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Democrat leader urges govt action to end political crisis
BANGKOK, Dec 27 – Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva today called on the government to listen to public reservations on Thailand’s political crisis and...
Ex-attorney general proposes dropping terrorism charges
BANGKOK, Dec 23 - Kanit Na Nakhon, former chairman of Thailand’s Truth for Reconciliation Committee (TRC), today called on the attorney general to refrain...
Democrat leader proposes reconsideration of Feb 2 election
BANGKOK, Dec 20 – The opposition Democrat Party has warned that the government’s insistence on holding the February 2 general election will definitely lead...
Democrat Party re-elects Abhisit as party leader for another term
BANGKOK, 18 December 2013 Former opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has been re-elected to lead the Democrat Party for another term. ...
Dems remain split over election boycott; bigwigs to decide Saturday
BANGKOK, Dec 18 - Thailand's main opposition Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Tuesday that the party remain undecided whether to field candidates...
Democrats turn down govt’s political reform forum
BANGKOK, Dec 14 – The Democrat Party has announced that it will not join the government-initiated forum on political reform scheduled for tomorrow. ...
Election Commission bewildered by Democrat MPs’ mass resignation
BANGKOK, Dec 9 – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) will meet today on organising by-elections nationwide following an announcement by Democrat MPs to resign en...
Democrat Party backs people’s movement against Yingluck govt
BANGKOK, Nov 29 – Opposition Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has categorically rejected the government’s initiative for a dialogue to end the month-long political confrontation....
Censure debate against Yingluck and Jarupong Ruangsuwan kicks off
BANGKOK, 26th November 2013 Members of Parliament are ready to consider the motions of no confidence lodged against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and...
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Pattaya municipal officers safely reunite two lost children with their family
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya municipal officers have safely reunited two children who became separated from their family with their parents after receiving a request...
Tourism operators voice concern over Thailand’s appeal as regional rivals gain ground
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourism operators in Pattaya have raised concerns about Thailand’s declining appeal to international visitors, citing complaints about overcharging, cannabis use in...
Thai Air Force scrambles F-16 fighters near Tak border in urgent air surveillance mission
TAK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Air Force deployed F-16 MLU fighter aircraft on an urgent mission at 3pm on November 8 to intercept...
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BANGKOK, Thailand – Fatty liver disease can develop without noticeable symptoms, leaving many people unaware they have the condition until it causes more serious...
Cyber threats move closer to home as Thai Prime Minister calls for readiness
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed all relevant agencies to prepare for growing cyber threats, saying businesses and private organisations must...