PM Delivers Policy Speech
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Tuesday 30th December, 2008 at 15:15:50| Words: 40 words | Category: News Photos
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva delivers his maiden policy speech at the Foreign Ministry in Bangkok December 30, 2008. (REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang)
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva delivers his maiden policy speech at the Foreign Ministry in Bangkok December 30,2008. (REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang)
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Red Shirts Surround Thai Parliament
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Monday 29th December, 2008 at 17:37:06| Words: 119 words | Category: News Photos
Supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra hold banners during a protest against the government outside Parliament in Bangkok December 29, 2008. Hundreds of protesters rallied against Thailand's new government in central Bangkok on Monday, hours before Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was due to make his maiden policy speech to parliament. (REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang)
Supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra shout slogans as they block the entrance of Parliament in Bangkok on December 29, 2008. A rally by thousands of protesters outside the Thai parliament building forced the government to delay Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's maiden policy address, officials said. Satit Wonghnongtaey, minister attached to the prime minister's office, said the ruling party agreed to postpone Abhisit's speech until tomorrow. (AFP/Getty Images)
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Supporters of Thaksin
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Sunday 28th December, 2008 at 23:07:02| Words: 118 words | Category: News Photos
Supporters of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra protest at Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thousands of supporters of the fugitive former Thai premier rallied against new leader Abhisit Vejjajiva Sunday, threatening to engulf the kingdom in a fresh wave of political unrest. (AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)
Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra wave a Thai flag during a protest against the government in Bangkok December 28, 2008. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Sunday that police would not use force against demonstrators who have closed a road at Parliament and begun to attack his coalition government which assumed power less than a week ago, local Thai newspapers reported. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa (THAILAND)
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Thai Scorpion Queen
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Saturday 27th December, 2008 at 15:05:15| Words: 52 words | Category: News Photos
Thai woman Nong Na releases a scorpion from her mouth after a successful world record attempt at a shopping mall in Pattaya, eastern Thailand. Nong held the live scorpion in her mouth for over two minutes, setting a world record. (AFP/Christophe Archambault)
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Tsunami Fourth Anniversary
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Friday 26th December, 2008 at 16:56:47| Words: 90 words | Category: News Photos
Thais and others gather to offer prayers for the dead during remembrance services at Dolphin Park on Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, on the fourth anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)
Thais and others offer prayers during remembrance services at Dolphin Park on Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, on the fourth anniversary of the Asian Tsunami. From India to Indonesia, communal prayers, shared meals and candlelight vigils were held Friday to honor victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)
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Elephants Dressed as Santa Claus
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Thursday 25th December, 2008 at 18:54:58| Words: 45 words | Category: News Photos
An elephant dressed as Santa Claus performs for students during Christmas celebrations at Jirasart school in Ayutthaya province, 70 km (44 miles) north of Bangkok. (REUTERS/Stringer)
Children and an elephant dressed in Santa Claus costumes pose for photographers during Christmas celebrations at Jirasart school. (REUTERS/Stringer)
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Dragon Descendants Museum
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Thursday 25th December, 2008 at 10:39:17| Words: 122 words | Category: Travel Photos
The Grand opening Ceremony of the Dragon Descendants Museum in Suphan Buri Province took place on 24th December 2008. Located 200 km northwest of Bangkok, the giant Dragon shaped museum is the newest attraction in the province. It focuses on Chinese history and the migration of Chinese clans to neighbouring countries such as Thailand, where they established successful business empires.The Dragon statue building, which has water splashing from its mouth, measures 135 meters long, 35 meters high and 18 meters wide. Inside the building, there are 20 rooms that display historical collections and information on Chinese dynasties, literature and traditions dating back 5,000 years. The museum took nearly two years to build. (ThaiPhotoBlogs.com/Richard Barrow)
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PM Gives National Team Support
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Wednesday 24th December, 2008 at 18:57:54| Words: 78 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (R) shakes hands with Thailand's soccer coach Peter Reid during their Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup 2008 final soccer match against Vietnam at the Rajamangala national stadium in Bangkok December 24, 2008. Final Score: Thailand 1-2 Vietnam (REUTERS/Stringer)
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva shakes hands with Thailand's soccer player Nataporn Phanrit before the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup 2008 final soccer match between Thailand and Vietnam at the Rajamangala national stadium in Bangkok December 24, 2008. (REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom)
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Kasit Piromya
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Wednesday 24th December, 2008 at 12:41:17| Words: 60 words | Category: People in the News
Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya apologised to Thai people over his controversial interview over airport closures, saying he has no intention to harm the country and Thai people. Kasit is quoted by The Telegraph that he enjoyed the airport closures by protesters led by People's Alliance for Democracy because the food was good and the music was excellent.(REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom)
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