July 22nd, 2006 by admin
Armed forces chief says coup d’etat ‘only a rumour’
BANGKOK: — Thailand’s armed forces chief on Friday dismissed rumours that the Royal Thai Army has planned a coup d’etat against the government, saying that such an act would not benefit the nation.
Thai Armed Forces Supreme Commander Gen. Ruengroj Mahasaranond said the rumours regarding a military coup [...]
July 21st, 2006 by admin
Second Lao-Thai bridge to be opened in Dec
BANGKOK: — The second bridge linking Thailand and Laos across the Mekong River which is a common border will be opened in December, Radio Vientiane announced on Friday.
Construction on the bridge, linking Mukdaharn province in northeastern Thailand to Laos’ southern province Suvannakhet, began in December, 2003, and will [...]
July 19th, 2006 by admin
Rumors: the weapons of mass destabilization
Cabinet ministers are resigning en masse. The military is preparing for a coup. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra wants a bloodbath.
Conspiracy theories of all shapes and sizes are floating around among the political and intellectual classes these days. And while the country will find out soon enough what is true and [...]
July 17th, 2006 by admin
66 Thais in Lebanon expressed interests in returning back to Thailand
Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Chitchai Wannasathit revealed that 66 Thais in Lebanon has already informed Thai authorities their interests in returning to Thailand. gen Chitchai further stated that the Thai government has been in touch with the Lebanese government in caring for [...]
July 17th, 2006 by admin
700 poor people will be given artificial legs this month
Two charity organizations are helping make artificial legs for 700 poor people to mark the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to the throne.
Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin said the services, jointly provided by the Artificial Legs Foundation under the patronage of Her Royal Highness [...]
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