… the KorMorCHor coup by writing a major story for the Nation, that arms carrying pro-Thaksin forces, comprising of forestry reserves scouts and others are heading for a clash with PAD. Within a day of that article, the coup took place, with the given rationale that it was to prevent a clash. “If Thailand …
… for our nation,” she responded, without specifying anything except that “it’s all about free enterprise and respecting equality.” Well, yes, but surely there’s some actual new initiative worth mentioning, Blitzer followed up. “Gah!” replied the G.O.P.’s future. “Nothing specific right now!” The good …
… States was not the only country to name a new leader this week. In Bhutan, an insular nation of about 600,000 people located high in the Himalayas, a new king was crowned. 28-year-old Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, an Oxford-educated … [ read more] Kuensel - Bhutan’s National Newspaper Children …
… nor Nay Phone Latt, are accused of doing much more than using the internet and communicating with people who are opposed to current government practices and policies in their respective families. Article in local City Pages newspaper. Two good articles on Indigenism from Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz …
By Garry Harbottle-Johnson, Thailand. Police investigate the scene of Thursday morning’s bombing at Klong Toey Market. Photo: The Nation Newspaper CHIANG MAI, 13 Nov 2008 - Tourists visiting Thailand should not be put off by news of the latest bombing in the capital, Bangkok. This latest incident …
ROYAL FUNERAL Post pays tribute to beloved princess Joining the whole nation to bid a final farewell to Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra, the Bangkok Post has produced three special publications as a tribute to the beloved princess. Tomorrow …
… if the policy outcomes from your drug policy are all terrible, just announce some tough sounding new stuff to show you are doing something (evidence of effectiveness not required). Thai newspaper The Nation notes; ‘Normally, a move like this is perfect for frustrated Thai politicians looking to win quick …
… Nation quoted Obama: “Americans have sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of red states and blue states.” The paper then lamented the bitter “red and yellow” divisions in Thailand today, wishing they “could correspond to blue and red in the US.” Singaporean Prime …
… City has got a new (and very wealthy owner), the club is on the sunny side of the street. But for the former club owner and former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra there are nothing but problems. According to the newspaper Nation he has resigned as chairman of the Professional Golf Association …
# 2455 A Hat tip to Crof at Crofsblog for picking up on this report from Thailand’s The Nation newspaper, indicating that another bird flu outbreak in poultry has been detected in Sukhothai province. Bird flu spreads in Sukhothai By The Nation Published on November 12, 2008 The bird flu outbreak …
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