Tag: Pongthep Thepkanchana
EC agrees to consider Govt’s advice on re-elections
BANGKOK, 17 February 2014 The Election Commission (EC) has expressed willingness to mull over various suggestions from the government concerning the re-elections in 28...
Election Commission finding new guidelines for polls
BANGKOK, Feb 10 – Election Commission (EC) member Somchai Srisuthiyakorn said today he will discuss measures with the government to complete the general election...
Election Commission told to finish polls by March 4
BANGKOK, Feb 5 – The government is pressing the Election Commission (EC) to complete the nationwide election to enable the opening of Parliament on...
Pongthep: Elections can be held again and again, if disrupted
BANGKOK, Jan 31 – Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanchana has asserted that elections in troubled or disrupted constituencies can be organised again after...
Election unaffected by protesters’ shutdown of ballot printing shop
BANGKOK, Jan 20 – The blockade of government-run Kurusapa printing shop, responsible for printing election ballots, will not jeopardise the approaching election, caretaker Deputy...
Private sector urges PM for pre-election reform
BANGKOK, 16 January 2014 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra asserted during the reform forum that she was willing to listen to opinions from all sides...
Election Commission boycotting govt forum on snap poll
BANGKOK, Jan 14 - Thailand's Election Commission (EC) will not attend the government-initiated forum tomorrow to discuss a proposed delay of the Feb 2...
PM to hold talks on poll adjournment on Jan 15
BANGKOK, 13 January 2014 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has assigned her deputy Pongthep Thepkanchana to invite all relevant parties to a discussion about the...
Council of State backs EC’s stance on delaying election
BANGKOK, 27 December 2013 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra called an urgent meeting in Chiang Mai after the Election Commission proposed that the February...
Govt insists on work as usual, punishment for protest leaders
BANGKOK, Dec 2 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra held an urgent Cabinet meeting last night and instructed all agencies to seriously enforce the laws...
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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...
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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...