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Thai court disbands governing party
Thai court disbands governing party
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By Seth Mydans and Thomas Fuller BANGKOK: A Thai court disbanded the governing party on Tuesday and barred the prime minister and other party executives from politics, but the party said it was set to reconstitute itself under another name and hold on …
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Thai Court Orders Ruling Party Disbanded Washington Post
Thai government falls after court bans premier The Associated Press
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Thailand shuts down second airport in capital
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Thailand shuts down second airport in capital
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BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) – Thai authorities have closed a second airport in the capital after anti-government protesters stormed the terminal.
Thai PM snubs call to quit to end airport siege guardian.co.uk
Canada urges ‘peaceful resolution’ to Thai protest AFP
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Japan Air, Singapore Air Cancel Flights to Bangkok (Update1)
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By Chris Cooper Nov. 27 (Bloomberg) — Japan Airlines Corp., Singapore Airlines Ltd. and other Asian carriers canceled flights to Bangkok for a second day today after the city’s two main airports were shut down due to anti-government protesters.
Thailand shuts down second airport in capital The Associated Press
Bangkok protests snarl air passengers’ plans International Herald Tribune
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Day 28 – “The Philippines has Marcos, Indonesia has Suharto, Thailand has Thaksin and Samak.
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Is Chavalit fostering false hope in the deep South Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Somchai completes his team Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Friends of Newin deny lobbying cabinet seats Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
ROUNDUP: Thailand’s new prime minister yet to announce cabinet Earthtimes (press release), UK -
Thailand’s new prime minister still deciding on cabinet Monsters and Critics.com -
Thailand: Calming the Political Turmoil International Crisis Group, Belgium -
THAILAND: Fighting domestic violence Reuters AlertNet, UK -
Meet my brother-in-law PeaceReporter, Italy -
Cabinet constructed Bangkok Post, Thailand -
PAD presents ‘New Politics’ Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thai PM completes new cabinet line-up Xinhua, China -
‘Democracy protesters’ present unique election method as ‘New … Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
New cabinet line-up remains unsettled Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Poonpirom to leave Energy Ministry Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Thailand: Caretaker deputy FM Suchart elected leader of Puea Thai … Mathaba.Net, UK -
Complete cabinet line-up expected Monday evening Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Suchart to lead Puea Thai party Bangkok Post, Thailand -
PAD drops 70:30 split for House under revised plan Bangkok Post, Thailand -
THAI POST COLUMNIST PLAEW SI-NGERN: Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Somchai has a golden chance Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Do not hold your breath over cabinet Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Politics still casts shadow despite entry of new premier Bangkok Post, Thailand -
White knights in Bangkok Indian Express, India -
PAD brainstorms over “New Politics” Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Ten great ways to punish Thai democracy Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
This week in Focus Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
suchart throws hat in ring Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Political situation to improve under PM Somchai : NIDA rector Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Most Bangkokians think PM can settle political conflicts : survey Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
New Thai prime minister to name cabinet amid suspicious opposition Earthtimes (press release), UK -
Democracy – ready or not Manila Times, Philippines -
Opposition urges ‘clean’ cabinet ministers Bangkok Post, Thailand -
New Thai PM vows to heal social rifts ABC Online, Australia -
War without limits among the privileged International Viewpoint, UK -
Day 27 – Chavalit, ex-PM in Thailand Crisis of 1997, may return as Deputy PM
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Democrat: No amendments can end conflict Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thailand: Anti-democratic campaign Green Left Weekly, Australia -
Puea Thai emerges Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Anatomy Of Thailand’s PAD Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia -
Fight for democracy Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Chavalit may return as the deputy prime minister Bangkok Post, Thailand -
