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Political activists set Sunday for show of force against Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, Oct 21 – Several Bangkok civil society groups are voicing opposition to the government’s move for an Amnesty Bill favouring, among others, Thailand's...
PM fears protests might be intensified
BANGKOK, 15 October 2013 Prime Minister Yingkuck Shinawatra has expressed concerns that the ongoing anti-government might escalate and called on the protesters to talk...
Chalerm says Akeyuth’s death unrelated to politics
BANGKOK, June 12 – Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung today abruptly ruled out any political motive behind the death of businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr. ...
PM kicks off 3rd phase of village fund in Northeast
BUENG KAN, May 16 - Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday launched the third phase of her government's village fund in the northeastern...
PM defends her controversial speech in Mongolia
BANGKOK, 30 April 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has explained her special lecture given during the recent Conference of the Community of Democracies...
Abhisit slams Thai government on amnesty move
BANGKOK, April 20 – Thailand’s opposition leader has warned that the government-sponsored Amnesty Bill will lead the country backwards and result in political...
Independent network backs peace dialogue for South
BANGKOK, March 27 – A civic group in Thailand’s far South has submitted an open letter to the government, advocating support for tomorrow’s...
Academics: Amnesty law important but public participation needed
BANGKOK, 25 March 2013 Academics participating in a discussion on the amnesty law agreed that an amnesty law is important, but suggested that...
PM Yingluck turns down rumors of upcoming Cabinet reshuffle
BANGKOK, 13 March 2013 The Prime Minister has turned down rumors, which suggested another round of Cabinet reshuffle is now on the horizon. ...
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Phuket’s luxury boom raises questions about infrastructure readiness
PHUKET, Thailand – Phuket is experiencing an extraordinary wave of tourism, hospitality and property investment, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s leading luxury...
Rotary world leaders to join over 1,200 delegates at 2026 Pattaya Institute
PATTAYA, Thailand – More than 1,200 delegates from 24 countries have registered for the 2026 Pattaya Rotary Institute, which will bring senior Rotary leaders,...
Watch the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival from Avani Rooftop
PATTAYA, Thailand – Get ready for two spectacular nights of dazzling fireworks, panoramic skyline views and rooftop dining as Avani Pattaya Resort invites guests...
Two big nights at Ka Ri Ki Sportsbar: Halloween Party on 31 October and...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mao and Ning, the team behind Ka Ri Ki Sportsbar & Restaurant near Mabprachan Lake, invite everyone to two evenings of...
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