Thailand and Cambodia Restore Diplomatic Relations
Thailand has announced that they will be resuming diplomatic relations with Cambodia. The announcement was made shortly after Cambodia confirmed that Thaksin Shinawatra had resigned his role as economic adviser to Phnom Penh. In November 2009, Cambodia’s decision to appoint the controversial Thaksin as an economic adviser led to a major diplomatic rift between Bangkok [...]
The Thaksin Shinawatra Factor
It is impossible to discuss Thailand’s ongoing political problems without referring to the former Thai prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra. No other politician in Thailand has managed to divide opinion as much as Thaksin. He has been a figure-head for the red shirt movement but a figure of hate and revulsion for those opposed to the [...]
Fatal Bomb Blast at Bangkok Bus Stop
An explosive device hidden in a garbage container has killed one person and injured at least eight others in central Bangkok. The incident took place at a bus-stop outside the Big C supermarket on Ratchadamri Road in the central shopping area of Bangkok. The Big C supermarket is opposite the Central World shopping mall which [...]
Is it Safe to Visit Bangkok and Thailand Now?
During the recent protests in Thailand, a number of countries issued travel advisories warning against travel to Bangkok. Some embassies also advised against travel to other parts of Thailand. Most countries have now relaxed these advisories, but some tourists may still be wondering whether it is safe to visit Bangkok or other parts of Thailand [...]
Thai PM and Ministers Survive No Confidence Vote
Thailand’s prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, has survived a no-confidence vote following the recent violence in Bangkok. Abhisit and five of his ministers were facing censure for the way in which they handled the anti-government red shirt protest which began in Bangkok in mid-March and finally ended amid violent scenes in May. Speaking during the debate, [...]
Thaksin Shinawatra Faces Terrorism Charges
The Thai Criminal Court has today approved an arrest warrant for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra on terrorism charges. The Thai government have accused Thaksin of being one of the key figures behind the recent unrest in Bangkok. The arrest warrant was approved following a presentation of evidence by the Thai authorities. A number of [...]
Order Restored in Bangkok
Thai security officials have announced that order has been returned to Bangkok. The sporadic and isolated incidents which occurred in other provinces have also been contained. Parts of the Thai capital remain sealed off for safety reasons with some buildings structurally unsafe following arson attacks. The army and police are also continuing their search of [...]
