Tag: Prayuth Chan-ocha
PM promises elections in late 2018
Bangkok — The Prime Minister on Tuesday promised that a general election will be held in November next year.
PM Prayuth Chan-ocha told reporters that...
Trump hails stronger Thailand ties as he meets PM Prayuth
Washington (AP) — Making no reference to Thailand's military rule, President Donald Trump on Monday hailed strengthening relations with America's oldest ally in Asia...
Fugitive former leader Yingluck in Dubai
Bangkok — Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra appears to be staying in the Mideast commercial hub of Dubai after fleeing a criminal conviction, according...
Thai military ruler says authorities searching for ex-PM
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's military ruler says authorities are searching for former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, whose whereabouts are unknown after she failed to...
PM gives order to fast-track Chinese-backed railway
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has used his special powers to cut through regulations and launch work on the much-delayed 179 billion baht ($5.27 billion)...
Thai prime minister accepts Trump’s invitation to visit US
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's prime minister has accepted an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the United States, his office said Monday, as...
PM meets Chinese president on sidelines of G20 summit
The Prime Minister has met with China’s president on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit now taking place in Hangzhou in...
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When a few houses change the tone of the whole street in Pattaya
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PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya has never claimed to be a quiet city. Built on...
Jomtien officials rescue unconscious transgender woman on beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – Jomtien municipal officers, together with lifeguards, rushed to assist a Thai transgender woman who was found unconscious on Jomtien Beach near...
Pattaya food vendor appeals for police action after thieves steal his motorcycle in under...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A food vendor from Phetchabun has appealed to police for urgent action after his motorcycle was brazenly stolen in front of...