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Thailand denies retreat from border zone with Cambodia - Summary

Bangkok - Thailand on Tuesday denied claims that it had withdrawn its troops from a disputed border area with Cambodia, while maintaining it would not be the first to resort to force in the festering conflict ...

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Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Cambodia, Thailand, Hun Sen,

Wed Oct 15, 2008

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Fighting breaks out at Thai-Cambodia border

A gunfight broke out between Thai and Cambodian troops at a disputed border zone Wednesday, escalating a conflict that officials from both sides fear could result in a war between the neighbors.

It was not immediately clear how many troops were engaged in the gunbattle and if there were any fatalities.

'Fighting is going on,' said Maj. Prum Saroeun, a Cambodian police official. 'Soldiers in the field say that Thai troops fired first and our troops fired back.'

Thailand's army spokesman Sansern Kaewkumnerd said Cambodian troops fired the first shot.

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Related Topix: Southeast Asia, World News, Cambodia, US Military, US Air Force, Thailand

Associated Content

Where to Celebrate Halloween in Bangkok Thailand

If you've never been to Bangkok, Thailand, you'd probably be surprised to learn that a lot of people actually do celebrate Halloween here.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween, Thailand, World News

Tue Oct 14, 2008

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Palaces and assault - Bangkok, Thailand

Another day, another tour. Or two. First up is a trip to the Royal Palace, after lunch it's a trip on the river.

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Mon Oct 13, 2008

Buffalo News

Thai police used tear gas laced with explosive

In this Oct. 7, 2008 file photo, riot police fire tear gas at demonstrators outside Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand.

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BruDirect

Bruneian Attends Art Prize Presentation In Thailand

Khairil Anwar bin Jumat from Jerudong Primary School is attending a prize presentation ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand for winning in an art competition.

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Sun Oct 12, 2008

TravelPod.com Recent Updates

Bangkok - Bangkok, Thailand

Wonderful lightning storms in the evening. Cultural highlights Grand Palace - fantastic Largest reclining Buddha in the world - as described, very big and lying down.

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Sat Oct 11, 2008

TravelPod.com Recent Updates

Alas the kok - Bangkok, Thailand

Carmo&Ray go for a look around, sequel to Kevin&Perry go large and Cheech&Chong! There's bound to be a few good stories along the way with typical humour as seen on dude where's my car,keep logged in! Table of ...

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Fri Oct 10, 2008

Los Angeles Times

Thai protesters get boost from court

BANGKOK, THAILAND -- A protest group seeking to unseat Thailand's government was buoyed Thursday by court rulings that ordered insurrection charges dropped against its leaders and called for the authorities to ...

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International Herald Tribune

Bus carrying students crashes in Thailand; 22 dead

BANGKOK, Thailand : A bus packed with university students and teachers slammed into a hillside in eastern Thailand before dawn Friday, killing at least 22 people and injuring 27 others, police said.

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Thu Oct 09, 2008

Sentinel Plus

Thai protest leaders say they will surrender

The leaders of Thailand's anti-government protesters said Thursday they will surrender to police after a court dropped treason charges against them, but vowed to continue their sit-in at the prime minister's ...

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Wed Oct 08, 2008

TravelPod.com Recent Updates

S21, Killing Fields and the Cambodian Escape - Bangkok, Thailand

Today was a pretty gruesome one We started off by getting picked up by the guesthouse owners Father He first took us to S-21, you can read about it and research it, but an actual visit can chill you to the ...

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WebWire

Stone, Steel, and Wood Plugs Featured in New Body Jewelry Line Unveiled at AchaDirect.com

The body jewelry designers and manufacturers of Acha Co., Ltd. have launched a new line of stone plugs, carbon fiber steel plugs, and Indonesia / wood plugs.

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Voice of America

Thai Police Arrest Key Anti-Government Protest Leaders

Thai police have arrested key leaders of protests who have occupied a main government building in Bangkok since August 26.

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Related Topix: World News, Thailand, Samak Sundaravej

Tue Oct 07, 2008

Clover Herald

Thai deputy prime minister resigns

A Thai official says Deputy Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh has tendered his resignation to take responsibility for violent clashes outside Parliament between police and protesters.

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Mon Oct 06, 2008

CNN

Police fire tear gas at Bangkok protesters

Police fired tear gas Tuesday at several thousand demonstrators attempting to block access by lawmakers to Parliament, heating up a political crisis that has gripped the country for six weeks.

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Related Topix: Thailand, World News, Samak Sundaravej

Sun Oct 05, 2008

Taipei Times

Thai police arrest protest leader

PICKED UP: Chamlong Srimuang is the second leader to be picked up after police issued nine arrest warrants in August in the wake of anti-government demonstrations AFP, BANGKOK Monday, Oct 06, 2008, Page 5 ...

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Bangkok Post

Apirak likely shoo-in

Democrat Apirak Kosayodhin was apparently re-elected as Bangkok governor in Sunday's election, according to exit polls by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University and Abac.

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KXMD-TV Williston

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Sat Oct 04, 2008

Bangkok Post

Good weather lures voters to polls

Bangkokians were waiting to vote when the polls for governor opened to bright sunlight and clear skies at 7am on Sunday, and a heavy turnout appeared likely.

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