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21 Nov 09
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Death threats for Thai PM in pro-Thaksin stronghold BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva visited the north of the country amid heavy security Saturday after receiving death threats over a planned trip to a stronghold of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra. |
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19 Nov 09
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Thaksin's supporters plan more Bangkok rallies BANGKOK - Supporters of Thai fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said Thursday they would rally in Bangkok late this month to force the government to step down, pausing only for the king's birthday. |
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19 Nov 09
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Fourth charge over Thai king health rumours BANGKOK : Thai police have charged a fourth person with spreading false rumours about the health of the country's revered king, after concerns over his condition sent stocks plunging, police said Thursday. |
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18 Nov 09
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Former Thai coup leader heads political party BANGKOK: A Thai general who led a 2006 coup that ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra became the leader of a new party Wednesday, saying he could even one day work with the toppled tycoon's allies in government. |
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17 Nov 09
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Thailand says diplomats visit alleged spy in Cambodia BANGKOK : Cambodian officials allowed Thai diplomats Tuesday to make their first visit to a Thai national held on charges of spying on fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Thai officials said. |
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15 Nov 09
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Thaksin's opponents rally over Cambodia trip BANGKOK - Thousands of demonstrators from Thailand's royalist "Yellow Shirt" movement protested in Bangkok Sunday against a visit to Cambodia by their arch-foe, fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. |
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15 Nov 09
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Thaksin opponents to rally in Thailand over Cambodia trip BANGKOK: Thousands of members of Thailand's royalist "Yellow Shirt" protest movement are set to rally in Bangkok on Sunday against a visit by fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to neighbouring Cambodia. |
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14 Nov 09
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Former Thai premier Thaksin departs Cambodia SIEM REAP, Cambodia - Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra left Cambodia Saturday, officials said, concluding a trip which has stoked a diplomatic crisis between the two countries. |
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13 Nov 09
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Football: Singapore and Thailand to meet in Asian Cup qualifier on Saturday SINGAPORE : Singapore and Thailand will meet in an Asian Cup qualifier this Saturday at the National Stadium. |
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12 Nov 09
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Thaksin criticises Thai govt in Cambodia speech PHNOM PENH: Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra accused his country's rulers of "false patriotism" as he delivered a lecture in his new role as Cambodia's economic adviser on Thursday. |
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12 Nov 09
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Cambodia, Thailand expel senior diplomats PHNOM PENH - Cambodia expelled a top Thai diplomat and Thailand reciprocated Thursday, deepening a huge row over Phnom Penh's naming of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an economics adviser. |
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10 Nov 09
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APEC and ASEAN concerned over spat between Cambodia and Thailand SINGAPORE: The on-going spat between Cambodia and Thailand is of concern to the ministers at the APEC meetings and ASEAN. |
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10 Nov 09
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Thaksin royal comments fuel Thai-Cambodia furore BANGKOK: Thailand on Monday accused ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra of offending the country's monarchy, stepping up pressure on the fugitive tycoon as he prepares for a provocative trip to neighbouring Cambodia. |
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10 Nov 09
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Thailand's Thaksin arrives in Cambodia for tense visit PHNOM PENH: Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra landed in Cambodia on Tuesday to start a job as government economic adviser, escalating an already huge diplomatic row between the two countries. |
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08 Nov 09
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Football: Geylang Utd edge out Bangkok Glass to win Singapore Cup final SINGAPORE: The S.League season may be over, but local soccer fans still turned their attention to the RHB Singapore Cup final on Sunday evening as Geylang United defeated Bangkok Glass 1-0 at the Jalan Besar Stadium. |
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08 Nov 09
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Thailand says protecting "dignity" in Cambodia spat BANGKOK: Thailand's prime minister Sunday defended his actions in an ongoing spat with Cambodia over Phnom Penh's job offer to a fugitive former Thai premier, saying he had to protect the country's dignity. |
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08 Nov 09
