Tag: Surapong Tovichakchaikul
Foreign countries fear political situation will exacerbate
BANGKOK, 11 December 2013 Several foreign countries fear that the current political conflict in Thailand will escalate, while voicing support for the general election. ...
CAPO calls for end of demonstrations
BANGKOK, 9 December 2013 The Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has called on the anti-government protesters to end their...
Thai Govt readjusts response to protests; time for talk finished
BANGKOK, Dec 6 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will not hold future dialogues with protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, who will be arrested as soon...
Foreign Ministry assures ambassadors of Govt’s patience with protesters
BANGKOK, 3 December 2013 The Foreign Ministry has assured foreign ambassadors of the government’s patience with the anti-government demonstrators as several countries have offered...
Tear gas fired at anti-govt protesters near Government House
BANGKOK, Dec 2 - Police fired tear gas at protesters trying to use a commandeered police vehicle to remove barriers at a bridge near...
Thais advised to renew passports at Temporary Passport Offices in Bangna...
BANGKOK, 28 November 2013 Thai nationals who are looking to renew their passports have been advised to do so at the temporary Passport Offices...
Police predict fewer protesters at rally sites
BANGKOK, Nov 28 – Police continued convincing demonstrators to leave the Finance Ministry but anti-government protesters announced that they would seize three more state...
Thailand clarifying political tensions to world community
BANGKOK, Nov 26 - Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said on Tuesday that the foreign ministry has submitted letters clarifying ongoing political tensions in...
JC Meeting between Thailand – Myanmar successful
NYA PYI TAW, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 The Thailand and Myanmar joint commission (JC) on bilateral cooperation on November 22nd ended on a good note,...
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Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
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