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Suthep: Crowd control equipment purchase necessary

BANGKOK, 22 September 2009 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban has indicated the necessity of purchasing crowd control equipment, stressing that everything was made according to the normal procedure.…

All 44 ‘rubber sapling defendants’ found not guilty: Supreme Court

BANGKOK, Sept 21 (TNA) – Thailand’s Supreme Court Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions on Monday handed down its verdict that all 44 defendants in the Bt1.44 billion (about…

Security forces reduced around Gen Prem´s residence

BANGKOK, 21 September 2009 (NNT) – The number of security officers has been reduced at Wang Daeng Intersection adjacent to Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda’s residence. Police and military…

Protesters read statements; PM expresses regret over clashes near temple

BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) — Representatives of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) read out two statements at Pha Mor E-Dang, close to the disputed area, claiming Thai sovereignty in the…

Protesters clash with villagers, police near Preah Vihear temple

SI SA KET, Sept 19 (TNA) – People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) demonstrators clashed with police and residents in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket near the disputed Preah…

Protesters gather near Gen. Prem’s residence; Security tight at PM’s home

BANGKOK, Sept 19 (TNA) – Led by leaders of the anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), red-shirted demonstrators early Saturday marched near the home of Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda,…

Thailand invokes Internal Security Act to handle Red-Shirt demonstrators

BANGKOK, Sept 15 (TNA) – The Cabinet on Tuesday resolved to invoke the Internal Security Act (ISA) in Bangkok’s key Dusit district from September 18-22 ahead of this weekend’s planned…

Pol Gen Patcharavat resigns as National Police Chief

BANGKOK, 9 September 2009 (NNT) – National Police Commissioner-General Police General Patcharavat Wongsuwan tendered his resignation following the Prime Minister’s order to transfer him to an inactive post at the…

Ex-PM Somchai to contest criminal charges on Oct 7 crackdown

BANGKOK, Sept 7 (TNA) – Former Thai prime minister Somchai Wongsawat said on Monday he has not received fair treatment from the National Counter-Corruption Commission (NCCC) and will appoint lawyers…

Suan Dusit Poll: people concerned about UDD rally

BANGKOK, 6 September 2009 (NNT) – The Suan Dusit poll indicated that most people thought they were concerned over the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) rally. The Suan…