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Bangkok airport resumes full operations

December 5, 2008 18:33:00

The international airport in Bangkok has resumed full operations after the eight-day occupation by anti-government protesters.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

Fears for Thai King after birthday speech cancelled

December 5, 2008 07:27:00

The people of Thailand will share a rare moment of unity today, as they celebrate the 81st birthday of their beloved King.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, thailand

Thai Govt cancels session to select new PM

December 5, 2008 00:36:00

Thailand's Government has cancelled Monday's session to select a new PM.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

Thai King too sick for birthday speech

December 4, 2008 22:41:00

Thailand's King Bhumipol Adulyadej has failed to appear for a much anticipated speech on the eve of his birthday.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, thailand

Unrest won't hurt Thai demand: Jetstar

December 4, 2008 19:32:00

Budget airline Jetstar says demand for flights to Thailand should not be affected by the political unrest that is crippled the country's major airport this week. [MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, unrest-conflict-and-war, air-transport, australia, thailand

Thailand moves to revive ailing tourism industry

December 4, 2008 13:02:00

Thailand's business community is turning its attention to reviving the country's tourism industry.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, industry, tourism, world-politics, thailand

Australians return home after Bangkok airport ordeal

December 4, 2008 08:10:00

Hundreds of Australians have touched down on the first international flights from Bangkok.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, thailand

Sydney-bound flight leaves main Thai airport

December 4, 2008 00:38:00

The first international flight has left Thailand's main airport, bound for Sydney.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, nsw, sydney-2000, thailand

Thai Parliament to decide new PM on Monday

December 3, 2008 19:42:00

Thailand's Parliament is set to vote for a new prime minister next Monday.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, government-and-politics, federal-government, unrest-conflict-and-war, air-transport, australia, thailand

Protesters return control of Bangkok airport

December 3, 2008 15:32:00

Anti-government demonstrators have officially handed over Thailand's main international airport to authorities.[MORE]

Tags: unrest-conflict-and-war, air-transport, thailand

Protesters expected to leave Thai airports

December 3, 2008 06:06:00

Protesters expected to leave Thailand's two main airports this morning after PM stands down.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

Uncertainty surrounds Thai airport reopening

December 2, 2008 23:02:00

Thailand's airport operator will decide on Wednesday when flights can resume from Bangkok's main airports.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

Thai PM steps down, airport blockade over

December 2, 2008 19:21:00

The Thai PM has accepted the judgment of Thailand's Constitutional Court which has ordered him barred from politics for five years.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, law-crime-and-justice, courts-and-trials, thailand

Court bans Thai PM from politics

December 2, 2008 16:48:00

Thailand's Constitutional Court has dissolved the country's ruling parties and banned the PM from politics for 5 years.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, law-crime-and-justice, courts-and-trials, thailand

World unrest 'may keep travellers close to home'

December 2, 2008 15:40:00

A travel expert says Australians may stick close to home this summer, amidst the threat of terrorism and political unrest abroad.[MORE]

Tags: travel-and-tourism, unrest-conflict-and-war, australia, india, thailand

Australians flying home from Thailand

December 2, 2008 12:46:00

Hundreds of Australians are flying home from Thailand today after being stranded by protests in Bangkok. [MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, australia, thailand

Blast kills one at Bangkok airport

December 2, 2008 07:46:00

One man has been killed in an explosion at Bangkok's domestic airport, where thousands of anti-Government protesters continue to camp out.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

350,000 passengers stranded in Thailand

December 2, 2008 01:00:00

350,000 people are stranded in Thailand following anti-government protesters' takeover of Bangkok's airport.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, lifestyle-and-leisure, travel-and-tourism, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

Thai protesters shift headquarters to airports

December 1, 2008 20:47:00

Thailand's anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy is moving the headquarters of its campaign to Bangkok's two main airports .[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

Stranded Aussies head home from Thailand

December 1, 2008 17:00:00

About 280 Australians who have been stranded in Thailand by the closure of two airports in Bangkok are preparing to catch a plane home.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, australia, thailand

Restarting Bangkok airport 'will take at least a week'

December 1, 2008 15:27:00

Bangkok's airport manager says restarting the besieged Suvarnabhumi airport will take at least a week after protests end.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

More than 380 Australians stranded in Thailand: Govt

December 1, 2008 11:08:00

Simon Crean says special Qantas flight tonight will help ease problem for Australians stranded in Thailand.[MORE]

Tags: federal-government, foreign-affairs, unrest-conflict-and-war, australia, thailand

Thai police order airport protesters to disperse

December 1, 2008 07:12:00

Thai police have ordered thousands of anti-Government protesters to end their siege of Bangkok's airports.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

Pro-Govt protesters hold rally in Bangkok

December 1, 2008 00:00:00

Thousands of red-clad Government supporters have rallied in downtown Bangkok.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand

Thai police in talks with protesters

November 30, 2008 20:25:00

Thai police are in talks with anti-government protesters who are occupying Bangkok's two main airports.[MORE]

Tags: world-politics, unrest-conflict-and-war, thailand