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Thaksin to visit Cambodia this week PHNOM PENH: Ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra will visit Cambodia this week in his new role as the government's economics adviser, the Cambodian Prime Minister told reporters Sunday. |
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07 Nov 09
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ASEAN urges "maximum restraint" in Thai-Cambodia row BANGKOK: The head of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations urged Thailand and Cambodia to show "maximum restraint" amid tensions over Phnom Penh's job offer to a fugitive former Thai premier. |
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06 Nov 09
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Thais to scrap Cambodia oil deal in Thaksin row BANGKOK: Thailand said Friday it would tear up an oil and gas exploration deal with Cambodia, stoking a row over Phnom Penh's naming of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an economic adviser. |
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06 Nov 09
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Singapore says Thai-Cambodia row not good for ASEAN SINGAPORE - Singapore expressed concern Friday over the worsening diplomatic row between Thailand and Cambodia, saying "it is not good" for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). |
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06 Nov 09
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Thailand threatens to seal Cambodian border in Thaksin row BANGKOK - Thailand threatened Friday to seal the border with Cambodia in a spiralling diplomatic row over Phnom Penh's naming of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an adviser. |
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05 Nov 09
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Envoy says US ready to improve Myanmar ties BANGKOK - Washington is ready to boost ties with Myanmar but will not lift sanctions until there is progress on democracy, a US diplomat said Thursday after the highest-level talks with the ruling junta in years. |
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05 Nov 09
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Thailand recalls envoy to Cambodia over Thaksin BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand recalled its ambassador to Cambodia on Thursday after Phnom Penh appointed fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as an economic adviser, a senior official said. |
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05 Nov 09
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Thailand says Thaksin job may harm Cambodia relations BANGKOK - Thailand said Thursday that Cambodia's appointment of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as economic adviser may cause relations between the two countries to further deteriorate. |
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05 Nov 09
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Football: Lions warm up for Thailand SINGAPORE: They are a rare breed in a football world dominated by right-footed players, it is hardly a surprise coaches are desperate for talented left-footers. |
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02 Nov 09
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Two charged over Thai King health rumours BANGKOK: Two people have been charged in Thailand with spreading false information about the health of the king, after rumours last month sent the stock market plunging, police said Monday. |
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01 Nov 09
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One killed, 15 injured in Thai festival explosion BANGKOK : One man was killed and 15 people were injured when a hydrogen tank for filling balloons exploded at a water lantern festival in western Thailand, local police said on Sunday. |
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31 Oct 09
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Extradited banker detained in Thailand on charges of embezzlement BANGKOK: A fugitive banker arrived in Thailand after his extradition from Canada and was remanded in custody Saturday on charges of embezzling millions of dollars, a police spokesman said. |
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30 Oct 09
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Thai princess says king to leave hospital soon BANGKOK: Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, is expected to leave hospital soon after nearly six weeks of medical treatment, his youngest daughter said Friday. |
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29 Oct 09
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Football: Samut Sakhon edge seven-goal see-saw SINGAPORE: A see-saw clash between Thai sides Bangkok Glass and TTM Samut Sakhon produced seven goals as the latter side managed a face-saving 4-3 victory in the second leg of the RHB Singapore Cup semi-finals at Jalan Besar Stadium on Thursday evening. |
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29 Oct 09
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Four to be charged over health rumours about Thai king BANGKOK: Thai authorities are to charge four people with spreading rumours about the health of the country's king which sent stock markets plunging earlier this month, the prime minister said on Thursday. |
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28 Oct 09
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Thailand's Red and Yellow Shirt movements try unique ways to raise funds BANGKOK : Though they are no longer rallying on the streets, Thailand's Red and Yellow Shirt movements are resorting to some unique ways to raise funds. |
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27 Oct 09
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India's Sikkim looking to attract Buddhist tourists from Southeast Asia INDIA: India's northeastern state of Sikkim is looking to attract tourists from Thailand and it is trying to do so by promoting its many Buddhist sites. |
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27 Oct 09
