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Yala Deadly Car Bomb Disrupts End of Ramadan Preparation

YALA — A deadly car bomb struck the financial district of Yala province yesterday as local Muslims were preparing to celebrate the end of Ramadan season.

NACC Given Two Weeks To Polish Corruption Case Against Yingluck

BANGKOK — The Office of Attorney-General has postponed its decision on whether to pursue charges of corruption against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in court, citing an incomplete investigation.

Reports: Yingluck Barred From Leaving Thailand

BANGKOK — Thailand’s military junta has reportedly barred former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from the leaving the country.

2010 Crackdown: Army Investigators to Join Inquest Teams

BANGKOK — Military representatives will assist with an investigation into the deaths that resulted from a military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010, a senior official said.

Junta Picks Panel to Write Next Draft Constitution

BANGKOK — Thailand's military government, which took power in May last year, today appointed a committee to draft the country's 20th constitution after a previous draft was rejected, delaying promised elections until at least 2017.

PEFOT 'Temporarily' Retreats To Lumpini Park

(10 October) After several negotiations, the anti-government protesters have agreed to relocate their protests back to Lumpini Park during the visit of Chinese Premier to Government House, where the protesters had been camping.

Redshirts Stage Mass Rally Against 'Silent Coup'

(24 November) Thousands of Redshirts have entered Bangkok to attend the rally at Rajamangala Stadium, displaying their opposition against what they describe as a "silent coup".

Military Chief Rebuffs Suthep's Call For Coup

(15 December) Supreme commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces has rejected protest leader′s plan to derail the upcoming general election.

Anti-Election Protests: Policeman 'Shot Dead', Many Injured

(26 December) One police officer has been killed and more than 90 people injured in the violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police around the election registration venue today.

Redshirt Activist Denies Links To Violence

(22 January) The police have interrogated the Redshirt leader of Pathumthani province over his alleged ties to a recent spate of violence in Bangkok.

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