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Suthep outlines Thailand’s political future to media
BANGKOK, Dec 13 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban stood firm today that Thailand’s next general election will not be held unless political reform takes...
PM Yingluck says her family wants peace, not power
BANGKOK, 9 December 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has said the “Shinawatra” family only wants peace, not power. She has also ruled out the...
Thai people’s ‘long march’ revolt kicks off today at 9.39am
BANGKOK, Dec 9 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has asserted that today is the day for the Thai people’s victory, the crucial day of...
Thai Premier reassures Al Jazeera amnesty bill off the table
BANGKOK, 4 December Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has reassured Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera that the controversial amnesty bill is now off the table. ...
PM tells foreign media she is in control of her government
BANGKOK, 29 Nov 2013 Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has told foreign media that she is the one in charge of...
Ombudsman chief to submit report on former PM Thaksin’s passport to...
BANGKOK, 10 November 2013 The Office of the Ombudsman of Thailand will submit a report to the cabinet and Parliament on the government's...
Gen.Sonthi doubts pulling out the amnesty bill would resolve current conflicts
BANGKOK, 11 November 2013 Former coup d’etat leader which ousted the government of Thaksin Shinawatra, and Matubhum Party leader, Gen. Sonthi Boonyaratglin, stated...
Silom protesters blow whistles again to warn govt
BANGKOK, Nov 6 - White-collar protesters protesting against the amnesty bill took to Silom Road for the second time this week to blow a...
PM: Amnesty bill not money bill
BANGKOK, 5 November 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra confirms the amnesty bill is not a money bill and promises that the government will not...
Senate likely to shoot down amnesty bill
BANGKOK, Nov 5 - Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanich and a group of elected senators vowed on Tuesday to shoot down the controversial amnesty bill...
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Pattaya transitions from high tourist season to hot summer weather
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PATTAYA, Thailand - As the high season in Pattaya nears its end, tourists are greeted with scorching temperatures and a relatively subdued atmosphere along...
Extreme heat blamed for car crash in east Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand - A black Toyota sedan collided with an electricity pole on Huay Yai Muk Road in East Pattaya on April 28, disrupting...
Homeless man found dead on Jomtien Second Road sidewalk, heatstroke suspected
PATTAYA, Thailand - A homeless man was found lifeless on the pedestrian sidewalk at the corner of Soi 5 Jomtien Second Road on April...
Sewage stink at Jomtien beach intersection sparks alarm
PATTAYA, Thailand - Seeping sewage waste water at the Jomtien Beach Second Road Intersection (Mach Chanu) has irked residents and tourists with its foul-smelling...
Pattaya City launches blood donation drive to tackle shortage
PATTAYA, Thailand - In a bid to tackle the critical shortage of blood supply and commemorate His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun's 6th cycle...