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Thai PM backs autonomy for troubled south BANGKOK: Thailand's prime minister backed on Tuesday a suggestion by his Malaysian counterpart to grant autonomy to the insurgency-hit Thai south, as five more people were killed in the Muslim-majority region. |
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25 Oct 09
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ASEAN, China to set up centre to maximise benefits of free trade area HUA HIN, Thailand: ASEAN's ties with China have been given a boost with the signing of a memorandum of understanding to set up an ASEAN-China Centre. |
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25 Oct 09
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Thailand says Myanmar sees role for Suu Kyi in political process HUA HIN, Thailand: Myanmar's prime minister told Asian leaders Sunday that the ruling military government sees a role for democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi in fostering reconciliation ahead of elections in 2010, Thailand said. |
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25 Oct 09
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Thailand pulls off ASEAN summit at third attempt HUA HIN, Thailand: Massive security and better planning allowed Thailand to stage a trouble-free Asian summit, observers said Sunday, saving face for the politically turbulent kingdom after a series of fiascos. |
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25 Oct 09
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Asian leaders to pledge commitment to EU-style bloc HUA HIN, Thailand - Asian leaders will pledge to overcome their differences and push towards the formation of an EU-style community as they wrap up an annual summit in Thailand on Sunday. |
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24 Oct 09
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Japanese official says Myanmar could ease Suu Kyi detention HUA HIN, Thailand : Myanmar's prime minister told Asian counterparts on Saturday that the ruling military government could relax the conditions of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's detention, a Japanese official said. |
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24 Oct 09
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PM Lee warns of marginalised ASEAN if it doesn't stay relevant HUA HIN, Thailand: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has warned that ASEAN risks becoming marginalised if it does not stay relevant. |
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24 Oct 09
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Japan's PM pushes East Asia bloc at summit HUA HIN, Thailand : Japan's new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama pressed plans for a new East Asian community at a summit on Saturday, saying that the region should aspire to lead the world. |
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24 Oct 09
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Asian nations look to 'lead the world' HUA HIN, Thailand : Asian leaders discussed plans at a major summit on Saturday to "lead the world" by forming an EU-style community, while urging action from North Korea and Myanmar. |
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24 Oct 09
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PM Lee urges ASEAN to work on East Asia Free Trade Area HUA HIN, Thailand: ASEAN is working with China on an Air Transport Agreement to be concluded next year. |
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24 Oct 09
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China, India hold 'productive' talks amid spat HUA HIN, Thailand: Chinese premier Wen Jiabao and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh held "productive" talks in Thailand on Saturday, but did not discuss their ongoing diplomatic spat, an official said. |
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24 Oct 09
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East Asian nations to study free trade pact HUA HIN, Thailand: East Asian nations are to carry out a feasibility study for a huge free trade zone, officials said at a summit on Saturday, as the region tries to sustain its rebound from the global crunch. |
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24 Oct 09
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ASEAN leaders to set up task force for connectivity masterplan HUA HIN, Thailand: ASEAN leaders have called for the setting up of a high-level task force to prepare a masterplan on ASEAN connectivity. |
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23 Oct 09
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Thai king's first appearance since hospitalisation BANGKOK : Thailand's revered king made his first public appearance since being hospitalised a month ago, easing fears over the health of the monarch who has helped stabilise his turbulent nation for decades. |
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23 Oct 09
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ASEAN leaders launch historic human rights body HUA HIN, Thailand: Southeast Asian nations on Friday launched a new human rights body at a regional summit in the Thai resort of Hua Hin, an official said. |
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23 Oct 09
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Two men killed, one woman wounded in Thai south YALA, Thailand : Suspected Islamic separatist militants have shot dead two men and wounded a woman in separate attacks, police said Friday. |
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23 Oct 09
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Pattaya protest leader allowed to submit petition at ASEAN Summit SINGAPORE: A key leader involved in the Pattaya protests during the ASEAN Summit earlier this year has been allowed to submit his party's petition to an ASEAN representative, according to a report on the Bangkok Post website. |
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