Tag: Prawit Wongsuwan
Thailand to take further steps against fishing pirates and slavery
BANGKOK – Thailand has been urged to take further steps to eradicate fishing pirates and slavery. Following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Gen...
Government satisfied with human trafficking eradication effort
BANGKOK – The government has indicated satisfaction with the work of its officials to stem human trafficking and is preparing to submit a second...
Defense Council calls for military focus on drought crisis
BANGKOK – The Minister of Defense has ordered all military forces and related units to focus their efforts on remedying the drought situation while...
Deadline extended for migrant workers to register nationality
BANGKOK - The policy committee on migrant workers and human trafficking will propose to the Cabinet a deadline extension for one million migrant workers...
Thailand-China hold joint air show, celebrate 40th anniversary
BANGKOK - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan and Royal Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief ACM Treetod Sonjance along with the heads of Thailand’s military...
Government ensures security for upcoming events
BANGKOK – The U.S. ambassador to Thailand expressed confidence over the kingdom’s security measures, ahead of the various year end celebrations. ...
Prime Minister clarifies his attempt to crackdown on mafias
BANGKOK -Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has said his attempt to crackdown on mafia is due to his concern for the safety of Thai people....
PM pays respects to King Rama V on Chulalongkorn Day
BANGKOK- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today led the cabinet to lay wreaths of flowers to commemorate the occasion of Chulalongkorn Day. ...
Police Chief reveals changes in various bureaus
BANGKOK, 21 September 2015 -National Police Chief, Police General Somyot Pumpanmuang, has revealed that 52 police officials consisting of commanders and deputy commanders will...
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High turnout reported among Thai voters in US for overseas election and referendum
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Consulate General of Thailand in New York has reported strong participation in the 2026 overseas election of Members of the...
Bangkok Governor cycles to polling station as capital mobilizes for election day
BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt cycled through his neighborhood to cast his ballot in the general election and referendum at Polling Station...
Phuket Governor casts out-of-area referendum ballot as early turnout strong
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket Governor Nirut Pongsitthavorn cast his out-of-area referendum ballot this morning at a polling station located at the Phuket Provincial Administrative...
Millions of Thais vote in snap election and constitutional referendum amid political crossroads
BANGKOK, Thailand – Millions of Thais began heading to polling stations across the country at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday for a high-stakes snap election...
Thailand’s Election Commission reports vote-buying arrests and ballot damage during polls
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand's Election Commission (EC) reported a series of disruptions during Sunday’s vote, including arrests for vote-buying and incidents of ballot destruction.
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