Xi did not shake hands with Prayut ‘because of Covid measures’
GOVERNMENT spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri stepped in to explain that Chinese President Xi Jinping did not shake hands with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha because he is avoiding doing so as part of strict Chinese Covid measures, Sanook.com said this afternoon (Nov. 18). Chinese officials had added that Xi is also avoiding handing over gifts and […]
Read MoreApec summit marred by suspected North Korea ICBM test, protest
By Reuters and published by BusinessWorld.com ASIA-PACIFIC leaders gathered in Bangkok today (Nov. 18) for a summit to focus on economic woes but their schedule was disrupted by a suspected North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile test while police fired rubber bullets to disperse protesters. US Vice President Kamala Harris convened a meeting of leaders […]
Read MoreProtesters hold ritual curse ceremony at City Hall square
THE “People Stop Apec 2022” demonstration at the the City Hall square (Larn Khon Mueang) turned lively this evening (Nov. 17) with a ceremony held to curse dictatorship and overthrow all forms it takes, Thai Rath newspaper said. This ceremony was part of the commemoration of the 48th anniversary of the Farmers Federation of […]
Read MoreProtesters back off from marching to QSNCC to submit letter to foreign leaders
A BIG CROWD of demonstrators with some of them wearing dinosaur costumes gave up on an attempt to march to Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) to submit a letter to foreign leaders attending the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit this afternoon (Nov. 17), Matichon newspaper said. The protesters, who had gathered at […]
Read MoreProtesters stopped from marching to QSNCC
PROTESTERS from various activist groups were stopped from marching to Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) from Asoke Montri intersection around noon today (Nov. 17), Matichon newspaper said. The demonstrators, some of whom were carrying protest placards, were from We Volunteer (WeVo), Democratic Restoration Group (DRG), Supporter Thailand (SPT), Workers Union, People’s Constitution Campaign […]
Read MoreAmnesty urges Thai govt to help stop bloodshed in Myanmar
AN AMNESTY International Thailand team this morning (Oct. 16) marched to the UN building on Ratchadamnoen Nok road and submitted a letter in which the Thai government was asked to help stop the bloodshed in Myanmar as host of the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit that starts today and ends on Saturday Oct. 19, […]
Read MoreTuk-tuk procession goes across the city to protest against Apec, Prayut
THALU FAH activist group launched a tuk-tuk procession at 4 p.m. today (Nov. 15) to go across Bangkok in protest against the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit starting tomorrow and ending on Saturday Oct. 19 and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, Matichon newspaper said. Around 20 tuk-tuks joined the procession that began at the Democracy […]
Read MoreApec signage in front of Govt House damaged
WITH all preparations for the the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit taking place from Wednesday Oct. 16 till Saturday Oct. 19 having been made including safety, convenience and orderliness the breaking of a part of a large signage welcoming leaders and delegates in front of the Government House today (Nov. 14) raised eyebrows, […]
Read MoreThree groups ask to rally at City Hall square during Apec: Chadchart
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said this afternoon (Nov. 14) that three groups had applied to use the City Hall square (Larn Khon Mueang) during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit taking place from Wednesday Oct. 16 till Saturday Oct. 19, Naewna newspaper said. Speaking after a meeting on preparation for this summit with […]
Read MoreStop Apec activists determined to set up parallel stage during summit
PEOPLE’S network activists who have grouped under umbrella “People Stop Apec 2022” movement insist that they will set up a parallel stage to air their views during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit taking place next week from Wednesday Nov. 16 to Saturday Nov. 19, Matichon newspaper said this afternoon (Nov. 13). Ms. Pasarawalee […]
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