With the selection of Samak Sundaravej as prime minister, Thailand has completed a transition back to democracy, but the bumpy ride may not be over. ...full story at New York Times
from New York Times on Tue, Jan 29 2008
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101 East - Bangkok Blues - 04 Sep 08 - Part 2 »
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| 06 Feb 08 |
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EU praises 'return of democracy' to Thailand » Bangkok Post Brussels, Belgium (Agencies) - The president's office of the European Union on Wednesday hailed "the return of democracy" to Thailand after newly elected Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his cabinet were sworn into office. |
| 14 Mar 08 |
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PM visits Burma, expected to discuss democracy » Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) - Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his team left Thailand to Burma on Friday morning, with the aim to strengthen ties with the neighbouring country. |
| 21 May 08 |
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PM: Watch tonight's PRD news » Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) – Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has read the transcribed speech given by Prime Minister’s Office Minister Jakrapob Penkair at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) but refused to comment. |
| 16 Mar 08 |
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Thailand commits to Burma junta cooperation » Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com, TNA) - Naypyidaw, Burma - Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has committed Thailand to an investment accord with Burma under which Thailand will try to boost the economy and help the military regime. |
| 05 Feb 08 |
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Bush congratulates PM Samak » Bangkok Post (BangkokPost.com) – US President George W Bush has congratulated Samak Sundaravej upon being elected Thailand’s prime minister, according to White House Press Secretary Dana Perino. |
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