Tag: Sukumpol Suwanatat
PM Yingluck firm on peace, co-existence with Cambodia ahead of Preah...
BANGKOK, Oct 17 – A posture of peace and public order will be maintained on the Thai-Cambodian border no matter what the international court...
Three killed in Songkhla bombing
SONGKHLA, June 28 - Three persons were killed as a bomb exploded in Na Thawi district of this southern border province this morning even...
Opposition slams new cabinet reshuffle
BANGKOK, June 27 - Thailand's Opposition Democrat Party slammed the upcoming cabinet reshuffle today, saying it was a reaction to the heavily-criticised rice pledging...
Thai defence minister: BRN’s demands unacceptable
BANGKOK, June 25 – Thai Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat today lashed out at militant group Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) for making unacceptable demands and...
Indian Defense Minister visits Thailand
BANGKOK, 6 June 2013 Thailand’s Defense Minister Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat on Thursday welcomed his Indian counterpart AK Antony during his official visit...
Defence minister refutes rumours about dismissal of army chief
BANGKOK, May 12 - Thailand's Defence Minister on Sunday refuted rumours that Army Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha would be dismissed, saying the claim...
Defense Minister leads delegation on Deep South visit
YALA, 22 March 2013 The Defense Minister has led Cabinet ministers and the media to restive Deep South to get first-hand information on...
Thai defence minister asks for patience in talks with southern insurgents
BANGKOK, March 20 – Thailand’s Defence Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat said today that only a few rounds of dialogue with Muslim insurgent groups will...
Defense Ministry urges for speedy progress on amnesty moves
BANGKOK, 12 March 2013 The Interior Minister has urged for a speedy progress on the government’s push for amnesty despite the lack of...
Thai defence minister optimistic Kuala Lumpur deal will improve southern crisis
BANGKOK, March 4 – The situation in Thailand’s strife-torn far South will improve following the signing of an agreement between the Thai government...
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Pattaya to observe Visakha Bucha Day on May 22; governmental offices closed, alcohol sales...
Wednesday, May 22, is one of the most venerated holidays on the Buddhist calendar: Visakha Bucha Day. This Buddhist Holy Day marks the beginning...
Pattaya and Koh Larn boat trips warned of thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rainfall
The Meteorological Department reveals that there will be heavy rain in some areas of the Northern, Central, Eastern, and Southern regions. People in these...
Homemade rocket launched into sky as airplane passes by in Surin
A homemade rocket was launched into the sky as a plane passed by during a traditional rocket festival in Surin province on May 19...
PM meets with President of the Association of Design Industry (ADI) in Milan, Italy
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has visited Milan, Italy, to meet with Luciano Galimberti, President of the Association of Design Industry (ADI), reinforcing the relationship...
Anti-Trafficking Training Center funded by Australian government launched in Bangkok
The Thai government, in collaboration with Australia, has launched a new training facility in Bangkok dedicated to combating human trafficking. The Counter Trafficking in...