His Majesty Congratulates New Thai Prime Minister Bru Direct, Brunei Darussalam -
PAD: a glimmer of talks about talks Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Somchai takes charge Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Clash of colour-coded candidates Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Day 26 – Thai Protesters Wary of new PM’s Call for Talks
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PPP meeting on new cabinet Bangkok Post, Thailand -
New Thai cabinet to be named in coming days — PM Inquirer.net, Philippines -
PPP’s list completed by 90 per cent: Somchai Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Talks possible soon Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Negotiations between PAD, government to start after cabinet forms Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
Jongrak insists police will not use force to disperse protesters Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
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Thailand: New PM inspects new temporary offices at Don Mueang airport Mathaba.Net, UK -
Security tight at Thai rally Straits Times, Singapore -
Ruangroj ready for defence, Thanong snubs PPP Bangkok Post, Thailand -
A big hand for PAD supporters Bangkok Post, Thailand -
New politics, new conflicts Bangkok Post, Thailand - 3
Thai Protesters Wary of Prime Minister Somchai’s Call for Talks Bloomberg -
Mahathir sees West’s hypocrisy in bail-outs GulfNews, United Arab Emirates -
Thaksin gives nod for key positions Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Hopes for breakthrough Bangkok Post, Thailand -
PAD restricts vote-seekers Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Politics as a family affair Bangkok Post, Thailand -
PAD supporters should dump leaders Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Somchai upbeat after ‘good’ phone talk with pad leader sondhi Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Somchai blazing a trail Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
New cabinet line-up to finish in a few days : PM Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Somchai must lead road to reconciliation Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Thai PM Takes Actions against Crisis Prensa Latina, Cuba -
Day 25 – Thai protesters to fight on despite new premier
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In pictures: Thai protest goes on BBC News, UK -
New PM concedes he met with protest leaders Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
PM optimistic on talks with PAD Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
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Reuters Southeast Asia News Highlights 0900 GMT Sept 19 Yahoo, Thailand -
Thai PM visits his new office, in abandoned airport terminal AFP -
Thai King Signs Royal Command Appointing Somchai New PM Yahoo, Thailand -
Thai police to tighten security to prevent rally clash Mathaba.Net, UK -
Pro-government rally marks Thai coup anniversary International Herald Tribune, France -
Chavalit: PM suitable to take double post Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Yes, it’s weird times in Thailand and Malaysia – but democracy is … Globe and Mail, Canada -
Thai PM opens dialogue with protest leaders Reuters South Africa, South Africa -
Thailand: MP Wants Southern MP In Cabinet Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia -
Where Is The Tolerance For Democracy? Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia -
Thailand: New Team Seeks Talks With Anti-govt PAD Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia -
New Thai prime minister installed amid continuing political turmoil World Socialist Web Site, MI -
Water management Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Slowly does it … Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thai Police on Alert as Thaksin Supporters Plan Bangkok Rally Bloomberg -
Weird times in Thailand, Malaysia – but democracy is working Globe and Mail, Canada -
Thai King endorses Somchai`s premiership Mathaba.Net, UK -
Thaksin to vet cabinet Bangkok Post, Thailand -
UDD warned to avoid violence Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Somchai’s fate rests on his balancing act Bangkok Post, Thailand -
On the brink of becoming a failed state Bangkok Post, Thailand -
‘New Politics’ is no panacea Bangkok Post, Thailand -
PAD still misleading public on a ‘non-issue’ Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thai protesters to fight on despite new premier Financial Times, UK -
Less tourists head to Thailand Straits Times, Singapore -
Thailand Supreme Court delays corruption ruling on ex-PM and wife JURIST -
New Team seeks talks with PAD Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Two years on, legacy of coup yet to be written Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
No Honeymoon period for new PM Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
New First Lady Yaowapa Wongsawat Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Day 24 – Can Thai new PM reconcile with Anti-government protesters?
