Tag: Political Crisis
Nine Provincial Governors transferred
BANGKOK, 28 May 2014, - Nine provincial governors have been transferred by Mr. Vibul Sangunpong, the Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry. ...
NCPO hands down social policies to 7 ministries
BANGKOK, 28 May 2014 - Deputy Leader of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) and Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy Admiral...
Bangkok’s rapid transit trains change their schedules in line with new...
BANGKOK, 28 May 2014 - Bangkok’s BTS sky train and the MRT underground train have revised their train schedules following the National Council for...
Nightlife back on track after curfew reduced
KHON KAEN, 28 May 2014 –Thailand's club owners, entertainment entrepreneurs and restaurant owners in large cities, have expressed relief after the National Council for...
Deep South authorities say curfew not affecting religious affairs of residents
PATTANI, 28 May 2014 – Deep South authorities indicate the curfew imposed since last Thursday has not in any way interfered with religious affairs...
Acting police chief looking to decentralize Royal Thai Police structure
BANGKOK, 28 May 2014 – Acting chief of the Royal Thai Police, Police General Watcharaphon Prasanratchakit (วัชรพล ประสารราชกิจ), revealed on Tuesday he was looking...
Weapons confiscation continues after coup
BANGKOK, May 27 -- After the military took over power in Thailand six days ago, officers have continued operations searching for and confiscating weapons...
UDD office remains closed after coup
BANGKOK, May 28 -- The office of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), popularly known as the red shirts, the main supporters...
Chaturon lets NCPO arrest him while standing firm against coup
BANGKOK, May 27 -- Chaturon Chaisaeng, former education minister and a key figure of the Pheu Thai Party, held a press conference to denounce...
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Thai government rallies consumers to reject counterfeit goods
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is reinforcing efforts to combat intellectual property (IP) infringement through stronger cooperation between government agencies, law enforcement, rights holders, and...
Thailand wins international AI award for misinformation detection
BANGKOK, Thailand – Dr. Vajratiya Vajrobol, Senior Computer Scientist at the Public Relations Department's Digital Technology Division, has received the Global Winner award at...
Defense Minister orders faster progress on Surin border projects
SURIN, Thailand – Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Adul Boonthumjaroen visited Surin province to assess progress on a border security project to upgrade water,...
Thailand bets on creative economy with IP expo
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand is strengthening its creative economy through intellectual property as the Ministry of Commerce officially opened the Thailand Character & Content...