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Re: Protests update
Why Pravit's attitude won't be easily adjusted
20 Sep 2015
In the wake of military detention and his controversial departure from 'The Nation', outspoken reporter Pravit Rojanaphruk says he still feels a duty to make society more equitable, democratic and free.... (read more)... http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general ... y-adjusted
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Re: Protests update
19 September 2015
Police Allow Coup Anniversary Protest
BANGKOK тАФ A demonstration to mark the ninth anniversary of the 2006 military coup dтАЩetat ended tonight without confrontation with the authorities, who yesterday ordered the march be called off.... (read more)... http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.ph ... 6§ion=
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Thaksin tells Thailand's red shirt opposition: 'play dead'... for now
Sat Sep 19, 2015
By Simon Webb and Pairat Temphairojana
UDON THANI, Thailand (Reuters) - From self-imposed exile, the influential leader of Thailand's rural "red shirt" opposition movement has delivered a simple message to followers chafing at the military junta's iron rule: lay low for now, don't panic, "play dead".... (read more).... http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/i ... dChannel=0
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written by Thailand's ambassador
September 20, 2015
Regarding the Sept. 16 editorial тАЬJailed for a bad attitude тАЭ:
Most Thai people have had enough of street unrest, political paralysis and rampant corruption.... (read more).... https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions ... story.html
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PM launches 'people's state' policy
Prayut denies move iseconomic populism
21 Sep 2015
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has unveiled a new strategy to build "a people's state" to bring together the state, the people and businesses for the long-term sustainable development of the country..... (read more)... http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general ... ate-policy
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With King in Declining Health, Future of Monarchy in Thailand Is Uncertain
By THOMAS FULLERSEPT. 20, 2015
BANGKOK тАФ After nearly seven decades on the throne, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 87, the keystone of ThailandтАЩs identity and a major unifying force for the country, is in declining health. With increasing frequency, the palace has issued medical bulletins detailing his ailments, and in recent days his youngest daughter has led prayer sessions following a Buddhist rite normally used for terminally ill patients.... (read more).... http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/21/world ... share&_r=0
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Re: Protests update
9 years ago today
By Nicholas Farrelly
тАУ 19 September 2015
A lot has happened since the coup against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on 19 September 2006.... (read more)... http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandal ... ago-today/
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Re: Protests update
The local Thai printer of the International New York Times has refused to publish today's issue because it contains the article in the USA edition highlighted by Up2U two posts earlier. Not sure how much longer the article in the overseas edition will continue to be available for reading.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34322123
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Re: Protests update
22 September 2015
Bangkok Bombers Rumored to be in Malaysian Custody
BANGKOK тАФ Thai police have not confirmed whether two men arrested in Malaysia are the principal suspects sought in last monthтАЩs bombing of BangkokтАЩs Erawan Shrine.... (read more)... http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.ph ... 1442904143
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Prayut to extol regime gains at UN
analysis: PM faces criticism over Thailand's human rights record amid escalating crackdown on dissent.
23 Sep 2015
Prime Minister and coup leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to highlight the progress the government has made in fighting human trafficking during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, but how he will handle criticism of the ruling junta's poor human rights record remains to be seen..... (read more)..... http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general ... ains-at-un