http://www.bangkokpost.com/webmaster@bangkokpost.comwebmaster@bangkokpost.comSun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:49:46http://www.bangkokpost.com/images/rsslogo.gif 15029http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132231(BangkokPost.com) - The committee for monitoring the national situation resolved that the joint meeting between MPs and senators on Monday will definitely start at 9.30am Monday, according to Government spokesman Nattawut Saikua. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:47:03 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132230(BangkokPost.com) - Red shirt-donning government supporters are asked to refrain from going to the parliament Monday, according to People Power party (PPP) MP and pro-government talk show host Jatuporn Promphan. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:26:16 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132224(BangkokPost.com) - People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) core figure Chamlong Srimuang announced the PAD will certainly rally at the parliament building Monday, as the group does not trust that constitutional amendment would not be discussed at the House meeting. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:08:29 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132222(BangkokPost.com) - Thailand’s tourism growth between the first and third quarters recorded 3.49 per cent, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kohsurat. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:17:06 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132221(BangkokPost.com) - Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat indicated the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) would be violating the constitution, should the group obstruct Monday's parliamentary meeting, and said the power to relocate the meeting rests with House speaker Chai Chidchob. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:57:58 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132218(BangkokPost.com) - Government supporters across the country on Sunday continued to visit Suan Kaew temple in Nonthaburi province where the United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) will organise another mobile political talk show called Kwam Jing Wan Nee (Truth Today). Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:47:54 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132217(BangkokPost.com) - More supporters of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) started assembling at Government House early Sunday. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:12:09 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132213Rangoon (AFP) - The head of the Burmese military junta called Saturday for all citizens to back a controversial "road map" to democracy, a day after the regime sentenced the country's top comedian to 45 years in jail. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:30:13 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132212The official opposition Democrat Party on Saturday decided after a rancorous three-hour meeting to field veteran politician and former deputy foreign minister M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra to run for Bangkok governor in January. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:00:14 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132211Surat Thani - Rescuers searched for a one-year-old boy missing after water runoff hit this southern province, drowning at least two other persons. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:59:37 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132206(BangkokPost.com) - The pro-government United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) on Saturday demanded the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) stop mobilising the public and using them as "political tools". Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:04:44 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132203(BangkokPost.com) - The joint meeting of MPs and senators on Monday will take place at the parliament and will not move anywhere, House speaker Chai Chidchob reiterated on Saturday. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:39:02 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132201(BangkokPost.com) - Chaiyasit Shinawatra, who served as army chief under his cousin and former prime minister Thaksin, predicted on Saturday there will be no violence from anti-government protesters on Sunday. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:52:29 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132198(BangkokPost.com) - Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat on Saturday expressed concern over the people who joined the anti-government demonstration led by the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD), especially young people, because they received only one-sided news and information. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:41:52 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132197(BangkokPost.com) - The anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) encountered another pre-dawn grenade attack, which left one dead and seven injured. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:40:59 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132186(BangkokPost.com) Thaksin Shinawatra's ex-wife Khunying Potjaman has appealed her conviction by the Criminal Court on tax evasion and the three-year jail sentence that went with it Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:35:47 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132184(BangkokPost.com) - The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (SERC) called on Friday for a nationwide strike by employees of all 43 state enterprises next week, in response to what the group alleges to be the government's violent means in dealing with demonstrators. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:43:03 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132183(BangkokPost.com) - Gen Chaiyasit Shinawatra, former army chief and cousin of Thaksin Shinawatra, declared Thursday he will enter politics, but refused to confirm he will throw his hat into the ring with the fugitive ex-premier. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:26:39 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132180(BangkokPost.com) - The minister of agriculture is hoping to persuade the Cabinet to issue a law preventing excessive land grabbing by Middle Eastern groups. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:33:02 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132179(BangkokPost.com) - Bank of Thailand governor, Tarisa Watanagase reaffirmed the baht's value is still moving in the same direction as other currencies in the region and has not depreciated much. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:48:50 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132176(BangkokPost.com) Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat left Thailand Thursday evening for the sixteenth APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Peru. The Thai premier is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with leaders of Russia, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:40:00 +0700http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=132167With the global recession taking an increasing toll on Thailand, bringing down overseas vehicle orders, and with confidence low among domestic consumers, all automakers are considering how to ride out the storm.General Motors has made the most dramatic move so far, announcing on Wednesday that it would suspend production at its Rayong plant in December and January because vehicles on hand already have met projected demand. Its 2,000 workers will be kept on but at 75 per cent of their normal pay. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:38:39 +0700