virtualreview: thailand|world media

Phuket Taoist Vegetarian festival | Observer

vr@virtualreview.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:45 +0100

From the piercings to the possessions, Andrew Spooner takes in this colourful event

Phuket Taoist Vegetarian festival | Guardian Unlimited

vr@virtualreview.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:10 +0100

From the piercings to the possessions, Andrew Spooner takes in this colourful event

Thaksin's supporters plan more Bangkok rallies | Channel NewsAsia

vr@virtualreview.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:31:46 +0100

BANGKOK - Supporters of Thai fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said Thursday they would rally in Bangkok late this month to force the government to step down, pausing only for the king's birthday.

Fourth charge over Thai king health rumours | Channel NewsAsia

vr@virtualreview.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:29:52 +0100

BANGKOK : Thai police have charged a fourth person with spreading false rumours about the health of the country's revered king, after concerns over his condition sent stocks plunging, police said Thursday.

Former Thai coup leader heads political party | Channel NewsAsia

vr@virtualreview.org — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:47:26 +0100

BANGKOK: A Thai general who led a 2006 coup that ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra became the leader of a new party Wednesday, saying he could even one day work with the toppled tycoon's allies in government.

Rare crocs found hiding in plain sight in Cambodia | AP

vr@virtualreview.org — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:29:00 +0100

BANGKOK (AP) -- Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight - at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia....

Bangkok Faces Grim Future as Waters Rise | Voice of America

vr@virtualreview.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:26:24 +0100

Thai city, built along banks of Chao Praya river has long been vulnerable to flooding; poor urban planning careless expansion have made problem worse

Thailand says diplomats visit alleged spy in Cambodia | Channel NewsAsia

vr@virtualreview.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:13 +0100

BANGKOK : Cambodian officials allowed Thai diplomats Tuesday to make their first visit to a Thai national held on charges of spying on fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, Thai officials said.

US man gets nearly 20 years for Thai pedophilia | Sydney Morning Hearld

vr@virtualreview.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:27:04 +0100

A US court has handed 19-and-a-half years in prison to an actor convicted of abusing children as young as six on trips to Thailand and posting the images on the Internet.

Santa jailed for Thai child-sex trips | The Australian

vr@virtualreview.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:04 +0100

A US court has handed 19-and-a-half years in prison to a fledgling actor convicted of abusing children as young as six on trips to Thailand and posting the images on the internet.

US man jailed for Thai sex abuse | BBC News

vr@virtualreview.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:26:45 +0100

A US court jails a 61-year-old man for nearly 20 years for sexually abusing boys as young as six on trips to Thailand.

Santa Claus actor jailed for sex-tourism | Sydney Morning Hearld

vr@virtualreview.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:26:21 +0100

A US man who played Santa Claus at children's parties has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for travelling to Thailand to have sex with boys.

New president slams Thai Airways | BBC News

vr@virtualreview.org — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:27:32 +0100

The new head of Thai Airways tells the BBC that the airline continues to struggle with political interference.

Thai-Cambodia Dispute Raises Nationalist Sentiment in Bangkok | Voice of America

vr@virtualreview.org — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:27:27 +0100

Dispute between two countries centers around former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra's visit to Phnom Penh

Carter defends his handling of Iran hostage crisis | AP

vr@virtualreview.org — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:26:16 +0100

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said Monday he had no regrets about his handling of the Iran hostage crisis more than 30 years ago, saying he didn't attack the country as his advisers proposed because thousands of...