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...
Latest Stories
Finnish tourist alleges drink spiking and theft of Rolex in Pattaya hotel room
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Finnish tourist has filed a police report after allegedly being drugged and robbed of cash and a luxury watch in...
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...