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• Squabble over a UN Position From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (140 days old)

  Thailand's Supachai could be endangered by aide's gaffeJune 30, 2009 Asia Sentinel A small storm has erupted over the decision of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon to support the reappointment Thailan… more

• Thailand's lèse majesté law: Treason in cyberspace From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (141 days old)

  July 2, 2009 From The Economist print edition ON YOUTUBE, he was “thaiman 8”, a prolific poster of crude videos that mocked Thailand’s royal family. These days Suwicha Thakhor goes by another ide… more

• Thaksin mania lives on as Red Shirts go two-up against govt From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (142 days old)

  By Philip Golingai July 4, 2009The Star Online The opposition Puea Thai Party’s wins in the recent by-elections indicate that the self-exiled former prime minister is still politically calling the sh… more

• Thailand or Siam? What’s in a Name? From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (146 days old)

  By PAVIN CHACHAVALPONGPUN June 29, 2009 The Irrawaddy The ongoing campaign to change the name “Thailand” back to “Siam” has recently attracted greater attention because of the deteriorating sit… more

• Thai ex-PM's fortunes boosted by electoral results From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (146 days old)

  By AMBIKA AHUJA June 30, 2009 The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Two consecutive electoral victories that put allies of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Thailand's Parliament have bu… more

• Thai Government Gets Away with Murder From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (173 days old)

  Written by Giles Ji UngpakornTuesday, 02 June 2009 Asia Sentinel A state court rules the government was justified in the massacre of scores in southern Thailand in 2004 The use of force to disper… more

• Citizen spies and new political ties From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (176 days old)

  By Frank G. Anderson May 29, 2009 UPI ASIA Nakhonratchasima, Thailand — This week saw several conflicting developments in Thailand. First, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva became the first of 50,00… more

• A new colour in Thai politics From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (176 days old)

  Saturday May 30, 2009By PHILIP GOLINGAIThe Star Online After having been instrumental in bringing down three prime ministers, the yellow-shirted PAD, known for its massive street protests, is now see… more

• The sanctity of law From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (176 days old)

  Sonia Randhawa22 May 2009The Sun Daily OVER the last year, we’ve seen scenes of chaos, anger and mayhem. People stranded for days at airports, high level government meetings postponed and the near co… more

• Political reform in Thailand: Structural and ideological issues From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (178 days old)

  May 18th, 2009by Michael H. NelsonNew Mandala Commenting on Thai politics and political reform in Thailand these days is no fun, because the situation is unusually complicated, and the ideological … more

• Thai Netizen Network's Press Release: On the Cases Related to Computer-Related Crime Act From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (181 days old)

  Tue, 05/26/2009Thai Netizen Network Thai Netizen Network's Press ReleaseOn the Cases Related to Computer-Related Crime Act There are several Internet users who have been charged for violating the Co… more

• Shrinking space for honest debate – Nirmal Ghosh From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (181 days old)

  25 May 2009 The Malaysian Insider MAY 25 — Relative calm has returned to Thailand after the turmoil of April – but all is not what it seems. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva may have won the latest r… more

• Thailand imposes new restrictions on media From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (185 days old)

  By Frank G. AndersonMay 22, 2009UPI Asia Nakhonratchasima, Thailand — Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva last week assured journalists in the country that his government respected freedom of the p… more

• THAKSIN GETS NEW PASSPORT AND WANTS TO BUY ADRIATIC ISLAND From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (185 days old)

  May 19, 2009 Pattaya Daily News Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently had his Thai passport revoked by the government, now seems to have has acquired several new ones, including one from Montenegro. Not… more

• Liberia: Former Thai Prime Minister Seeks Investment Opportunities In Country Holds Talks With Boakai From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (185 days old)

  24 April 2009All africa.com Monrovia — Former Thai Prime Minister at the head of an eight-member investment exploration delegation has left Liberia after two days of holding talks with Vice President… more

• Thailand's Thaksin seeks business in Liberia From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (185 days old)

