http://www.allvoices.com/ en-us At a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, a wire-service photographer captured an enraptured young male supporter staring up at Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, his face framed by the A-frame of the high-heeled, skirt-wearing vice-presidential candidate's out-of-focus legs. The image, reminiscent of... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1500949 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:29:48 -0700 Asia's biggest film fest, the Pusan International Film Festival , closed on Friday with the world premiere of "I Am Happy", a love story between a patient and a nurse in a psychiatric ward by South Korean director Yoon Jong-chan.... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1500597 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:39:28 -0700 Leaders of the anti-government protests in Thailand have been granted bail after surrendering to police to face charges of leading demonstrations and the illegal occupation of Bangkok's Government House. The surrenders come after a court ruling that revoked treason charges... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1499217 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:29:47 -0700 A day after violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters left hundreds injured and two dead in Bangkok, blame was laid by each side. Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, while striking a conciliatory tone, held firm in his belief that Parliament... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1484826 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:32:50 -0700 At least two people are dead and hundreds have been injured in clashes between anti-government protesters and police on Tuesday in Bangkok. It was the worst unrest seen in Thailand since bloody clashes between army and pro-democracy activists in "Black... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1475195 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:42:33 -0700 In the first show of force against the anti-government demonstrations in Bangkok, dozens of riot police fired tear gas to break up a blockade by 4,000 protesters on the Parliament building early this morning. At least three people were seriously... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1469326 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:59:56 -0700 Chamlong Srimuang, one of the key leaders of the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy, was arrested on Sunday morning in Bangkok as he went to a polling place to cast his vote in the city's gubernatorial election. "Let me cast... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1463661 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:48:51 -0700 Democrat Party deputy leader Apirak Kosayodhin won a second term as governor of Bangkok in the election on Sunday, according to local press reports, which cited unofficial results and exit polls. The Bangkok Post cited figures from Bangkok city clerk... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1459396 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:37:54 -0700 Thailand is known for it lively, tumultuous political scene, and among the most colorful of races this year is the race for Bangkok governor. There are many candidates for the job of heading Southeast Asia's biggest metropolis, and as the... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1442695 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:23:18 -0700 One of the fun things about getting a new government in Thailand is hearing the wacky ideas from the new culture ministers. For example, last time around, a scantily clad girl band was held up as cultural ambassadors . Now,... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1436389 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:48:05 -0700 Somchai Wongsawat was elected by Thailand's Parliament on Wednesday as the Kingdom's 26th prime minister. He succeeds Samak Sundaravej, leader of the People's Power Party (PPP). Somchai, 61, is a brother-in-law of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1328669 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:01:45 -0700 The state of emergency declared by the Thai government on September 1 has been ended by acting prime minister Somchai Wongsawat. The emergency rule was enacted after a violent clash between supporters of the anti-government People's Alliance from Democracy (PAD)... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1313940 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:17:56 -0700 By hosting two cooking shows on television, Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej violated the ban on outside employment, the Constitution Court ruled today. Samak was ordered to leave office immediately. In the interim, the first deputy prime minister, Somchai Wongsawat,... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1280917 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:40:59 -0700 "Don't even think I am going to quit," Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said in a radio address this morning, as quoted by the Bangkok Post. "The country needs a leader, and the world is watching us." His statement quashes... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1250368 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:59:37 -0700 An anti-government protester was killed in a clash with pro-government demonstrators, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency in three districts of Bangkok. The death occurred around 3am, during a clash between thousands of anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1235068 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:34:48 -0700 Thai police fired teargas on Friday at protesters who have occupied the grounds of Government House since Tuesday. Police say around 13,000 protesters are inside the compound. The protesters are calling for the ouster of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, who... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1211975 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:38:40 -0700 Superheroes, animation, music videos and omnibus films from Asia are in the spotlight of the Special Program in Focus at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival . A campy mix of 11 superhero films from across Asia will be shown... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1206853 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:08:23 -0700 "The Coffin", the latest film from "Beautiful Boxer" director Ekachai Uekrongtham, opened as the No. 1 movie in Thailand last weekend. It topped the Hollywood action drama "Death Race". Starring Hong Kong actress Karen Mok and Thai leading man Ananda... info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1195300 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:02:02 -0700 Anti-government protesters in Bangkok continued their siege for a second day, holding their ground in the Government House compound on Wednesday, a day after they stormed a government-run television station and forced it off the air. info@allvoices.com http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/1194720 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:43:59 -0700