Anti-government protestors siege Thailands Government House

Thousands of protesters, defying a court order to end their seige, are camped on the grounds of Government House, saying they will remain until the coalition government lead by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej steps...

Thai police use tear gas to disperse protesters

A  demonstration staged by Thai People's Alliance for Democracy ends up with confrontation with Police " 2008-08-29 15:00:03 - BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Thai police have been using tear gas to disperse a crowd of several thousand anti-government protesters who...

Thai Anti-Gov Protesters Vowed 'To Stay' Until Samak Resigns

More yarns on Thaksin and the cookie crumbs he left behind. While dear Thaksin and his family are enjoying the sights and fresh air of Surrey, situations in his homeland are not looking...

Thai judges issue warrants to arrest protesters

Following yesterday's massive street demonstations in Thailand, judges has ordered the arrest of the protest's organizers. Police have still been unable to negotiate an end to the protests, and they are ongoing."Thai...

Name Change for the Philippines

Can we really change a country's name in this times of globalization? Is it really high time for the Philippines to change name? What do you think? "If Ceylon could be changed to Sri Lanka, Mongolia to Ulan Bator, Siam to Thailand, Leningrad to St. Petersburg, Peking to...

Uprising in Thailand

Protesters have descended onto the streets of Bangkok demanding the resignation of prime minister Samak Sundorave. The protestors have occupied government offices as well as local media buildings. ...

2004 Tsunami aid workers sick

European papers are reporting that aid workers sent to Thailand in 2004 to help victims of the massive tsunami that affected the area are suffering from respiratory problems believed to be related to inhaling...

Post-Beijing Olympics Note: Filipinos can learn from Thai experience

Olympic medal-famined Philippines should really look into its neighbor, Thailand, to learn basic lessons about improving its chances of scooping the elusive gold medal in the olympics.  As this article reports, there is no short cut to success, if one is serious, it pays...

Cuban Boxing Fans Boo the British Anthem as DeGale takes Middleweight Gold

James DeGale has won he Gold for Brtain's Boxing Team in Middleweight, but not after some controversy after he claimed boxing rival Cuban Emilio Correa bit him.  DeGale accused the Cubans of "disrespect". ...

Thai king world's wealthiest royal: Forbes

  " King Bhumibol, 80 and, at 62 years on the throne the world's longest-serving head of state, pushed to the top of the richest royals list by virtue a greater transparency surrounding his fortune, Forbes...

Desperate pervert Gary Glitter heading back to UK

"His decision ends a two-day farce that began when he was released from a Vietnamese prison after serving his sentence for child abuse. The 64-year-old has been twice refused entry into Thailand and once turned away from Hong Kong after flying out from Vietnam. But Thai...

Gary Glitter 'Will Fly to London'

As NowPublic previously reported here and here, ex-pop star Gary Glitter has been embroiled in a complicated travel scenario following his release and deportation from Vietnam earlier this week. Glitter has now...

Glitter faces detention after refusing to board flight from Thailand

There's been more drama in the Gary Glitter extradition to the UK. After the chaos that resulted when Vietnamese officials allowed Glitter to be photographed like an animal on his flight to Thailand yesterday, Glitter has refused to board the connecting flight to the...

Thaksin to seek political asylum in Britain

Well, when there is act there is always consequence either is bad or good...think about it Mr. Thaksin."Thaksin, 59, and his wife Pojaman, 51, and their three adult children fled to London last week. Pojaman has been...

Vietnam Releases Gary Glitter

Former pop star and convicted pedophile, Gary Glitter, has been released from jail in Vietnam after serving a three year sentence for molesting two Vietnamese girls.Glitter will now be deported to Thailand, however,...

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