Suthep Threatens Redshirts With Armed Militants
(20 February) Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has delivered a thinly-veiled threat that Redshirts supporters might face armed militants allied to his movements.
Hotel Forced To Pay PCAD Monk 120,000 Baht
BANGKOK - An anti-government Buddhist monk activist has coerced a hotel into paying him 120,000 baht in "compensation" money after the hotel cancelled his reservation.
CMPO To Appeal Restriction On Emergency Powers
(20 February) The Centre for Maintaining Peace and Order (CMPO) said it will appeal the court ruling which effectively strips the government of powers under the emergency decree.
Malaysia Voices Hope For Thai Deep South's Peace Talk
(19 February) The Malaysian mediator for the negotiation between the Thai authorities and the Islamic separatists in the southern border provinces said he hoped the peace dialogue will resume soon.
UDD Leader Shooting Suspects Released On Bail
(20 February) Four military officers accused of engineering the assassination attempt of a Redshirt leader have been released on bail.
EC Member Accuses Facebook Page Of Libel
(20 February) A member of the Election Commission (EC) has voiced his intention to sue a Facebook page for allegedly defaming him.
Protest Clashes: 100,000 Baht For Slain Officer's Family
(19 February) The family of policeman shot dead during a crackdown on anti-government protesters at Ratchadamnoen Avenue would be paid 100,000 baht in compensation.
Grenade-Kicking Policeman In Stable Condition
(19 February) In one of the most iconic and widely shared videos of the clashes between riot police and anti-government protesters in Bangkok yesterday, a group of policemen were huddling together with their shields up, facing the demonstrators.
Court Strips Govt Of Various Emergency Powers
(19 February) The Civil Court has sided with anti-government protesters by effectively stripping the government of many powers provided by the emergency decree.
Kwanchai Assassination Suspects Surrendered To Police
(19 February) After several days of delay, the Royal Thai Army finally delivered suspects accused of shooting a Redshirts leader to the police.
