Samak Sundaravej

Thaksin plans his political comeback, new phone-in confirmed

manager.co.th
20 hrs ago
        

Bangkok - Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will fight for his political future and announce the clear political standpoint in a new phone-in next month, according to the Truth Today program’s organizer Jatuporn.

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THAILAND: Wasan to be compensated

ucla.edu
yesterday
        

The state broadcaster's president has to quit two and a half years before his contract ends due to conflict with Mcot's board Bangkok Post Saturday, November 15, 2008 By Woranuj Maneerungsee Outgoing Mcot president Wasan...

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THAILAND: Wasan loses job as Mcot president

ucla.edu
14-Nov-2008
        

'Bangkok Post' source says Wasan lost his job at the state-owned broadcaster for political, not performance, reasons Bangkok Post Friday, November 14, 2008 By Woranuj Maneerungsee Wasan Paileeklee has finally lost his job as...

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Explosions, hexes and romance

thestar.com.my
15-Nov-2008
        

Thai Takes By PHILIP GOLINGAI The illegal occupation of Government House since Aug 26, originally aimed at bringing down the PPP government, is in danger of sliding into a sideshow. Go – during the wee hours of the morning – to...

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PM mulls new office as protests continue

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15-Nov-2008 2 related
        

BANGKOK (AFP) - Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat said Friday he was considering building a new headquarters in Bangkok as anti-government protesters continue a three-month siege of his office. Somchai, the brother-in-law of...

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Thai PM plans cabinet reshuffle after royal funeral

xinhuanet.com
14-Nov-2008 13 related
        

BANGKOK, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat said Friday that he has planned a cabinet reshuffle after the royal funeral of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the late sister of King Bhumibol...

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Bangkok governor resigns over graft allegations

iht.com
12-Nov-2008 9 related
        

The governor of Bangkok resigned Wednesday after an anti-corruption body ruled a deal to procure fire trucks for the Thai capital from an Austrian company had irregularities. The National Counter Corruption Commission said...

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cnn.com: Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been living in self-imposed exile in London. cnn.com

Thaksin searches for bolthole after UK withdraws visa

independent.co.uk
09-Nov-2008 195 related
        

Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand and the man who sold Manchester City football club to its new billionaire Arab owners, was last night scouring the world for a refuge after Britain revoked his visa.

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State Department's warnings leave out a lot

freep.com
09-Nov-2008
        

Other countries offer more help BY CAROL PUCCI • SEATTLE TIMES • November 9, 2008 Seasoned travelers know that it pays to look beyond information provided by the U.S. State Department on its Web site when it comes to advice on...

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Bangkok Post: Push Burma on democracy

burmanet.org
04-Nov-2008 4 related
        

Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat began the obligatory nine-nation Asean tour yesterday. The first country he visited was Laos, and he will be heading shortly for Vietnam. He must travel to Cambodia - protocol alone demands that...

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