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Was the removal of the Thai Airways President political?

By Bangkok Pundit Tue, May 22, 2012 10:30AM UTC

The Bangkok Post: Piyasvasti Amranand was axed as Thai Airways’ president and chief executive officer yesterday in a move he described as politically motivated. THAI chairman Ampon Kittiampon told a press conference that although Mr Piyasvasti passed his performance evaluation, he had communications problems with the board. Thirteen members of

Thailand: 2 years after the May 19 crackdown – some personal (and very short) thoughts

By Siam Voices Mon, May 21, 2012 1:37PM UTC

By Saksith Saiyasombut On Saturday, thousands of red shirts gathered at Ratchaprasong Intersection in Bangkok to commemorate the second anniversary of the violent crackdown against the anti-government protests on May 19, 2010 by the military. Ninety-one people have lost their lives and thousands were wounded in the clashes – protesters, soldiers,

Suan Dusit political index shows increase in support for PM; continued concerns over cost of living

By Bangkok Pundit Mon, May 21, 2012 10:00AM UTC

Every month Suan Dusit conducts a political index survey. The benefit of the Suan Dusit political index is that it is (1) nationwide, (2) a large sample size for the survey (5,403 for March and 7.213 for April), and (3) they ask the same questions each month which makes it easier

Thousands mark Red Shirt crackdown anniversary in Bangkok

By AP News Sat, May 19, 2012 9:06PM UTC

BANGKOK (AP) — Buddhist monks led prayers as tens of thousands gathered Saturday in Bangkok to mark the second anniversary of deadly clashes between soldiers and “Red Shirt” protesters. The scene Saturday was a sharp contrast with two years earlier, when Thailand was at war with itself and troops moved

Red shirt supporters mark anniversary in Bangkok

By Asian Correspondent Sat, May 19, 2012 5:58PM UTC

The Pattaya Daily News reported that the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) organized a protest of red shirt supporters today to commemorate the second anniversary of the massive, bloody protests against the Abhisit Vejjajiva-led administration.   The plan included honoring those who had lost their lives during the protest and