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Thai Opposition against New PM Prensa Latina, Cuba -
New Thai PM appeals for unity, protesters stay put The Associated Press -
New Thai leader focuses on financial concerns The Associated Press -
Thailand’s homesick Thaksin bitter in exile International Herald Tribune, France -
Thai king endorses new premier Monsters and Critics.com -
No problems in Thai Market Straits Times, Singapore -
Govt organising roadshows to restore confidence Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Chai to present to HM the King name of new PM this afternoon Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Thai police to tighten security to prevent rally clash Xinhua, China -
Thai new cabinet to be ready before Monday Xinhua, China -
Surapong to take political break Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Somchai to Be Endorsed as Thai Premier Amid Protests (Update1) Bloomberg -
Six Coalition Parties to Support Somchai as New Thai PM Yahoo, Thailand -
Protesters brand new Thai prime minister unfit San Francisco Chronicle, USA -
Thai finance minister Surapong quits Reuters India, India -
Army will not intervene in selecting defence minister Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thailand: Opposition Group Says No To New PM Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia -
Thai Political Uncertainty Increases `Risk’ to Growth (Update2) Bloomberg -
Govt urged to issue new economic stimulus measures Bangkok Post, Thailand -
THAILAND: Irked journos refuse to go on PAD’s stage Asia Pacific Media Network, CA -
Thailand’s new PM cannot fix political rift FinanceAsia, Hong Kong -
Thai protests will continue despite election of new PM Irish Times, Ireland -
Somchai Election Does Little To Close Thai Political Rift Forbes, NY -
Can he last? Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thailand’s Crippled Government Appoints New Prime Minister Scoop.co.nz, New Zealand -
New Thai PM urges peace The Canberra Times, Australia -
New Thai PM reaches for reconciliation with rivals The Associated Press -
New Thai PM calls for unity Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia -
New Thai PM reaches for reconciliation with rivals GMA news.tv, Philippines -
Asia’s pickle with people power MorungExpress, India -
No need to inflame border dispute Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Background – What is the PAD? Radio France Internationale, France -
The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) is a protest coalition of conservative, urban, monarchist and military elements of Thai society formed to force …
Day 23 – Will a new Premier solve the Thailand crisis?
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New Thai premier extends olive branch to protesters Cebu Daily News, Philippines -
New Thai PM, but protests continue The Australian, Australia -
Japanese firms unnerved by rising Thai strife The Australian, Australia -
Background – What is the PAD? Radio France Internationale, France -
Thai PM calls for reconciliation MWC News, Canada -
Most Asian Markets Fall; Banks Hit Again Smartmoney.com -
Thai MPs elect Thaksin’s brother-in-law as new PM
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BANGKOK (AFP) – A brother-in-law of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra was elected Thai prime minister by parliament Wednesday but faced immediate opposition from protesters who vowed to force him from office.
Thai Parliament Elects Somchai Prime Minister Voice of America
Thai lawmakers elect Thaksin’s in-law as PM CNN International
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THAILAND: Triumph workers agree to end strike just-style.com, UK -
Low expectation premier for Thailand Asia Times Online, Hong Kong -
PAD calls for new PM to prove himself by bringing back Thaksin Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
New Thai PM a conciliator with political baggage International Herald Tribune, France -
Anti-govt protesters refuse time for new PM to prove himself Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
Thai court delays Thaksin ruling, seeks arrest U.S. Daily, ca -
Getting there gradually Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Crucial Thai meeting to choose PM today Straits Times, Singapore -
Thaksin’s Brother-in-Law Set to Become New Thai Prime Minister Bloomberg -
Thaksin relative tipped as prime minister Gulf Daily News, Bahrain -
Thailand’s Humpty-Dumpty government still in freefall Malaysia Star, Malaysia -
Somchai secures backing, set to be PM Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Thaksin Boston Globe, United States -
Thai ruling party rebels agree on PM candidate Daily Times, Pakistan -
Thailand – Political Situation Update Best Syndication, CA -
Will a new Premier solve the Thailand crisis? The New Nation, Bangladesh -
Strange bedfellows Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Thailand protest Cambodia over troop intrusion Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Thailand’s political chaos keeps tourists at home The Associated Press -
Let’s celebrate the great divide and grand paradox Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Day 22 – Anti-government protesters Vs Thaksin’s new puppet
