Archive for the ‘Thailand’ Category
Thursday, October 16th, 2008
THAI and Cambodian soldiers exchanged gunfire across their shared border yesterday in a battle over a small and remote plot of jungle adjoining an ancient Hindu temple.
At least two Cambodian soldiers were reported to have been killed and five Thais and two Cambodians were injured in the afternoon battle at ...
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Friday, October 10th, 2008
Thailand has been in political trouble since Aug 26 when thousands of anti-government protesters seized the Prime Minister’s Office at Government House, and called for the resignation of Samak Sundaravej as prime minister who they claim he is a proxy of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
The Constitution Court disqualified Samak as acting ...
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Thursday, September 18th, 2008
Thailand's 26th Prime Minister has been sworn in today. Thailand has elected Somchai Wongsawat, a 61 year old former judge and brother-in-law to the ousted leader Thaksin Shinawatra. It is not clear what affect if any this will have on the negotiations between anti-government protester's and the government. However, only ...
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Friday, September 12th, 2008
The ongoing border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand centering around Preah Vihear temple have been delayed due to the unsettled political climate in Thailand.
Government spokesman Khieu Kanharith said by telephone that it was the least Cambodia could do to give Thailand breathing room to get its internal affairs in order. ...
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
For any of you currenlty in Thailand or travelling to Thailand in the near future here is an update on the political situation in Thailand.
The majority of the current unrest is concentrated upon Bangkok. Other areas of Thailand have had no protests or demonstrations and travel in these areas is ...
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Friday, August 15th, 2008
Just published a 148-page guide book showing where and how to enjoy responsible tourism activities in the three countries. Over 25 activities in each country have been profiled in "The Guide to Responsible Tourism in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam". Each activity creates income for local people, minimises potential negative tourism ...
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