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10 May 22 - Red Shirt Massacre

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There's have been a huge protest against the Thai Government.. The protest holds the Symbol Color of the Red Shirts. And is also known as, the exiled ex-Prime Minister Thaksin's Shinawatra's Supporter. These protesters demands the present government, Aphisit Vejajiwak to step down from being the Prime Minister. The protest had been going only for a only few weeks... but nonetheless, numerous of chaos spreads.. These includes bombings in several areas in Bangkok. Who were responsible for the chaos is unknown.. A few days ago, there was an order from the Prime Minister Aphisit to resolve the protest, even by force... Soldiers were dispatched to completely clear all the areas from the Red Shirt protesters.. Even if it means, by force... It was a counter measure after the Red Shirts had broken through various of Police Barricades to seize a few important Government Headquarters. The Government, retaliates, by issuing curfew, and.... promising to "clean" the entire are

09 Dec 01 - Former Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej died

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------------------------------------------------------------------- I was assigned to re-start the project we started over a year ago again, and this is really time consuming. Not to mention of the 1-2 hours of phone talks everyday now... Gah..~ ------------------------------------------------------------------- On the morning of November 24, 2009, it was reported that at 8:48a.m. Samak had died at Bumrungrad International Hospital of liver cancer, at the age of 74 . The news shocks Thailand , as Ex Prime Minister Samak is a well respected politician. Ex-PM Samak died at 24th Nov 2009 due to liver cancer at the age of 74, over a year of struggle against the disease. Ex-Prime Minister, he was an honorable man, a very straight forward man who is an expert in both Thai Language and Culture. At the same time, Ex Prime Minister was also an expert in cooking, no doubt, none are staged, unlike Mc Dang or other people who cooks on TV for fame, Ex-Prime Minister cooks for taste, and he's

09 Oct 25 - “ในหลวง” ถวายราชสักการะพระบรมรูป ร.5 พระราชานุสาวรีย์ “พระราชชนก-พระราชชนนี”

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09 Oct 25 - His Higness's Recovery

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---------------------------------------------------------------- MSN Relationship : "Yes, I'm a 27-Year-Old Virgin" Every time Elna Baker hits the heavy-breathing stage with a new guy, she has to decide whether to lose her virginity. Listen (and laugh — she's OK with it) as she explains the perils of dating while Mormon. To read further: Click Here ---------------------------------------------------------------- King Bhumiphol Adulyadej was hospitalized last month due to a specific illness.. Although the His Highness's Royal News Association has been releasing latest report of His Highness's Health, the Investor in Singapore and Hong Kong were able to spread 'fake' lies which causes unusual Stock Market movements. On the 23rd October, the Wan Piyamaharaaj, (วันปียมหาราช) His Highness took the opportunity to pay his respect to His Ancestors in the Siriraaj Hospital. Although a bit thin, His Highness does look much better. Here's a few more pictures

09 Oct 15 - Thai Stock Declines from Singaporean Rumor

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----------------------------------------------------------------- 2nd time in a week that I ran over a poor snail.. Ugh, I need to be careful. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Black Thursday for the traders in the Stock Exchange of Thailand.. Thailand's Stock Market Bucks Asian Turn-Around Over Concerns for King's Health " Thailand's stock market has bucked an Asian turn-around because of concerns about the health of King Bhumiphol Adulyadej . The revered king is considered a stabilizing force in Thailand and has been hospitalized for nearly a month. " " From VOA News: Thai Stock Falls on Concern of King's Health " Ever since yesterday ( 14 Oct 2009 ), the Stock Market in Thailand had suffered an unusual decline. The source came from a rumor which was spread from the Straits Times ( The Stock Exchange of Singapore ).. The rumor was that... The King's condition is critical, and His Majesty is said to have passed

09 Sep 26 - His Highness Falls ill

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----------------------------------------------------------------------- I watched this movie with a few friends last night. It was really an awesome movie, deep in plot and meaning, especially some quotes which left us wondering all night long.. Quote from Proof (2005) Catherine : [ Reading Robert's Notebook ] "Let X equal the quantity of all quantities of X. Let X equal the cold. It is cold in December. The months of cold equal November through February. There are four months of cold, and four of heat, leaving four months of indeterminate temperature. In February it snows. In March the Lake is a lake of ice. In September the students come back and the bookstores are full. Let X equal the month of full bookstores. The number of books approaches infinity as the number of months of cold approaches four. I will never be as cold now as I will in the future. The future of cold is infinite. The future of heat is the future of cold. The bookstores are infinite and so are never ful

09 Sep 08 - Scout Chopper Set an Emergency Landing in Hat Yai

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This happened a few days ago. A Scout Helicopter Unit which was specifically assigned to scan any 'bombing' in Hat Yai, received a terrible remark from their superior for not being able to land properly after an early warning that the Helicopter's suffering from a major mechanical deficiency. The same Helicopter had been on patrol for months, after receiving warning that Hat Yai are under 'attack' by the terrorists group. I saw the same Helicopter on my way for work, and I usually spot the same copter during my stay at 'The Haven', it was at noon everyday. According to source, the Helicopter is a newly bought by the militant, and the cost is of course.. very expensive. The repair cost itself is estimated to be around 350,000 baht. So, good thing to hear, the pilots and 2 other officers were uninjured, but will probably suffer from the militant's law. If you're in Hat Yai, you probably can still see the Helicopter pass Big C. Cheers~

