But Thailand's stock market fell for a second day, down more than eight percent in trading, after rumors spread about the health of King Bhumiphol Adulyadej.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

The general,credited with leading his troops to victory over the Tamil Tiger rebels, in his letter to Mr.Rajapaksa, accuses senior government politicians of spreading rumors about him being a "traitor."

VOA: standard.2009.11.14