BANGKOK - Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency in the capital today after street fighting overnight between supporters and opponents of the government left one man dead and dozens injured.
The developments followed a threat by state
BANGKOK, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej insisted through the Radio of Thailand on Thursday morning that he will not resign although the anti-government People 's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) pressed him by occupying
BANGKOK, Thailand—Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej on Saturday refused to bow to the demands of anti-government protesters who vowed to besiege his office until he resigned.
More than 20,000 demonstrators broke through a police cordon to occupy the area
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The debate was set to continue Thursday.
With his partners seemingly behind him, Samak was expected to win the vote, although he will continue to face street protests that have hounded his government for the past month.
Facing chaotic street protests demanding his resignation, Thailand's embattled prime minister turned to lawmakers Sunday to find a way out of the crisis, but ended up having to fend off his critics' calls to step down or call new elections.
Thailand Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej says he will not resign
despite growing pressure for him to step down. The Thai leader's vow
came as anti-government protesters occupied his headquarters for a
fifth day. Ron Corben in Bangkok has this report.
MANILA, Philippines -- Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej bought vegetables, meat and shrimp from the Guadalupe wet market in Makati City early Friday morning, commenting that the prices -- even tho...
BANGKOK, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Thailand and Myanmar have signed an investment accord aimed at protecting Thai investors in Myanmar and helping boost foreign investment in Thailand, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported Saturday.
The agreement was
BANGKOK, Thailand — When Samak Sundaravej became Thailand's prime minister on Feb. 6, pundits wondered how long it would take for his pugnacious streak to emerge.
Thai protesters hold placards and photograph of the military and right wing groups
BANGKOK, Thailand Thai anti-government protesters occupying the grounds of the prime minister's office forced several hundred policemen off the compound early Friday and promised more action in their bid to oust the leader.
Police exercised restraint