Tag: Abhisit Vejjajiva
Ex-attorney general proposes dropping terrorism charges
BANGKOK, Dec 23 - Kanit Na Nakhon, former chairman of Thailand’s Truth for Reconciliation Committee (TRC), today called on the attorney general to refrain...
Democrat leader proposes reconsideration of Feb 2 election
BANGKOK, Dec 20 – The opposition Democrat Party has warned that the government’s insistence on holding the February 2 general election will definitely lead...
Democrat Party re-elects Abhisit as party leader for another term
BANGKOK, 18 December 2013 Former opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has been re-elected to lead the Democrat Party for another term. ...
Dems remain split over election boycott; bigwigs to decide Saturday
BANGKOK, Dec 18 - Thailand's main opposition Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Tuesday that the party remain undecided whether to field candidates...
Democrats turn down govt’s political reform forum
BANGKOK, Dec 14 – The Democrat Party has announced that it will not join the government-initiated forum on political reform scheduled for tomorrow. ...
Election Commission bewildered by Democrat MPs’ mass resignation
BANGKOK, Dec 9 – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) will meet today on organising by-elections nationwide following an announcement by Democrat MPs to resign en...
Democrat Party backs people’s movement against Yingluck govt
BANGKOK, Nov 29 – Opposition Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has categorically rejected the government’s initiative for a dialogue to end the month-long political confrontation....
Censure debate against Yingluck and Jarupong Ruangsuwan kicks off
BANGKOK, 26th November 2013 Members of Parliament are ready to consider the motions of no confidence lodged against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and...
Deputy PM warns of third party involvement in protest
BANGKOK, Nov 15 – Deputy Prime Minister Pracha Promnok today warned of stern action against protesters at the Democracy Monument if they go overboard...
Abhisit, Suthep to be indicted Dec 12 as scheduled
BANGKOK, Nov 12 – Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his then deputy Suthep Thaugsuban will be summoned to the Criminal Court for indictment...
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PATTAYA, Thailand - The ongoing drought in the central provinces, including Chonburi and the Pattaya area, is causing concern according to the Industrial Estate Authority...
Dry spell exacerbates water shortage crisis on Koh Larn Island
PATTAYA, Thailand - Koh Larn Island is currently grappling with a severe water shortage crisis exacerbated by the persistent dry spell this year. The...
Fogging operation prevents dengue fever outbreak in Pattaya village
PATTAYA, Thailand - Following two reported cases of dengue fever in Rattanakorn 3 Village in east Pattaya, concerns of a potential outbreak have prompted...
Towering streetlamp obstructing Khao Chi Chan view to be relocated
PATTAYA, Thailand - Tourists and residents alike have voiced objections to the placement of a towering streetlight pole, approximately 20-30 meters tall, which obstructs...
Culprit vows to fix sewage stench at Mach Chanu Jomtien intersection
PATTAYA, Thailand - In response to complaints from residents and tourists regarding sewage waste water overflow at the Jomtien Beach Second Road Intersection (Mach...