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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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Thailand declares war on illegal e-cigarettes
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police has officially launched the E-Cigarette Control Centre (ECCC), marking a major escalation in the government's campaign against...
Over 40% of Thai working-age population still lacks credit history, study finds
PATTAYA, Thailand – A joint study by ttb analytics and the National Credit Bureau (NCB) has found that more than 40% of Thai working-age...
Thailand launches new 500MW household solar buyback scheme at 2.20 baht
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a new round of Thailand’s “household solar” program, allowing residential users to generate electricity...
Thai stocks jump 35.47 points to close at 1,577.81, up 2.30%
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai stock market closed sharply higher on June 29, ending the trading session at 1,577.81 points, up 35.47 points or...
Chadchart smashes previous record in Bangkok gubernatorial landslide
BANGKOK, Thailand – Incumbent Chadchart Sittipunt secured a decisive lead in Bangkok's unofficial gubernatorial election results, capturing over 1.4 million votes to put him...