The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) plans protest rallies at many locations in Bangkok before the end of the year, core leader Suporn Attawong said on Thursday.

Tune in to some of the best Christmas programmes ever! Santa is not the only one with the goodies (The Malay Mail)
FOR the nth time, Santa doesn’t think you’ve been good enough, and has left your stocking empty. Either that, or you’ve got some crummy present instead of the iPod Nano you asked for. Finally, it dawns upon you that maybe, just maybe, Santa gasp is not real! Shock envelops you…

Let s us introduce our official FOUR STARS HOTELS; two hotels in Bangkok and two hotels in Pattaya (Thaipr.net)
NORTH PATTAYA 466 CABINS BEACHFRONT,2 SHIP-SHAPED CITY-RESORT:PRIVATE TERRACES, SHOWER & BATH TUB,2 POOLS-SUN LOUNGER,CAR PARK,WI-FI 24hrs,BUSINESS CENTER,10 CONVENTION HALLS,KARAOKE-PUB,FITNESS-SPA.

Good Morning U-Tapao! (Bangkok Post - Thailand’s English news)
The sound of a B-52 bomber taking off close by is enough to make you spill your morning coffee all over the floor. The sound of several B-52’s taking off one after the other is enough to send you running for cover, and a relentless stream of B-52s screaming overhead all day and night just around the corner from your humble living quarters is enough to terrify your mortal soul.

Thai-ASEAN News Network (Thailand Outlook Channel)
Pattaya will host a big New Year countdown as part of a week-long celebration through day and night.

German tourist killed by hit-and-run driver in Pattaya (The Nation - Thailand’s English news)
Pattaya, Chon Buri - A German tourist was killed by a speeding pickup while he was crossing a road in this seaside town early Tuesday, police said. Wolfgang Ley, 55, ws hit and killed at the mouth of Soi Naklua 1 Road off the Pattaya-Naklua Road in Bang Lamung district at 2:30 am.

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya Lighting Ceremony on His Majesty s Birthday (Thaipr.net)
On December 5th, 2009, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya s Management and staffs held Lighting Ceremony to extend our deepest loyal greetings and best wishes to His Majesty the King in celebration of His 82nd B

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