Posts Tagged ‘Strike’
Day 11 – Thai Protest
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Thailand: What might happen next?
BBC News -
Thousands of protesters in Bangkok have besieged Government House, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. They have been there for more than a week, and show no sign of leaving – but neither does Mr Samak.
Thai PM mulls ending state of emergency AFP -
Thai leader refuses to negotiate with protesters USA Today -
Thailand Flags End to Emergency Rule Amid Vote Plan (Update3) Bloomberg
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Thailand: political crisis continues, economy in danger AsiaNews.it, Italy -
What do the Thai demonstrations mean for Burma? Democratic Voice of Burma, Norway -
Every which way but loose United Press International, Asia, Hong Kong -
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Thai PM buys time with referendum plan
Reuters -
By Darren Schuettler BANGKOK (Reuters) – Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has bought some time with a referendum aimed at defusing street protests, but it will do nothing to resolve Thailand’s fundamental political conflict, analysts say.
Thai PM says considering lifting emergency rule Forbes, NY -
Senate speaker steps into Thai crisis CNN -
Thai Parliament asks Senate speaker to mediate The Associated Press -
Thai Senate approves first reading of referendum bill Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
Referendum plan wins little support as Thai crisis drags AFP -
Thai protesters in for the long haul TVNZ, New Zealand -
Free media amplifies Thai protests Asia Times Online, Hong Kong -
Thai PM to review state of emergency Sydney Morning Herald, Australia -
Port workers join Thai strike Cargonews Asia, Hong Kong -
Critics dismiss Thai referendum BBC News, UK -
Thailand could miss tourism targets amid ongoing unrest asap News, UK -
2 students shot, wounded at Thai protest rally The Associated Press -
INTERVIEW WITH KRAISAK CHOONHAVEN Special Broadcasting Service, Australia -
101 East: Bangkok Blues Aljazeera.net, Qatar -
Protesters fired upon The Mercury (subscription), South Africa -
Shutdown easing: Some southern line trains resume service Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
MEDIA-THAILAND: Satellite TV Boosts Anti-Gov’t Protests Inter Press Service, Italy -
Samak Calls for Referendum As Thailand Crisis Deepens Wall Street Journal -
Thai stocks set to fall, political worries dominate Forbes, NY -
Bangkok EC affirms Governor election to take place on October 5th Thaindian.com, Thailand -
Army Commander to hold press conference on details of Emergency Decree Thaindian.com, Thailand -
Thailand: Two Students Shot While Marching On PM’s House Bernama, Malaysia -
Thai protesters enjoy free food, massage PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria -
Thai PM referendum ridiculed TeleText, UK -
PRESS DIGEST – Thai newspapers – Sept 5 Reuters -
Thais to vote on dissolving parliament Irish Times, Ireland -
PM Samak reflects on possible refertendum, resignation Thai News Agency MCOT, Thailand -
The Shortwave Report 9/5/08 Listen Globally! Bay Area Indymedia, CA -
Referendum won’t work: senior Thai politician Radio Australia, Australia -
Critics slam referendum plan Govt wants public view on how to end … Bangkok Post, Thailand -
State union strikes only sporadic Bangkok Post, Thailand -
Tourism sector seeks ways to limit damage Bangkok Post, Thailand -
ASEAN summit to proceed as planned Thai cabinet floats referendum … Pakistan Observer, Pakistan -
People’s Alliance for Democracy’s narrow nationalism in Thailand Times Online, UK -
Samak tries to defuse crisis The Asian Pacific Post, Canada -
Tej: I would quit if I faced political pressure Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
Referendum under attack Nation Multimedia, Thailand -
