Yearly Archives: 2013
‘Phongthep’ insists that election date remain unchanged
BANGKOK 27 December 2013 — Deputy Prime Minister Phongthep Thepkanjana has insisted that the general election go on as scheduled, stating that the government...
MRT, BTS extend hours until 2am on New Year’s Eve
BANGKOK, Dec 26 - Bangkok's elevated Skytrain and underground train services will open for commuters until 2am on New Year's Eve. ...
Question remains on proposed delay of Feb 2 election
BANGKOK, Dec 27 – Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has expressed optimism on possible dialogue between conflicting parties to end political conflict and pave the...
Fate of parliament speaker, deputy, 381 legislators in the balance
BANGKOK, Dec 27 – Former parliament president Somsak Kiatsuranont and his deputy Nikom Wairatpanij were found to have abused their authority and performed their...
Police officer killed in clashes with anti-govt protesters
BANGKOK, Dec 26 - A police officer was killed and nearly 100 people were wounded during clashes with anti-government protesters at a sports stadium...
Phitsanulok food festival welcomes visitors
PHITSANULOK 26 December 2013 — Phisanulok has officially kick started its food festival extravaganza and New Year countdown, which will be held from December...
Thai exports last month continue to drop at 4%
BANGKOK, Dec 25 - Thailand's Commerce Ministry reports that the country's exports last month continued to drop by 4 per cent, resulting in a...
Police aims to crack down on crime and violence during NY
BANGKOK, 26 December 2013 - The Metropolitan Police Bureau is prepared to tighten security measures during the New Year period in a bid to...
EC members urge govt to postpone Feb 2 election
BANGKOK, 26 December 2013 - Election Commissioners have proposed that the government postpone the general election on February 2 in light of rising political...










