Tag: Sukumpol Suwanatat
PM Yingluck firm on peace, co-existence with Cambodia ahead of Preah...
BANGKOK, Oct 17 – A posture of peace and public order will be maintained on the Thai-Cambodian border no matter what the international court...
Three killed in Songkhla bombing
SONGKHLA, June 28 - Three persons were killed as a bomb exploded in Na Thawi district of this southern border province this morning even...
Opposition slams new cabinet reshuffle
BANGKOK, June 27 - Thailand's Opposition Democrat Party slammed the upcoming cabinet reshuffle today, saying it was a reaction to the heavily-criticised rice pledging...
Thai defence minister: BRN’s demands unacceptable
BANGKOK, June 25 – Thai Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat today lashed out at militant group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) for making unacceptable demands and...
Indian Defense Minister visits Thailand
BANGKOK, 6 June 2013 Thailand’s Defense Minister Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat on Thursday welcomed his Indian counterpart AK Antony during his official visit...
Defence minister refutes rumours about dismissal of army chief
BANGKOK, May 12 - Thailand's Defence Minister on Sunday refuted rumours that Army Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha would be dismissed, saying the claim...
Defense Minister leads delegation on Deep South visit
YALA, 22 March 2013 The Defense Minister has led Cabinet ministers and the media to restive Deep South to get first-hand information on...
Thai defence minister asks for patience in talks with southern insurgents
BANGKOK, March 20 – Thailand’s Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat said today that only a few rounds of dialogue with Muslim insurgent groups will...
Defense Ministry urges for speedy progress on amnesty moves
BANGKOK, 12 March 2013 The Interior Minister has urged for a speedy progress on the government’s push for amnesty despite the lack of...
Thai defence minister optimistic Kuala Lumpur deal will improve southern crisis
BANGKOK, March 4 – The situation in Thailand’s strife-torn far South will improve following the signing of an agreement between the Thai government...
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Eerie discoveries at illegal dumping site in East Pattaya forest
PATTAYA, Thailand – An elderly resident of Chak Nok reservoir in Huay Yai district in East Pattaya led a team of reporters to investigate...
Fishing boats razed by fire during grilling fest in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A festive grilling gathering turned into a scene of chaos as several small fishing boats lining the banks of the Banglamung...
Pattaya and upper part of Thailand experiencing extreme heat this week
Thailand is experiencing extreme heat, with some areas in the southern region experiencing thunderstorms. Bangkok and its vicinity are also experiencing intense heat in...
Accumulated extreme heat during daytime contributes to electricity consumption record high
With the scorching weather on the night of April 22, Thais battled the heat by cranking up their air conditioners, leading to a surge...
Thai-Myanmar border situation remains unsettled as clashes resurface after three-day hiatus
The situation at the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, remains volatile as sounds of gunfire and explosions from clashes between Karen...