Tag: Surapong Tovichakchaikul
PDRC vows to continue pressuring PM, but lift road blockades
BANGKOK, 2 March 2014 The People’s Democratic Reform Committee won't give up attempts to close down businesses related to the Shinawatra family; however, it...
Foreign Min releases statement condemning recent attacks
BANGKOK, 26 February 2014 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement condemning recent violent incidents that have claimed many lives and wounded...
Protest leader Suthep rejects negotiations with govt
BANGKOK, Feb 25 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban today flatly ruled out dialogue with the government to end Thailand’s political conflicts. ...
Surapong believes deporting Indian businessman won’t affect Thai-Indian relations
BANGKOK, Feb 7 - Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said he believed the deportation of Indian businessman Satish Sehgal will not negatively...
Caretaker PM occupies Defence HQ as office despite intimidation
BANGKOK, Feb 4 - A protesters' blockade at the Defence office yesterday did not deter caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra who insisted on using...
Advance election fails in 89 constituencies, protesters block polling booths
BANGKOK, Jan 27 – Advance elections in 89 of 375 constituencies nationwide were disrupted yesterday after anti-government protesters sealed off the polling stations, according...
Surapong: Enforcement of Emergency Decree constitutional
BANGKOK, 26 January 2014 The government has assured that its decision to invoke the Emergency Decree is constitutional as well as to protect the...
Govt offers olive branch despite bolder law against protesters
BANGKOK, Jan 23 – The caretaker government renewed its call for dialogue with protesters even as the Emergency Decree was invoked yesterday. ...
Govt imposes Emergency Decree to control protests
BANGKOK, 21 January 2014 The government has declared the state of emergency in Bangkok and nearby provinces for 60 days in a bid to...
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Pattaya Mayor clears air over ‘dirty water’ concerns at beach showers, orders daily inspections
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya has moved quickly to address public concerns after images of stagnant water at a beach shower point...
Pattaya Walking Street brawl raises questions over who the tourists really were
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night altercation on Walking Street Pattaya has ignited strong reactions among readers; with many questioning whether those involved were genuinely...
Pattaya clarifies delays in Bali Hai public toilet project after contractor issues and failed...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The city of Pattaya has addressed continued delays in the construction of a public restroom facility at Bali Hai Pier, confirming...
Pattaya Mayor backs September mega exhibition to drive visitors and revenue
PATTAYA, Thailand – The mayor of Pattaya is pushing forward plans for a large-scale trade exhibition aimed at stimulating tourism and economic activity in...