  Fri Apr 24, 2009Reuters Africa * Former Thai PM in Liberia, seeking business * Looking into mining, agriculture and gas * Liberia says wants him to invest, create jobs By Alphonso Toweh MONROVIA,… more

• There’s a new awakening in Thai society From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (191 days old)

  Saturday May 16, 2009By PHILIP GOLINGAIThe Star Online Politically turbulent Thailand is undergoing a grand transition, its people seeking a new and workable equilibrium. THITINAN Pongsudhirak, a Th… more

• Udon Thani: US crimes and secret prison unpunished From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (192 days old)

  Written by Azian Thahrir Tuesday, 31 March 2009wfol.tv The International Criminal Court (ICC), hiding behind jurisdictions and what it calls its limitations to act, has left the US President George W… more

• Thailand - World Report 2009 From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (192 days old)

  Reporters Without Borders 124 out of 173 in the latest worldwide index Area: 514,000 sq. km.  Population: 65,493,298  Language: Thai  Head of government: Abhisit Vejjajiva, since … more

• Thailand: Replace Flawed Rights Panel From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (193 days old)

  Unqualified Candidates Were Selected by Secret and Illegal Process May 13, 2009 Human Rights Watch (New York) - The newly appointed members of Thailand's National Human Rights Commission, whose … more

• Thailand's front page horror show From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (193 days old)

  Academics try to tame Thai newspapers' taste for gruesome page-one photos By Patrick Winn - Global Post May 13, 2009 BANGKOK — Each morning, Thailand’s newspaper racks offer a gallery of gore. F… more

• Suwicha Thakor?s life after sentencing From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (193 days old)

  Wed, 13/05/2009Prachatai ‘Please help me!  I’ve no one to turn to,’ Thitima Thakor panicked over the phone in the morning of May 12. ‘What’s happened?’ ‘Five days ago, Nui (Suwicha’s nickname) was … more

• Thailand postpones Asia leaders summit again From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (194 days old)

  May 13, 2009 Asia One News BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand will try to reconvene a summit of Asian leaders in October, Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya said on Wednesday, the latest postpon… more

• Army Chief denies double standards in handling yellow and red rallies From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (194 days old)

  Mon, 11/05/2009Prachatai Matichon reported an interview which Army Chief Gen Anupong Paojinda had with 100.5 FM radio station on May 9 Gen Anupong said that when there was a melee between yellow and… more

• Thailand turns into Indonesia - and vice versa From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (195 days old)

  Peter Hartcher May 12, 2009 The Sydney Morning Herald Thailand likes to call itself The Land of Smiles. And for a while after the advent of democracy in 1992 this seemed to be unusually accurate … more

• Respecting the Thai king – and others too From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (197 days old)

  By Frank G. AndersonMay 08, 2009UPI Asia Nakhonratchasima, Thailand — Finally someone has begun a detailed compilation of lèse majesté – insulting the monarchy – cases in Thailand. The importance of … more

• NHRC no longer complies with Paris Principles, must lose status in United Nations forums From stopmedia in Thai Reporter (198 days old)

  Fri, 08/05/2009AHRCPrachatai An Open Letter to the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for Human Rights by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) Jennifer Lynch Chairpers… more

• Media caught in the middle of Thai conflict From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (198 days old)

  April 29, 2009By Shawn W. Crispin/Southeast Asia RepresentativeThe Committee to Protect Journalists The media have become part and parcel of Thailand's intensifying political conflict: Two privatel… more

• Fear and loathing marks Thailand’s malicious monarchy From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (199 days old)

  May 7, 2009Tribune Magazine Thailand’s monarchy is an affront to democracy. James Anstruther reports on how King Bhumibol Adulyadej crushes all dissent THE King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, is a… more

• My friend is my enemy in Thailand From chapter11 in Thai Reporter (200 days old)

  By Shawn W CrispinMay 7, 2009Asia Times Online BANGKOK - Once-coherent forces are fragmenting in Thailand, promising to complicate standing political alliances while disintegrating others. As Prime M… more

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