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Our prime minister and the rest of the world: The odd couple

THROUGHOUT the 12-hour joint house session, Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej repeatedly mentioned his.... ...full story at The Nation

from The Nation on Mon, Sep 01 2008

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15 Jul 08 visit Samak, Apirak ordered to testify in tunnel scam  »  The Nation The House committee on counter-corruption will summon Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and Bangkok Governor....
21 May 08 visit 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.
09 Jun 08 visit Samak rejects idea of help from ex-PMs  »  Bangkok Post Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej on Sunday turned down a suggestion by social critic Praves Wasi that he seek help from former prime ministers to help resolve problems with anti-government activists and rallies demonstration in central Bangkok.

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