Former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat yesterday said the dissolution of his party had freed him from duty, paving the way for other responsible people to take over the country's reins. read more »
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Thanks to the dissolution of the three coalition parties, Somchai Wongsawat effectively lost his seat as prime minister along with other party executives in his Cabinet.
Altogether, 13 Cabinet members - all executives of People Power, Chart Thai and Matchima Thipataya parties... read more »
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Judges say as cases of electoral fraud involved party executives, there was no scope for leniency
The Constitution Court yesterday disbanded the three main coalition parties - People Power, Chart Thai and Matchima Thipataya - and banned their executives from the electoral process for five ye read more »
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Rush to get airport functional again. PAD leaves, claiming 'final battle' won as Somchai no longer PM
People's Alliance for Democracy followers last night started bidding farewell to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bringing an end to their eight-day siege... read more »
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At Bangkok City Hall, a rally in red vowed to prevent a "silent coup" by the judiciary. At the airports, yellow-clad protesters were "willing to die" to bring down the government. In the streets, two-thirds of citizens say they are embarrassed and ashamed for the country. read more »
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The Constitution Court on Tuesday banned Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from politics for five years and dissolved the ruling People Power party (PPP) and two other coalition parties, Chart Thai and Matchimathipataya, over voting fraud cases. read more »
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After reports that negotiations among warring parties would take place yesterday to solve the political turmoil, there were no developments. read more »
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Pickup of TV station staff fired at; reporters forced to take off T-shirts with peace message
A mobile TV technician and his driver almost got killed when they lost their way at an anti-government protest site yesterday. read more »
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Move follows negotiations between AOT and the PAD; industry officials say loss is now 'incalculable'
Airports of Thailand (AOT), the operator of Suvarnabhumi Airport, yesterday gave the green light to Thai Airways International and other airlines to remove a total of 88 aircraft grounded... read more »
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Police on Saturday afternoon surrounded and cordoned off Suvarnabhumi airport as the prime minister denounced the virtual international isolation - signs a violent end game is approaching. read more »
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Foreign Minister Sompong Amornwiwat said yesterday the government was considering a suggestion from Asean members that the Kingdom postpone the group's upcoming summit due to the political unrest in the country. read more »
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Companies and government agencies yesterday sent their employees home early for security reasons as coup rumours swirled. read more »
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Many business executives who were only in transit when their plans were disrupted are hoping that Suvarnabhumi Airport will reopen as soon as possible so they can get back to work. read more »
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Assailants fired two M79 grenades against the ASTV head office early Friday morning, apparently trying to blow off satellite transponder dishes on the roof. read more »
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Anupong said to have exchanged phone ultimatums with Somchai
The situation in the capital was extremely tense yesterday as coup rumours prompted reaction from anti-government protesters and their rivals. Both camps mobilised their supporters for street fighting... read more »
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