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Thai junta prepares for constitutional referendum
The 7 August referendum on a new constitution will be the first real test of the junta’s popularity since it took power more than two years ago.
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We’ll win fair and square: Suu Kyi
Burma opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, said she would rather lose the election than win through scandals as she campaigned in her constituency on the fringes of Burma’s commercial capital, Rangoon on Saturday.
Former Thai prime minister to visit Burma next week
According to a report in the Bangkok Post, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to visit Tachilek, Burma next week
Thai PM eyes maiden trip to Burma
Yingluck Shinawatra to visit Burma in ‘near future’ as she looks to cement business relations with Naypyidaw and shore up own image
Senior Thai general on Burma visit
Senior Thai general in introductory visit to Burma to discuss closer military ties and the drug problem with new Burmese govt
Thai PM gears up for Burma visit
Future business relations likely to feature highly on the agenda as Thai MP acknowledges problems with Abhisit’s stance on democratic reform
Thailand planning Burma refugee return
Thai FM says that plans are being made to return refugees after the 7 November elections but comments are rubbished by aid groups
Suu Kyi wades into Thailand crisis
Burma opposition leader’s criticism of the Thailand government angers Thai senator who calls for an investigation into financial ties between Suu Kyi and Thaksin
Burmese migrants ‘cannot join Thai protests’
Thai government to curtail movement of migrants whom it fears will strengthen anti-government protests in Bangkok next month
