The Thai People’s Declaration to the World

We are the people of the Kingdom of Thailand and are citizens who are loyal to our nation, our religion, and our monarchy. We gather here today at Sanam Luang in the capital city of Bangkok and are joined in spirit and in faith by Thai citizens from across the Kingdom.

What is Thaksin prepared to do now?

Thaksin Shinawatra claimed it was “an honour” to be appointed Cambodia’s economic adviser. As his motherland is staring at a major diplomatic row with a close neighbour and businessmen in both countries are bracing themselves for an unpredictable impact, there is a thin line between “honour” and “shame”.

FACE-OFF :Thailand’s had ‘enough’ and will not tolerate Hun Sen’s behaviour

Just as many had feared, the stormy relationship between Thailand and Cambodia was pushed to the edge yesterday when Bangkok responded to fugitive ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra’s appointment as the neighbouring country’s economic adviser by recalling its ambassador from Phnom Penh.

Thailand Recalls Ambassador to Cambodia

Appointing Thaksin ‘an insult’ to Thai justice system

The Foreign Ministry has responded to Cambodia’s appointment of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as its economic adviser by recalling the Thai ambassador to Cambodia.

Thaksin: Loy Krathong in Cambodia Nov 2 ?

Pheau Thai MP Pracha Prasobdi says Thaksin Shinawatr will fly his private jet to Cambodia on Nov 2 to celebrate Loy Krathong festival with Khmer PM Hun Sen.

FM tells Economist: You painted too dark and pessimistic picture of Thailand

The Thai Foreign Ministry has written to “The Economist” after the British news magazine has published several articles about Thai politics. This is what was published in the latest issue:

Special report: Revocation of Thaksin Shinawatra´s rank insignia

(image source-The Nation)

The recalling of rank insignia and royal decorations from self-exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made headlines over the past week. The Office of the Council of State is taking the matter seriously this time by advising the Secretariat of the Cabinet to revoke his rank of ‘Police Lieutenant-Colonel’ as well as 10 royal decorations received during his lifetime.

National Border Commission Claims Gen Chawalit Not Authorized to Talk with Hun Sen

The House Committee on national border affairs insisted the Pheu Thai Party Chairman was not appointed to talk with the Cambodian Prime Minister.

PAD Denies Direct Link to Veera Somkwamkid’s Protest in Front of Cambodian Embassy

The People’s Alliance for Democracy has denied being directly behind activist Veera Somkwamkid’s move to organize a protest in front of the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok. Veera had threatened to protest in front of the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok to pressure the Cambodian authorities to remove its troops from the 4.6 square kilometers area near the Preah Vihear Temple.

Myanmar Journalist Criticizes Hun Sen’s Remark in Comparing Thaksin to Aung San Suu Kyi

The Irrawaddy News magazine published a commentary article criticizing the provocative statement Cambodian PM Hun Sen made shortly after his arrival in Thailand to attend ASEAN Summit in Hua Hin, calling his remark ill-considered and insulting to Thailand and Myanmar.