Tag: Somchai Srisuthiyakorn
EC rejects govt request for loans to pay farmers
BANGKOK, Jan 22 – The Election Commission (EC) has turned down the government’s request to seek additional loans to subsidise the controversial rice pledging...
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...
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...
EC member brushes aside govt-initiated forum on election
BANGKOK, Jan 14 – An Election Commission (EC) member disagreed with the government’s initiative to hold a large-scale meeting among at least 70 people...
Thai Election Commission renews call to delay snap poll
BANGKOK, Jan 11 – Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has urged the government to postpone the February 2 general election amid concerns over escalating political...
EC disqualifies 87 party-list MP candidates
BANGKOK, 6 January 2014 The Election Commission (EC) has resolved to disqualify a total of 87 MP candidates for the party-list system while...
EC holds talks with govt representatives to mediate conflicts
BANGKOK, 30 December 2013 The Election Commission (EC) has revealed details of the meeting between its members and government representatives yesterday, which was held...
Election Commission won’t give up registering candidates for Feb 2 polls
BANGKOK, Dec 24 – The Election Commission (EC) will meet urgently this morning to review the registration process for election candidates but insisted it...
Election registration starts today amid disturbance threat
BANGKOK, Dec 23 – The Election Commission (EC) kicks off registration today for candidates contesting the February 2 general election despite anti-government protesters’ warning...
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Rain delays railway parallel road repairs in Pattaya, reopening pushed back 10 days
PATTAYA, Thailand – Road improvement works along the railway parallel road between Khao Talo Intersection and the area behind Wat Tham Samakkhi in Pattaya...
Traffic cop hailed as hero after reviving unconscious patient at massage shop near Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A traffic police officer from Na Jomtien Police Station has been widely praised by local residents after performing life-saving CPR on...
Foreign workers armed with knives scatter tourists in late-night clash on Walking Street Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourists were left startled late Sunday night after more than 20 foreign workers reportedly gathered with weapons and prepared to fight...
Pattaya backs stronger home-care system with community health volunteer support
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Wutthisak Rermkijakarn visited local community health centers on March 16 to meet with village health volunteers and discuss ways...
‘Ten beers became seven’ Visitors say Pattaya nights are getting more expensive
PATTAYA, Thailand – For decades, Pattaya built its global reputation as a destination where visitors could enjoy beaches, nightlife, and entertainment at prices far...