MPs leave Parliament after police fired tear gas to disperse protesters
Members of Parliament were seen departing the Parliament at about 5pm after police fired tear gas at protesters who blocked the routes.
Many protesters injured from the tear gas. They run away and hunted for water to wash the ga... Read more.
Written on Thursday, October 9th, 2008 | Posted in
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Somchai escapes through palace
By The Nation
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has to flee from the Parliament which is surrounded by anti-government protesters by climbing over fences to nearby Pimanmek Mansion.
Somchai took stairs which leaned on the fences and then climbed over the fence.
Official... Read more.
Written on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 | Posted in
Political News
PM forced to flee Parliament in a helicopter
By The Nation
With the People’s Alliance for Democracy laying siege to Parliament House, Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and his MP daughter Chinnicha fled yesterday by climbing over a back fence after government policies were read out publicly.
Th... Read more.
Written on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 | Posted in
Political News
PM forced to flee Parliament in a helicopter
By The Nation
With the People’s Alliance for Democracy laying siege to Parliament House, Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and his MP daughter Chinnicha fled yesterday by climbing over a back fence after government policies were read out publicly.
Th... Read more.
Written on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 | Posted in
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Brink of anarchy
By Post Reporters
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat rejected calls for his resignation and a House dissolution in the wake of violent clashes between police and supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) on Tuesday.
Deputy Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has a... Read more.
Written on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 | Posted in
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Brink of anarchy
By Post Reporters
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat rejected calls for his resignation and a House dissolution in the wake of violent clashes between police and supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) on Tuesday.
Deputy Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has a... Read more.
Written on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 | Posted in
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New Government House lands at old airport
By Amornrat Mahitthirook and Anucha Charoenpo
The once-bustling Don Mueang airport terminal will be given a new life as a temporary Government House under a plan put forward by acting Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.
About 3,000 Government House officials h... Read more.
Written on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 | Posted in
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Scattered govt staff to land at Don Mueang
AMORNRAT MAHITTHIROOK & ANUCHA CHAROENPO
The once-bustling Don Mueang airport terminal will be given a new life as a temporary Government House under a plan put forward by acting Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.
About 3,000 Government House officials h... Read more.
Written on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 | Posted in
General News
Cabinet to hold urgent meeting at Wednesday night
The Cabinet will hold an urgent meeting at the Supreme Command at 8:30 pm.
The Nation
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Written on Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 | Posted in
Breaking News
Generals Rambo and Ridiculous
By The Nation
The problem with the Thai Army is that there are too many generals - two too many, actually.
The first is the outspoken Major General Kattiya Sawatdipol, also known as Sae Dang, and the second is gentleman General Pathompong Kesornsook, the clean-cut spotl... Read more.
Written on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008 | Posted in
Thailand Features