Anti-government protesters have blockaded and shut down a second Bangkok airport, officials said Thursday, just over a day after they forced the closure of the country's main international hub.
By physically shutting down Suvarnabhumi airport, the People's Alliance for Democracy has upped the stakes in Thailand's ongoing political polarisation. It has demonstrated the extent to which it will resort to mob violence to achieve its aims. ANALYSIS By Thitinan Pongsudhirak
The government on Wednesday rejected a "suggestion" by army chief Anupong Paojinda for the prime minister to resign, and the protesters who seized and closed Suvarnabhumi airport on Wednesday similarly declined the general's demand to leave the airport.
PAD, Somchai say no to Anupong's compromise
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and the People's Alliance for Democracy yesterday rejected a call by army chief Gen Anupong Paojinda for compromise with a new election and an end to anti-government protests in the wake of Suvarnabhumi airport's shutdown.
Indian navy asked why its ship sank Thai trawler
The Foreign Ministry is demanding an explanation after the Indian navy attacked a Thai fishing trawler off the Somalian coast, after wrongly assuming it was a pirate vessel.
Governments warn citizens against visits to Thailand
Many countries have issued travel advisories to their citizens who are planning to visit Thailand following the storming of Suvarnabhumi airport.
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The Suvarnabhumi Airport shutdown has scared away potential foreign investors and buyers in the property market, causing billions of baht worth of damage, according to Patima Jeerapaet, managing director of the property consultant Colliers International Thailand.
Airlines ponder options as blockade threatens hub status
The shutdown of Suvarnabhumi Airport by People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) protesters is not only costing carriers billions of baht each day but also driving airlines away from operating through Thailand's gateway.
Closure may direct investors elsewhere
The closure of Suvarnabhumi Airport may be the last straw for business sector and foreign investors, who say they will no longer be reluctant to shift investments to other countries.
Ricky Hatton didn't just prove he remains a real force at light-welterweight at the weekend, he also helped Thailand's Sirimongkol Singwangcha get back on the big stage where he belongs.
Both protagonists for the world strawweight title fight which takes place this afternoon in Phitsanulok, champion Oledong Sithsamerchai and challenger Pornsawan Por Pramook, hit the button yesterday, weighing 105 pounds (47.627 kilos) at the Topland Hotel where a large crowd of fans turned up.
Thongchai joins Prayad in the battle for Asia
Royal Trophy Asian Team Captain Joe Ozaki has named Thai golfing hero Thongchai Jaidee as the sixth player for what is arguably the strongest team ever to represent the continent in the match-play competition.
