Rain, hail bombarding PAD Thailand, Laos sign land transport agreement Port workers stoppage causes Bt1.5 bln damage PM: Emergency decree maybe revoked soon Senate speaker acts as mediator between Govt, PAD Senators demand PM to solve political crisis Referendum bill passes 1st reading in senate Army chief a no show at news conference EC demands 6 months to prepare referendum Students to pressure police to find gunmen Market capitalisation losses hit B1.5 trillion WHO praises Burma cyclone response Two students shot on march to PM's home Political turmoil affects economy: industries chief Political standoff impacting new investment Academic wants emergency decree lifted in a week Malaysia beefs up security at Thai border Opposition whip opposes referendum idea Samak: Protest can continue at filthy Govt House Boonsang says coup rumours are baseless Govt agrees to set up team to tackle emergency Cabinet approves referendum on govt's future Cambodia asks Unesco listing of Pol Pot atrocities Anupong met state enterprise representatives PM calls special cabinet meeting Hat Yai airport resumes operation Emotion of PAD runs high as PM speaks to nation I will not quit or dissolve House: PM PAD militants split over possible next steps Abu Dhabi joins the Man City soap opera cast PM to speak to public on Thursday morning CAT union postpones cutting overseas circuit Poll splits over state of emergency decree Foreign Minister submits resignation letter: sources PM: Court will help solve political crisis South Korean tourists cancel trips amid crisis Democrat negotiating with protesters in South Puea Pandin vows to stay in the coalition govt PAD lawyer appeals arrest warrants Senior police assess political situation BoT upbeat about economic fundamentals PAD violates charter and democracy: Surapong No electricity cut-off as feared PAD occupies city halls in South Police force surrounding PAD rallies Three airlines cancel Hat Yai flights Unions confirm power strikes will go ahead today