Tag: Abhisit Vejjajiva
Jatuporn claims protesters seek to topple the government
BANGKOK, 8 November 2013 Jatuporn Prompan, a core leader of the National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), has claimed that the...
Senate likely to shoot down amnesty bill
BANGKOK, Nov 5 - Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanich and a group of elected senators vowed on Tuesday to shoot down the controversial amnesty bill...
NACC pushes for an investigation to impeach Abhisit and Suthep from...
BANGKOK, 1 November 2013 Former prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, and former deputy prime minister, Suthep Thaugsuban, have officially acknowledged the charges brought by...
Gen. Prayuth expresses concern over protest against amnesty bill
BANGKOK, 31 October 2013 Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has expressed his concerns over the ongoing protest against the controversial amnesty bill - urging the...
Two Democrat heavy-weights acknowledge charges by public prosecutor
BANGKOK, Oct 31 – Thailand’s opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban appeared at the Attorney General Office today to acknowledge indictment...
Democrat heavy-weights set to sue public prosecutor
BANGKOK, Oct 29 – Opposition Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban said they would file a lawsuit against the Attorney General...
PM pays respect to King Rama V on Memorial Day
BANGKOK, 23 October 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra led members of her cabinet to pay respect to the Equestrian Statue of King Rama V...
Pheu Thai Party prepares alternative if Amnesty Bill is rejected
BANGKOK, Oct 24 – Pheu Thai leader Charupong Ruangsuwan said the ruling party was determined to pass the Amnesty Bill into law and, if...
The Senate shows concerns over the Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, 22 October 2013 The Senate has expressed its concern over the Amnesty Bill being scrutinized by a parliamentary committee, saying that the matter...
No agreement in House committee on amnesty criteria
BANGKOK, Oct 18 – A House committee scrutinising the proposed Amnesty Bill yesterday failed to agree on details of pardons to be extended offenders. ...
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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...