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Pause in the battle
03/12/2008 : Although it was much anticipated, the Constitution Court's verdict dissolving the three coalition parties is not likely to put an end to Thailand's protracted political crisis.
Hubbub of trouble
03/12/2008 : The seizure of Bangkok's two airports and an air control tower by supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy raises a serious question about the security of Thailand's main aviation infrastructure and the gateway to the Kingdom. COMMENTARY
Problems abroad
03/12/2008 : The political face-off between the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) and the Somchai Wongsawat government has not only seriously caused great political instability, but also tremendously damaged the country's international standing and reputation.
Two stranded Canadians die in van crash
03/12/2008 : Two Canadians trying to get out of Thailand died in a highway crash as they were trying to reach Phuket for a flight out of the country.
Hospitals to service stranded tourists without charge
02/12/2008 : Hospitals nationwide will be asked to service stranded foreign tourists without charge, according to the ministry of public health.
Suvarnabhumi to welcome incoming flights
02/12/2008 : (BangkokPost.com) - The People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) on Tuesday accepted the Airports of Thailand (AOT)’s demand to allow incoming flights to use Suvarnabhumi airport after the Constitution Court dissolved the People Power, Chart Thai and Matchimathipataya parties on charges of electoral fraud.
Chavarat appointed as interim PM
02/12/2008 : (BangkokPost.com) - Deputy Prime Minister Chavarat Charnveerakul was appointed as acting prime minister after the Constitution Court on Tuesday passed a verdict that the People Power party (PPP) was guilty of vote-buying in the previous general election and banned PPP executives from politics for five years, according to Government spokesman Nattawut Saikua.
Cabinet cancels December's Asean summit
02/12/2008 : The last act by the cabinet on Tuesday was to cancel the scheduled summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and partners due to take place in Chiang Mai next week.
Court dissolves PPP, Chart Thai, Matchimathipataya
02/12/2008 : (BangkokPost.com) - The Constitution Court unanimously ruled on Tuesday afternoon to dissolve the People Power (PPP), Matchimathipataya and Chart Thai parties after they were found guilty of vote-buying in the previous election.
