Burma-based Democratic Karen Buddhist Army (DKBA) attacked a Thai border village this past weekend. It looks like their were after the head of the village Mr. Boonlert because last time they try to kill him he fled. This time they tried to fire grenades when then had come in on Thai territory. Tree defence volunteers…
If there is another coup in Thailand the UDD (United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship) will take to weapons and fight the military to protect the government. The UDD has clashed with PAD before and are loyal to the Thaksin government. The UDD has been to secret training camps where they learned to fight the…
The Thai government is talking with it political partners and off course with the former PM of Thailand. The former PM Thaksin is off course in exile but still control the Thailand from there. Most people are tired of these puppet governments and want a real Thai government to take control. One other sign that…
It got a bit hot this morning when the Army chief Anupong apparently did a silent coup. He wanted the PM to resign after the clashes with the PAD. Later I the afternoon the spokes person for Army chief Anupong went out and said that no such advice or order has been given. So right…
China keeps dumping dangerous milk with melamine inside. Now the Dutch Mill brand “Mali” had very high levels of melamine. It looks like the Soya milk is the best alternative or just fresh milk. Baby products with dried milk are not a good option right now before this blows over. The Thai government and the…
Cambodia and Thailand is now firing at each other along the border. After a long stand off the troops suddenly start firing and sending rockets. Reuters, the Thai government and the Cambodian government have confirmed this but they have not said who started the shooting. The Thai government has told Thai people to run for…
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