09 April 21 - Sonthi Limthongkun was Shot

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It was a habit for me to watch the news while having my breakfast, and I was surprised when I heard of this while I was having my breakfast.. " Yellow shirts' leader Sondhi Limthongkul shot " <--- Source of News --------------------------------------------------------------------- Sondhi Limthongkul is in serious condition BANGKOK: -- Sondhi Limthongkul is in serious condition after being shot as a bullet hit his left skull. The bullet is still in his skull, causing bleeding inside his brain, Vajira Hospital Director Dr Chaiwun Charoenchoktavee said Friday. Doctors are conducting an urgent operation on Sondhi and the operation is expected to finish around noon. Sondhi, a core leader of yellow shirts, known also as People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), who seized Bankok airports late last year, has no wounds on his body. His driver, Vayupak Mussi, was also seriously wounded from the attack. Doctors said later that he survived and was now in stable condition. Mean

09 April 09 - Thaksin Supporter "Red Shirt" Protest

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Last year, there was a very long demonstration by the anti-Thaksin mob, wearing "Yellow" as their symbol of loyalty to the King. At 4pm, there was news from a close friend who is in Bangkok, telling me to watch the ThaiPBS. There's also news of it from the internet. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Breaking News : Bangkok traffic paralyzed as protesters blocks main roads Abhisit sees no need for emergency decree at this moment [thaivisa.com] Bangkok traffic paralyzed as protesters blocks main roads <-- Click for details --------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm not in Bangkok at the moment, but I do remember the pain of the traffic jam there, now if the Red Shirt are closing the main roads... God knows, you'll be stuck there till the Red Shirt opens the road. There's a few pictures of the Thaksin lover, all taken from various of source. Whether it's Thaksin's loyalist. And they a

08 Oct 09 - Picture of Protesters and Police mob

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These pictures were taken from AP and other sources, or even personal friends. There were tons of pictures of this, but I'll post the interesting pictures. I'll keep this brief: The Stock Exchange of Thailand had plunged for more than 40% ever since the PAD started their demonstration. During the dispersal, police claimed that all they was using was Tear Gas , however.. There were some 'shotgun' like equipments on their back. Some said it was a Pressure Rubber Shotgun , some said it was a real Shotgun . During the dispersal, the police was 'thowing ' something ' on the protesters. PAD believes that it was a Grenade , while other facts said it might be a Tear Gas Grenade . Now now, lastly comes of when the police were in action with their weapon, an expert said that an Active-Pressure Shotgun can be equipped with other bullets other than the Rubber Shells . Facts said that the Rubber Shells can only be used from a 30m distance , but this picture clear

08 Oct 07 - Protesters Seized Parliament

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Following the event of where Thai Protesters illegally seized National TV Station . First, Thai have problem with Cambodia . Secondly, the domino of sub-prime is also affecting Thailand's economy . The Stock Market plunged, and here we see Mr. Bear again. Thirdly, we have this so called " PAD " or the Protesters who do illegal things on the claim that the government are also ' illegally ' elected. (Confrontation between the Government Supporter and the Anti-Government Mob was in Bangkok , funny thing is, Malaysian's Newspaper , The Star , mentioned that it happened in Hat Yai . Are they stupid or doing it in purpose of misleading the readers? ) On Sunday, one of the highest PAD leader who had a warrant of arrest purposely led himself out of his hideout and lured the police to arrest him . This obviously is a strategy to gather more Protesters to do their dirty work. The reason why they had to do this , is that the verdict from the Highest Court

08 Oct 06 - World Economy, and Thailand

Dow Jone Falls below 10,000 lowest in 4 years! All investors sure is taking a quick look at this. I'm one of them, surely blue chips are falling down quickly, now what? Oh and, just an hour ago, the protesters in Bangkok had seized an important area and declared that the government will be driven out. It's illegal isnt it? Blocking roads and disabling the government officials to work. Thailand has gone dow n from a fail to a rotten Kingdom .

08 Aug 29 - Thailand knows no law

Several days ago, the anti-government coalition had illegally seized the Parliament and blocked the path to several major roads in Bangkok . 2 days ago, the court had ordered a warrant of arrest on the 9 Leaders who are leading the anti-government coalition . After 2 days of mess, the PAD showed no sign of fear in the court's order, and had ordered the PAD 's volunteers to prevent the police from arresting them. This morning, after having enough patience to deal with the coalition, the police decided to open the road leading to the Parliament by force, injuring a numerous of protesters in the process. Angered by what the police did, the protester re-occupied the area , they rallied help from their men outside of Bangkok to: - Block the main road leading to the International Airport of Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi and Had Yai. - Protest discontinuing their work in the Train Station , thus, leading to a paralyze in various of transportation. Transport Strangled ------------------

08 Aug 26 - Thailand protesters seizes NBT

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Previous Post related to the People's Alliance for Democracy. PAD mob against Samak Emergency News: Thailand Protesters Seize State TV Top Story today: Bangkok Post - Thailand Protesters seizes State TV --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) entered the National B roadcasting Service of Thailand (NBT) television station Tuesday , forcing it of f the air. The group reportedly entered the back entrance of the station in the early morning and forced all employees to leave as part of their plan to force the Samak Sundaravej government to resign. The station briefly aired pictures of the protesters before broadcasting was cut. Police later arrested a group of 80 protesters , who were reportedly ar med with two pistols, knives, and golf clubs. But PAD core leader Sondhi Limthongkul deni ed that the men were carrying weapons, saying the break in was done peacefully

08 June 20 - PAD mob against Samak Sundaravej and People Power Party

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For some who are unfamiliar with the political situation in Thailand , please refer to my earlier post. Thaksin's Return to Thailand ----- Today is another big day for the Thailand . The political war between the in-parliament politicia ns and the off-parliament politicians are much worse than what everyone thought. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------- On 18th June 08, The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) has set Friday as D-Day to hold a major rally at Government House in what it calls a make-or-break attempt to oust Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and his cabinet. PAD leader Sonthi Limthongkul announced last night that Frida