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Thaksin Relative Has Party Backing for Thai Prime Minister Voice of America -
thailand: Political turmoil puts off tourists and investors Monday Morning, Lebanon -
Thailand’s political crisis grows over Parliament Philippine Star, Philippines -
Thailand protest Cambodia over troop intrusion Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Somchai expresses confidence if elected as new PM Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Security at parliament tightened Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thais Say Asean Summit Is On Schedule Bernama, Malaysia -
Thailand ready to host ASEAN summit despite political turmoil Xinhua, China -
Bangkok ready to host Asean meetings : Govt spokesman Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Thai ruling party claims consensus Washington Times, DC -
UPDATE 1-Thai ruling party rebels agree on PM candidate Forbes, NY -
Dissident PPP faction to back Somchai as PM, after all Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
Thailand: Faction Of Ruling Party Rejects Somchai As Next PM Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia -
Thai Ex-PM: No need for gov`t of national reconciliation yet Mathaba.Net, UK -
Thai party rallies behind Somchai BBC News, UK -
Somchai moves step closer to PM job as split in PPP ends Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Thai court issues arrest warrant for Thaksin The National, United Arab Emirates -
Thailand issues arrest warrant for Thaksin CNN International -
Far more bizarre Cebu Daily News, Philippines -
PM pick splits Thai ruling party Aljazeera.net, Qatar -
Thailand’s great train push derails on politics (Feature) Monsters and Critics.com -
No election – for now Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thai MPs haggle for posts ahead of PM vote Reuters -
Thai protesters sit tight while govt bickers The Associated Press -
Thailand’s new economics and politics have collided Pattaya Today, Thailand -
Coalition parties oppose house dissolution Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Reason to grumble Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Thailand protests: Conflict of elites Global Voices Online, MA -
Sign Asia no-shows reflect crisis impact Bangkok Post, Thailand -
THAI RATH COMMENT : Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Somchai’s track record suggests he’s just not right for the job Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Academics support Somchai as next PM Bangkok Post, Thailand -
‘People’s govt’ proposal fails to win support Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Ruling party backs Thaksin relative for PM guardian.co.uk, UK -
Thai leaders face new puppet claim Scotsman, United Kingdom -
Anger as Thaksin ally is nominated Thailand The National, United Arab Emirates -
Thai protesters sit tight while government bickers over political … The Canadian Press, Thailand -
Thaksin clan in power play The Standard, Hong Kong -
Thai protesters sit tight while govt bickers The Associated Press -
Astrologers benefit from Thai turmoil Denver Post, CO -
Day 20 – Surreal Thailand
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Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Lifts State of Emergency Voice of America -
Train resumes service from Hat Yai to Malaysia Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Drop in Thai tourism leads to plea for end to crisis International Herald Tribune, France -
Battered Thai stocks get a reason to rally International Herald Tribune, France -
Anti-govt coalition rejects proposal on dropping charges against them Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
PAD continues protesting after emergency lifted Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Somchai the favourite to be next PM Bangkok Post, Thailand -
PPP now backs Somchai Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Thai ruling party to pick new PM Monday Xinhua, China -
Thailand lifts state of emergency Channel 4 News, UK -
Thailand lifts state of emergency AFP -
Not many will oppose if new PM is from PPP: Poll Bangkok Post, Thailand -
State of emergency lifted in Bangkok The Associated Press -
Thai government, security chiefs meet on emergency rule Reuters -
Threat To Thai Democracy Sin Chew Jit Poh, Malaysia -
EVN pleads poor as power crisis worsens VietNamNet Bridge, Vietnam -
Thai crisis deepens as Samak withdraws Financial Times, UK -
Surreal Thailand Financial Times, UK -
Somchai the favourite Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Emergency ends Bangkok Post, Thailand -
PPP backtracking on 17th Amendment The News International, Pakistan -
Paul Anthony McDermott: When the law is an ass, give it a good kick Times Online, UK -
Impasse on next PM Straits Times, Singapore -
Successor to Samak unlikely to appease protesters in Thailand South China Morning Post (subscription), Hong Kong -
Thai ruling party set to name PM choice on September 15: candidate AFP -
PPP now backs Somchai Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Ex-TRT executives join PPP talks on next PM Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
