Tag: Political Crisis
US citizens urged to exercise caution after martial law imposed
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - The US embassy in Thailand has warned its citizens in Thailand to avoid protest sites and closely follow the...
OBEC: schools not affected by martial law
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 – The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) assured the public that educational institutions will not be affected by...
BMA doles out measures following the invocation of martial law
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is implementing measures to ensure that the public remains unaffected by the invocation of...
Senators express support for martial law
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - Senators have expressed their support for the Army to invoke martial law in order to end the political turmoil....
Army tightens security at Ratchaprasong Intersection
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - Soldiers have been deployed to maintain security around the Bangkok metropolitan area after General Prayuth Chan-ocha declared martial law...
PDRC to remain at their home base after declaration of martial...
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - The People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) has stated that they won't be holding any marches to government buildings. However,...
Governmental units and state enterprises respond to IPKC’s call for meeting...
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - Heads of governmental units have gathered at the Army Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, following a call by Director...
POMC appoints advisory group comprising chiefs of the four armed forces
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 – The Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) has released its 5th announcement following the martial law enforcement on 20...
PDRC Secretary goes on line asking protestors to stay on site...
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014- The People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) Secretary Suthep Thaugsuban posted on his personnel Facebook page today a request to all...
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Russian tourists from Pattaya praise Sai Kaew Beach as coastal tourism in Sattahip grows
PATTAYA, Thailand – As Thailand’s summer travel season continues to attract both domestic and international visitors, Sai Kaew Beach in Sattahip is emerging as...
Pattaya tourists continue arriving at Koh Larn Pier as storm clouds gather
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya is experiencing a mix of intense heat, high humidity, and increasing chances of thunderstorms as monsoon conditions begin strengthening across...
Thai baht edges weaker as markets watch US data and Iran ceasefire talks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht opened slightly weaker on Wednesday at 32.64 against the US dollar, compared with the previous close of 32.62,...
Doctor warns hot drinks above 65°C may raise esophageal cancer risk by 2.5 times
PATTAYA, Thailand – Health experts are warning that drinking very hot beverages may pose a greater risk to the esophagus than many people realize,...
Thai Police rule out knife attack on former F1 driver Mika Salo
BANGKOK, Thailand – A forensic examination of an injury sustained by former Formula One driver Mika Salo showed his wounds had "irregular edges" and...