Reuters Defiant Thai protesters scuffled with police yesterday as tensions flared on day four of the Bangkok government compound siege, but the premier vowed that his peaceful resolve would not crack. Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has so far kept his
Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has briefed King Bhumibol Adulaydej on the anti-government protests spreading around the country, a government official has said. The premier flew from Bangkok around midnight (local time) by private jet to the nearby
BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej was under growing pressure on Saturday as protesters determined to topple him occupied his official compound amid reports the army chief had suggested he consider stepping down.Thousands of protesters
(For more on the crisis, double click on [nBKK69595]) (Adds Samak flies to see King, paragraphs 2-3, one airport reopened) BANGKOK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej was under growing pressure on Saturday as protesters determined to
BANGKOK - THAI Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has briefed King Bhumibol Adulaydej on the anti-government protests spreading around the country, a government official said on Saturday. The premier flew from Bangkok around midnight by private jet to the
Thai authorities closed Tourist-packed Phuket and Krabi along with Hat Yai airport on Friday, stranding travelers at popular beach resorts. On the resort island of Phuket more than 5,000 protestors invaded the airport. Thousands of activists laid siege