Tag: Political Crisis
NCPO extends condolences to families of plane crash victims
BANGKOK, 21 July 2014 - The National Council for Peace and Order has released a statement expressing its condolences to the countries impacted by...
Special Report: Thailand asks international community for cooperation on national reform
Head of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) General Prayuth Chan-ocha has urged the international community to join Thai people in reforming...
Indian ambassador meets NCPO leader
BANGKOK, July 21 -- Indian Ambassador to Thailand Harsh Vardhan Shringla has met Thai Army Commander-in-Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, Chief of the National Council...
Poll shows majority satisfied with NCPO performance
BANGKOK, July 21 -- A survey conducted recently by Master Poll showed that majority of respondents are satisfied with the overall performance of the...
D-Day: All passenger vans must be properly registered by today
BANGKOK, 21 July 2014 – Starting today, passenger vans plying the streets are required to hold particular stickers showing they have registered for the...
VAT maintained at 7% until 2015
BANGKOK, July 19 -- The value added tax (VAT) will be maintained at 7 per cent until 2015, said Prasong Poontaneat, director-general of Revenue...
Ubon Ratchathani officials step up measures to crackdown on illegal logging
UBON RATCHATHANI, 18 July 2014 - Ubon Ratchathani provincial authorities have met to decide on ways to put an end to the illegal wood...
Labor steps up measures on human trafficking
BANGKOK, 18 July 2014 - The Ministry of Labor has met with concerned parties in order to find solutions to the country's human trafficking...
Special Report: NCPO proceeds with second phase of road map
The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is proceeding with its road map to restore order in the country by drafting a temporary...
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Pattaya says bring your own beach gear, but leave the business at home
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have stepped up patrols along Pattaya Beach, reminding visitors that while everyone is welcome to bring their own...
Rain clouds roll in, tourists roll back out to Pattaya beaches
PATTAYA, Thailand – Heavy afternoon rain swept across Pattaya on Tuesday, July 14, bringing dark skies, strong winds and rougher waves along the coastline...
Pattaya takes back beach road from rental vehicles blocking public space
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is preparing to enforce stricter measures against rental cars and motorcycles occupying public areas along Beach Road, with full...
New Thailand rules order swift deportation for foreign lawbreakers
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Cabinet has approved Thailand’s first official deportation regulations, creating a clearer process to remove foreigners who violate immigration laws, work...
83-year-old German tourist helped after fall in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist Police officers came to the assistance of an 83-year-old German visitor after he accidentally slipped and fell in Soi Buakhao,...