Tag: Political Crisis
Gen. Prayuth concerned with reports of “pay-for-homework’
BANGKOK, 24 August 2014 - The prime minister-elect is concerned with reports of people getting hired to do homework's for students. ...
PM meets foreign business community to discuss economic policy
BANGKOK, Aug 27 -- Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, chief of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), told the Thai-European Business Association...
Airport security tightened as Thai pilgrims leave for Hajj
NARATHIWAT, Aug 27 -- Security at Narathiwat Airport in this southern province was beefed up today to ensure the safety of 577 Thai Muslims...
Royal Thai Navy hosts ASEAN naval chiefs meeting
One outcome of the meeting is a planned ASEAN force for humanitarian missions. Thailand's Defence Forces chief Gen Thanasak Patimaprakorn presided over the opening...
PM wants NCPO to use its power only when necessary
BANGKOK, Aug 26 -- Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, chief of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), today told the council's 12th meeting...
Newly sworn in PM cut short pleasantries in face of pressing...
BANGKOK, 26 August 2014 – Newly sworn-in prime minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha on Monday cut short his pleasantries with high-ranking state officials who attended...
Gen. Prayuth: New Cabinet to be formed by September
BANGKOK, 25 August 2014 – The newly-elected prime minister has corrected his earlier statement regarding the timing of the formation of his Cabinet. Following...
Hua Hin becomes the latest resort in Thailand to enjoy a...
Hua Hin, 22 August, 2014 – Thailand’s nationwide beach clean-ups continue at a rapid pace with family-friendly Hua Hin being the latest destination to...
Strategy for four agricultural products to be completed within two weeks
BANGKOK, Aug 23 -- A subcommittee tasked with drafting a strategy for four agricultural products will complete a draft within two weeks from now,...
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The Riviera Beverly Hills brings Hollywood-inspired luxury living to Jomtien
PATTAYA, Thailand – Construction of The Riviera Beverly Hills Residences is progressing in Jomtien, bringing The Riviera Group’s first low-rise condominium development to life....
Ticking time bomb as outbound travel levy threatens Thailand’s tourism economy
PATTAYA, Thailand - Thailand is a nation without its own core technologies. For decades, we have relied almost entirely on agricultural exports and tourism...
Pattaya City Expats Club talk urges strength building to prevent falls
PATTAYA, Thailand - Older adults can reduce their risk of serious falls by developing strength, power and balance before an emergency occurs, speaker Barry...
BCCT Insight: Foreign Investment and Property Ownership in Thailand
BCCT Insight: Foreign Investment and Property Ownership in Thailand:
Common Pitfalls for Foreign Buyers and Corporate Investors
Planning to invest, set up a business, or buy property...
Road-marking truck burns out on Bangkok elevated road, injuring five workers
BANGKOK, Thailand – A four-wheel truck carrying road-marking workers and equipment was destroyed by fire on the Borommaratchachonnani elevated road in Bangkok on the...