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PM in a bind on Preah Vihear

Many people have observed that it was very "un-Abhisit" for the prime minister to threaten to burn the bridges with Unesco without eloquently explaining what on earth was going on in Brazil.

Appeals court to rule today on Veera's bail

The Appeals Court will rule today on whether to grant bail for terrorism suspect Veera Musigapong after a senior government official testified in favour of the detainee yesterday.

Thaksin among 25 'terrorism' suspects marked for prosecution

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) yesterday submitted for prosecution review its reports recommending terrorism indictments and trials for 25 suspects, including former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

PM lifts emergency in six more provinces

Decree to remain in force in Bangkok, 9 provinces until 'situation improves'

Thaksin's trial suspended pending his arrest

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to suspend the judicial inquiry into graft charges related to the alleged filing of false asset statements by ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

Emergency rule lifted in six provinces: PM

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday said he had lifted the state of emergency in six provinces with immediate effect.

Court to rule on Veera's bail Friday

The Appeals Court is scheduled Friday to rule whether to grant bail for terrorism suspect Veera Musigapong after a senior government offical on Thursday testified in his favour.

Thaksin and 24 reds to face indictment for terrorism

The Department of Special Investigation on Thursday submitted for prosecution review on its investigative reports, recommending terrorism indictments and trail for 25 suspects, including ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

Ruangkrai questions Chuan's qualifications

Senator Ruangkrai Leekitwattana on Thursday petitioned the Election Commission to launch a probe into the qualifications of Democrat chief adviser and MP Chaun Leekpai.

Prosecution witnesses a respite for Democrats: Nipit

Culture Minister Nipit Intarasombat on Thursday said the Democrats' worries on their party dissolution case were lessened after reviewing the list of prosecution witnesses.

Big C blast similar to previous ones

The method in which a hand grenade was modified and detonated in the fatal Big C Rajdamri bomb attack last Sunday is similar to that in two sets of explosives found and planted in Bangkok a few months ago, deputy Bangkok police chief Amnuay Nimmano said yesterday.

Nothing 'normal' about emergency

Despite being under emergency rule for four months, many Bangkokians still believe their lives are "normal."

Police dismiss charge against Pongpat

Police will not file lese majeste charges against Pongpat Wachi-rabanjong after lawyers and Thai-language experts concluded that the actor's acceptance speech at this year's Nataraj Awards did not warrant such a charge.

Deadline extended for yellow-shirts' surrender

Police yesterday set August 26 as the deadline for yellow-shirt supporters to give themselves up and face terrorism charges.

CRES meets today on emergency : NSC chief

Yesterday's meeting of the National Security Council (NSC), chaired by the prime minister, did not recommend lifting of the emergency decree still in effect in Bangkok and 15 other provinces.

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