Tag: Thaksin Shinawatra
Special Report: Thai Media Analysis Part 1
It is undeniable that the press has played an important role in local politics during recent years. Media Monitor Scheme has drawn up...
Suthep reaffirms no secret talks with Cambodia
BANGKOK, Sept 3 - Former deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban on Saturday denied Cambodia's claims over alleged secret talks on overlapping oil and gas-rich...
Jatuporn exposes secret movement to topple govt
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Pheu Thai party-listed MP Jatuporn Prompan has confirmed that there is an integrated underground movement trying to overthrow the...
Thai Foreign Minister to visit Cambodia Sept 14
BANGKOK, Sept 1 - Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Towichakchaikul said on Friday he would visit Cambodia on Sept 14, as part of his introductory...
Chalerm confirms elder brother of Thaksin’s ex-wife to be new police...
BANGKOK, Sept 1 - Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung on Thursday confirmed that deputy police chief Pol Gen Priewpan Damapong will become Thailand's new...
Thailand’s new foreign minister to visit ASEAN countries
BANGKOK, Aug 29 – Thailand’s new Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul will make a round of introductory visits to other members of the 10-nation...
Govt spokesperson defends her deputy
BANGKOK, 26 August 2011 – Government Spokersperson Titima Chaisang has asked the society for an opportunity for her deputy Anusorn Iamsa-at to work...
Yingluck ranks 59th in Forbes’ most powerful women
BANGKOK, 27 August 2011 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is ranked 59th as the World’s Most Powerful Woman in 2011 by Forbes magazine,...
Opposition submits impeachment motion against Foreign Minister
BANGKOK, Aug 25 - Opposition Democrat Party on Thursday moved to impeach Thai Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul for abuse of power for helping...
Appeals Court acquits Thaksin’s ex-wife on tax evasion case
BANGKOK, Aug 24 – Thailand’s Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned the Criminal Court's 2008 verdict against Pojaman na Pombejra, former wife of fugitive...
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PM confirms cabinet reshuffle prioritizes national interest
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has confirmed the cabinet reshuffle prioritizes national interest as changes include the departure of four ministers and the introduction of...
Foreign Minister resigns after being removed from position of Deputy Prime Minister
Following the cabinet reshuffle, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, who was removed from the position of Deputy Prime Minister, has submitted his resignation from the position of...
EC issues strict campaigning ban for senate candidates
The Office of the Election Commission of Thailand (OECT) has issued a strict warning to senatorial election candidates against campaigning, vote-begging, or engaging in...
Bank of Thailand to launch cross-border QR payments with India
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has revealed a plan to introduce QR code cross-border payments with India by the third quarter of this year,...
Major cadmium waste relocation effort set to begin
The government is set to begin the process of relocating 270 tons of cadmium waste back to Tak province on Monday (Apr 29), in...