Posted on ธันวาคม 11, 2008 by hicomrade
By John Roberts 11 December 2008
After intense behind-the-scenes manoeuvring, Thailand’s opposition Democrat Party announced on Monday it had the numbers to form a new government and formally called for the reconvening of parliament. The push is the outcome of a protracted campaign by anti-government protesters, backed by the monarchy, the military, the state bureaucracy and [...]
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Posted on ธันวาคม 11, 2008 by hicomrade
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Newin Chidchob (right) has decided to side with the Democrats
By Jonathan Head BBC News, Bangkok
“It’s over, Boss.” With those three words, veteran politician Newin Chidchob finally broke the deadlock that has paralysed Thailand for the past three years.
They were uttered in a phone conversation with Thaksin Shinawatra last week, the man to [...]
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