Thursday 11th March, 2010
Bangkok demonstrators to be kept away from airport
Thailand News.NetThe main airport in Bangkok has been locked down by soldiers as the Thai capital prepares for anti-government demonstrations.
Thailand Deploys 50,000 Strong Force To Maintain Order During Protests
New Straits TimesBANGKOK: Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban on Thursday said that the deployment of 30,000 unarmed military, 10,000 police and 10,000 civilian volunteers to maintain order in the...
Lights Out At Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort For Earth Hour 2010
24 / 7 Press ReleasePHUKET, THAILAND, March 11, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort, a recipient of the ASEAN Green Hotel Recognition Award 2007-2009 for its "commitment to environmental protection...
Red Shirts To March At Noon Friday, Confrontation Expected
The NationFriday at midday, the red shirt will commence marching from across the country and plan to overcome every checkpoint in order to reach Bangkok, rally organiser
3 Civilians Killed, Another Injured In Pattani Ambush
The NationPattani - Insurgents trapped a pick-up truck of a TT&T subcontractor and opened fire at it before setting it on fire, killing three men and injuring another Thursday morning, police said.Police sa...
Three Shot Dead, Burned In Restive Thai South
West AustralianPATTANI, Thailand (Reuters) - Unknown assailants shot dead three people and burnt their bodies in Thailand's predominantly Muslim deep south, police said Thursday.The victims, who were all Buddhis...
Thailand: “grandma Hai” Gets University Degree For Her Fight On Behalf Of The Poor
Spero NewsRamkhamhaeng University awards an honorary degree in political science to Hai Khanchanta, who in 1977 launched a court case that lasted more than 30 years against arbitrary land seizure in Ba Na Tan. ...
Suspected Muslim Separatists Kill Four In Thailand's Deep South
Earth TimesPattani, Thailand - Suspected Muslim separatists on Thursday shot dead three Thai telephone repairmen and a 61-year-old salesman in two incidents in the violence-racked southern province of Pattani, o...
Bangkok Prepares For Bad Traffic Day - At Best - Feature
Earth TimesBangkok - Bangkok's notorious traffic is likely to get worse this weekend. The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), better-known as the red shirts for the colour its supporters wear,...
Pm Vows Not To Condone Coup; Willing To Step Down
The NationAbhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday pledged to overcome the political volatility, to rein in the situation through security measures and not to allow a coup under any circumstances."I am not trying to ...
Consumers' Confidence Index Falls
The NationThe domestic consumers' confidence index fell for the first time in four months on fears the current political tension may stall the Thai economic recovery, the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce ...
Thailand Deploys 50,000-strong Force Ahead Of Protests
BreitbartThai authorities Thursday began deploying 50,000 troops on the streets of Bangkok ahead of rallies by anti-government protesters that they fear could turn violent, the deputy prime minister said. T...
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Yahoo! News, who is overseeing the security operation, said "full deployment" began Thursday of 30,000 soldiers, 10,000 police and 10,000 civilian volunteer forces. "If protesters intrude into
Phuket's New Reservoir Project: Klong Krata
Phuket GazetteCHALONG, PHUKET: The Klong Krata Reservoir project has been delayed by several months while the agency responsible awaits approval to use Forest Department land needed for construction.
Thai Stocks Midday Up 7.28 Pt,1.01 Pct
The NationThai stocks composite index (SET) midday Thursday at 728.12, up 7.28 points, or 1.01 per cent amid Bt7.57 billion turnover. Blue chip SET-50 index was at 513.63, up 5.65 points, or 1.11 per cent. To...
Chai Offers To Mediate A Political Settlement
The NationChai Chidchob said on Thursday."I am willing to act as a go-between in order to pave way for talks," he said.Chai voiced optimism that the upcoming rally would not spiral of control because ...
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Morning Starfell in February after three straight months of increases due mainly to higher oil prices and rising worries over the country's political uncertainty.
Thai Consumer Confidence Deteriorates In February
Quote.com(RTTNews) - Consumer confidence in Thailand declined in February, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said on Thursday.The consumer confidence index fell to 70.9 in February from 71.9 in t...
Hong Kong Stops Package Tours To Bangkok Ahead Of Expected Protests
Earth TimesHong Kong - Hong Kong suspended all package tours to Bangkok Thursday after the government issued a red travel alert on the Thai capital ahead of expected anti-government protests this weekend. The de...
Thai Rice Output May Drop On Drought As El Nino Parches Region
Business WeekMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Rice production in Thailand, the world’s largest exporter, may decline as drier-than-normal weather curbs yields, adding to signs that an El Nino may be hurting farm outp...
Soldiers Meant For Peace-keeping And Not Coup
The NationThe large presence of soldiers in the capital and seven surrounding provinces is deemed necessary to safeguard peace, the Internal Security Operations Command spokesman said on Thursday, dispelling co...
Thai Stocks Open Up Up 1.41 Pt, 0.20 Pct
The NationThai composite stocks index (SET) opened on Thursday at 722.25, up 1.41 point, or 0.20 per cent. Blue chip SET-50 index at 509.16, up 1.18 point, or 0.23 per cent. Top five active (value) stocks: AD...
Security Checkpoints Activated On Rajdamonoen Ave
The NationSince midnight of the first day of enforcing the internal security law, security checkpoints have been activated today at the designated rally site on Rajdamnoen Avenue and around the capital.Military...
Thai Shares May Continue Rebound
Quote.com(RTTNews) - The Thai stock market on Wednesday wrote a finish to the four-day losing streak in which it had declined more than a dozen points or 1.8 percent in the process. The Stock Exchange of Thai...
Thai Thriller Straddles Homophobia, Homoerotica
SINAIn the slasher-thriller "Slice," a cop-turned-convict tracks down a serial killer by delving into his own troubled childhood memories. Genre buffs in particular will be aroused by the high camp quoti...
Tourists Should Not Visit Areas Near Rally Sites: Thai Official Warns
People's DailyWhile the Thai government is confident to be able to control the political rally, tourists should not visit areas near the anti-government rally sites, acting government spokesman Panitan Wattanayakor...
Thai Police Ordered To Maintain Security During Mass Rally: Official
People's DailyDeputy Prime Minister in charge of security affairs Suthep Thaugsuban has instructed police to maintain law and order during a mass rally, Police General Adul Saengsingkaew, a 10-level advisor to the ...
Bot May Raise Rate In Next Few Months
The NationBank of Thailand (BoT) indicated that it could raise the benchmark interest rate as the Thai economy recovers in the coming months, Bank of Thailand Assistant Governor Paiboon Kittisrikangwan said. T...
Carlos Slim Tops Gates, Buffett As World's Richest
The NationMexican telecom mogul Carlos Slim Helu is the world's richest person, edging Bill Gates out of the top spot, according to Forbes Magazine. In its annual ranking of the world's richest people, Forbes ...
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