yuranan Pamornmontri to run for Bangkok Governor
Popular actor "Sam" Yuranan Pamornmontri (Thai: แซม ยุรนันท์ ภมรมนตรี) today announced that he is ready to contest in the Bangkok gubernatorial race under the Puea Thai Party banner.
Now 45 years old, "Uncle" Sam Yuranan was a former MP belonging to the now-defunct Thai Rak Thai party.
Puea Thai Party is finalizing its endorsement today and Uncle Sam will register his candidacy in a day or two.
The heart-throb actor-singer-turned-politician Sam Yuranand Pamornmontri was once considered to be one of the most handsome men in Thailand.
Uncle Sam says that if elected, his team for city administration will include Prapat Jongsanguan who ran in the October gubernatorial race, stock market regulator Kittirat na Ranong and retired city clerk Khunying Natthanan Thavisin.
Now 45 years old, "Uncle" Sam Yuranan was a former MP belonging to the now-defunct Thai Rak Thai party.
Puea Thai Party is finalizing its endorsement today and Uncle Sam will register his candidacy in a day or two.
The heart-throb actor-singer-turned-politician Sam Yuranand Pamornmontri was once considered to be one of the most handsome men in Thailand.
Uncle Sam says that if elected, his team for city administration will include Prapat Jongsanguan who ran in the October gubernatorial race, stock market regulator Kittirat na Ranong and retired city clerk Khunying Natthanan Thavisin.
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Thai demonstrators to stop airport protest
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) announced today that it will end all of its demonstrations at 10 am on Wednesday, December 3.
(Photo credit: Reuters)
PAD announced an end to all its protests including the Government House and Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International airports in Bangkok.
Cargo planes resumed their services from Suvarnabhumi Airport since 9am today.
PAD's co-leaders said the decision to terminate the protests was made because they gained victory after the Constitution Court dissolved People Power Party, Matchima Tipatayai and Chart Thai parties.
The leaders took turns to declare victories on a stage at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
"All people can go home now. We are the victors now. However we will be ready to come back if the country wants us to," they told the cheering crowds.
(Photo credit: Reuters)
PAD announced an end to all its protests including the Government House and Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi International airports in Bangkok.
Cargo planes resumed their services from Suvarnabhumi Airport since 9am today.
PAD's co-leaders said the decision to terminate the protests was made because they gained victory after the Constitution Court dissolved People Power Party, Matchima Tipatayai and Chart Thai parties.
The leaders took turns to declare victories on a stage at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
"All people can go home now. We are the victors now. However we will be ready to come back if the country wants us to," they told the cheering crowds.
Chavarat Charnvirakul: Caretaker PM
Deputy Prime Minister Chaovarat Chanweerakul will become Thailand's caretaker prime minister after a meeting of the caretaker Cabinet.
The caretaker Cabinet would make a formal decision as to who should be caretaker prime minister replacing disqualified Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.
The caretaker Cabinet would make a formal decision as to who should be caretaker prime minister replacing disqualified Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.
People Power Party dissolved
3 parties disbanded!
The Nation reports that The Constitution Court dissolves People Power Party (Thai: พรรคพลังประชาชน) and bans its executive board members for five years.
The same applies to Matchima Thipataya Party as well as Chart Thai Party.
The high court held the three parties for accountability on electoral fraud involving party executives, Yongyuth Tiyapairat of People Power, Monthien Songpracha of Chart Thai and Sunthorn Wilawan of Matchima Thipataya.
In the fraud case linked to People Power Party, the high court cited the Yongyuth conviction by the Supreme Court as the ground to penalize the ruling party.
For cases linked to Chart Thai and Matchima Thipataya, it invoked the rulings by the Election Commission as the basis to punish the two parties.
The nine presiding judges reached unanimous decisions against People Power and Matchima Thipataya parties. And they formed the eight-to-one decision to punish Chart Thai.
The high court opined that the punishment by disbandment was mandatory as sanctioned by Article 237 of the Constitution and that it had no leeway to selectively punish the party executives on the individual basis.
The Nation reports that The Constitution Court dissolves People Power Party (Thai: พรรคพลังประชาชน) and bans its executive board members for five years.
The same applies to Matchima Thipataya Party as well as Chart Thai Party.
The high court held the three parties for accountability on electoral fraud involving party executives, Yongyuth Tiyapairat of People Power, Monthien Songpracha of Chart Thai and Sunthorn Wilawan of Matchima Thipataya.
In the fraud case linked to People Power Party, the high court cited the Yongyuth conviction by the Supreme Court as the ground to penalize the ruling party.
For cases linked to Chart Thai and Matchima Thipataya, it invoked the rulings by the Election Commission as the basis to punish the two parties.
The nine presiding judges reached unanimous decisions against People Power and Matchima Thipataya parties. And they formed the eight-to-one decision to punish Chart Thai.
The high court opined that the punishment by disbandment was mandatory as sanctioned by Article 237 of the Constitution and that it had no leeway to selectively punish the party executives on the individual basis.
Monday, December 01, 2008
Nattakorn Devakula runs for Bangkok Governor
News anchorman and talk show host M.L. Nattakorn Devakula (Thai: ม.ล.ณัฐกรณ์ เทวกุล), who is also ex-finance minister Pridiyathorn Devakula's son, registered as an independent candidate to contest in the upcoming Bangkok governor election.
He gets candidacy No 8 and shows his fingers in the image below.
Also known as Khun Pluem (Thai: ปลื้ม), ML Nattakorn traveled to the Bangkok City Hall to register himself on Monday morning.
Khun Pluem was a brand ambassador for Nissan Tiida last year and standing tall at 185 cm, he was able to fit in comfortably, with his knee cap intact.
According to ML Nattakorn, it is time for people in Bangkok to have a new alternative because they are tired of things happening around them at the moment.
He gets candidacy No 8 and shows his fingers in the image below.
Also known as Khun Pluem (Thai: ปลื้ม), ML Nattakorn traveled to the Bangkok City Hall to register himself on Monday morning.
Khun Pluem was a brand ambassador for Nissan Tiida last year and standing tall at 185 cm, he was able to fit in comfortably, with his knee cap intact.
According to ML Nattakorn, it is time for people in Bangkok to have a new alternative because they are tired of things happening around them at the moment.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thai Coup Rumors
The words 'Coup' and 'Putsch' are appearing more often on Thai newspapers and websites since yesterday. Coup rumors are being spread widely with a lot of phone calls being made to several newspapers' editorial offices to check whether a coup was being staged.
(Photo credits: Reuters)
Yesterday afternoon, the Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda called on Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat to dissolve the House. But Somchai went on TV later in the evening to announce that his government would not resign or dissolve the House.
Will there be another Thai Coup d'état in 2008 / 2009, similar to the one in 2006?
(Photo credits: AP)
It's all up to Gen Anupong Paochinda to stage a coup to prevent himself from being sacked by the Somchai government.
Is the Army chief going to allow Somchai to purge him?
How long Somchai remains in da House is to be seen.
(Photo credits: Reuters)
Yesterday afternoon, the Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda called on Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat to dissolve the House. But Somchai went on TV later in the evening to announce that his government would not resign or dissolve the House.
Will there be another Thai Coup d'état in 2008 / 2009, similar to the one in 2006?
(Photo credits: AP)
It's all up to Gen Anupong Paochinda to stage a coup to prevent himself from being sacked by the Somchai government.
Is the Army chief going to allow Somchai to purge him?
How long Somchai remains in da House is to be seen.
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