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Govt to pay compensation for political victims tomorrow

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:00

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will tomorrow chair the ceremony to hand out the Bt579 million compensation for 522 victims of the 2010 political mayhem, Justice Minister Pracha Promnok said on Wednesday.

Democrats charge top DSI officials for lapse of duty

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:16:00

Democrat MPs, led by Suthep Thaugsuban, on Wednesday called for the National Anti Corruption Commission to look into the dropping of royal insult charges in connection with a probe into the alleged conspiracy to topple the monarchy.

July 19 circulated for Cabinet reshuffle

Wed, 23 May 2012 14:12:00

PM's Office Minister Woravat Auapinyakul said on Wednesday that he was in no position to comment on the Cabinet line-up in the face of the latest speculation that Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom was on the way out.

Suphoth defends his resignation for expediency reasons

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:11:00

Suphoth Sublom on Wednesday dismissed speculation that he was trying to escape accountability for graft, saying his resignation from the position of permanent secretary for transport was meant as administrative expediency.

Sonthi tipped to join House committee for budget vetting

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:44:00

The nomination of Matibhum Party leader Sonthi Boonyaratglin to vet the 2013 Budget Bill is appropriate without a hidden agenda, Rak Santi Party leader Purachai Piumsombun said on Wednesday.

Budget debate expected to wind up by 3pm

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:29:00

The budget debate has been constructive and useful and will likely to conclude around 3pm, chief coalition whip Udomdej Rattasatien said on Wednesday.

Thaksin 'hasn't abandoned reds'

Wed, 23 May 2012 1:00:00

Pheu Thai MP Vorachai doubts authenticity of online criticism of ex-premier

Power supply is a hot topic in Myanmar

Wed, 23 May 2012 1:00:00

Power shortages in Myanmar could become a political concern and a threat to ongoing reforms in the country if the government wrongly addresses the issue by politicising it and trying to blame armed ethnic groups.

Pheu Thai MP for Udon Thani in bunfight with key red shirt

Wed, 23 May 2012 1:00:00

A Pheu Thai MP for Udon Thani has blamed Kwanchai Praipana, a local red-shirt leader, for the party being defeated in Udon Thani's mayoral election.

Pay compensation tomorrow or we will protest, nurse's brother says

Wed, 23 May 2012 1:00:00

The Akkahad family announced yesterday they would camp overnight at Government House if compensation payments - for death and injury in the 2010 military crackdown on the red-shirt protest - were postponed again.

Populist policies imprudent and payouts to reds unwise: Wissanu

Wed, 23 May 2012 1:00:00

Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Kruengam lambasted the government yesterday on two issues - imprudent implementation of populist policies and paying Bt7 million compensation per red-shirt victim without a legal mandate.

PM's hotel meeting 'appropriate'

Wed, 23 May 2012 1:00:00

Ombudsman Siracha Charoenpanij said yesterday he did not think Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra had been involved in anything indecent when meeting with businessmen at a Bangkok hotel in February.

EC reviewing petitions to disband PT, Democrats

Wed, 23 May 2012 1:00:00

The Election Commission has completed one check and is investigating three other complaints, which could lead to the disbandment of the Pheu Thai Party.

Gov't at risk on compensation payments: Wissanu

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:14:00

Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Kreangam on Tuesday lambasted the government on two issues - unprudent implementation of populist policies and paying Bt7 million compensation per red-shirt victim without legal mandate.

Reds want amnesty for royal insult

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:25:00

A group of 100 red shirts on Tuesday petitioned the government to grant an amnesty to all prisoners serving sentences for royal insult under Article 112 of the Criminal Code.

Thaksin a loyal friend of reds: Natthawut

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:43:00

Deputy Agriculture Minister Natthawut Saikua on Tuesday criticised the Democrats for trying to drive a wedge between the red shirts and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Budget debate "going well": chief coalition whip

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:40:00

Coalition and opposition whips on Tuesday voiced satisfaction at the orderly conduct of MPs from both benches yesterday, the first day of the budget debate.

EC continues to investigate complaints against parties

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:37:00

The Election Commission has completed one check and is investigating three other complaints, which could lead to the disbandment of the Pheu Thai Party.

Thaksin at odds with reds over call for justice

Tue, 22 May 2012 1:00:00

The message on reconciliation from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is crystal clear but the outcome of any such efforts is still in a state of flux.

Some red shirts feel it's time to go it alone

Tue, 22 May 2012 1:00:00

'Self-centred' Thaksin speech leaves some feeling leaders are out of touch