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Protesters move to besieged airports
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 7 hours ago | Political News
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apriljieh11 
By AMBIKA AHUJA, Associated Press Writers , Thailand – Anti-government protesters camped at Thailand's government seat were shifting tactics to join colleagues at Bangkok's besieged airports Monday as the politically paralyzed country struggled with more than 300,000 stranded travelers....
27 news stories / 3 blog posts / 21 images / 28 videos / 1 voice
The Political History of Thailand
Bangkok :: Thailand | 1 day ago | Political News
Posted by
mwilson16
Thailand Today In 2008, Thailand could not avoid the current crisis that’s gripping the city of Bangkok. Prime Minister, Samak Sundaravej has stated that he is not going to resign, nor dissolve the elected parliament. He declared a state of...
21 news stories / 10 blog posts / 6 images / 20 videos / 1 voice
Thai police confront protesters
Bangkok :: Thailand | 2 days ago | Political News
Posted by
BiodunIginla
by Xian Wan, Southeast Asia Bureau Chief for Biodun Iginla @ BBC News, reporting from Bangkok, Thaailand Accessibility Help Skip to content Skip to bbc.co.uk search Low graphics Accessibility Help Access keys help Search term Explore the BBC BBC News...
50 news stories / 8 blog posts / 18 images / 30 videos / 0 voices
Tear gas fired on protesters at Thai Parliament
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
In the first show of force against the anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok, dozens of riot police fired tear gas to break up a blockade by 4,000 protesters on the Parliament building early this morning. At least three people were seriously...
62 news stories / 13 blog posts / 15 images / 8 videos / 23 voices
Finger-pointing, steadfast determination on both sides of Thai ...
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai 
A day after violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters left hundreds injured and two dead in Bangkok, blame was laid by each side. Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, while striking a conciliatory tone, held firm in his belief that Parliament...
64 news stories / 21 blog posts / 14 images / 30 videos / 36 voices
Thai protest leaders surrender, granted bail, demonstrations continue
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
Leaders of the anti-government protests in Thailand have been granted bail after surrendering to police to face charges of leading demonstrations and the illegal occupation of Bangkok's Government House. The surrenders come after a court ruling that revoked treason charges...
39 news stories / 19 blog posts / 27 images / 30 videos / 26 voices
Thai anti-government protest leader arrested
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
Chamlong Srimuang, one of the key leaders of the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy, was arrested on Sunday morning in Bangkok as he went to a polling place to cast his vote in the city's gubernatorial election. "Let me cast...
56 news stories / 12 blog posts / 10 images / 16 videos / 10 voices
Apirak re-elected governor of Bangkok
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
Democrat Party deputy leader Apirak Kosayodhin won a second term as governor of Bangkok in the election on Sunday, according to local press reports, which cited unofficial results and exit polls. The Bangkok Post cited figures from Bangkok city clerk...
27 news stories / 8 blog posts / 7 images / 10 videos / 11 voices
Bangkok voters heading to polls in gubernatorial race
Bangkok :: Thailand | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
wisekwai
Thailand is known for it lively, tumultuous political scene, and among the most colorful of races this year is the race for Bangkok governor. There are many candidates for the job of heading Southeast Asia's biggest metropolis, and as the...
21 news stories / 14 blog posts / 11 images / 8 videos / 20 voices
Third 2008 Presidential Debate (Full Video)
Chengdu :: China | about 1 month ago | Political News
Posted by
spider-pig
Full Video of the Third 2008 Presidential Debate with Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain.
50 news stories / 13 blog posts / 18 images / 31 videos / 1 voice
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