Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
Protesters, farmers ponder separate major rallies tomorrow in Bangkok
BANGKOK, Feb 18 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has announced another round of large rallies in Bangkok tomorrow along with a major farmers’ demonstration...
Farmers boo finance minister as talks on rice payments fail
BANGKOK, Feb 18 – A negotiation between caretaker Deputy Prime Minister/Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong and farmers over payments from the rice pledging scheme failed,...
Suthep leads protesters to seal off Government House
BANGKOK, Feb 17 -- Anti government protester led by Suthep Thaugsuban moved to seal off Government House to prevent caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra...
Protest leader Suthep flatly rejects negotiations with govt
BANGKOK, Feb 15 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has reasserted his stance that the caretaker Cabinet must resign to pave the way for a...
PM: Farmers will be paid on Feb 17
BANGKOK, 14 February 2014 The Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has reaffirmed that all farmers registered with the government’s rice support program...
Farmers sue PM and ministers over damages from rice scheme
BANGKOK, 13 February 2014 A group of 50 farmers have filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and relevant ministers for their failure...
Police taking back public areas from protesters
BANGKOK, 14 February 2014 Companies of police officers have reclaimed rally sites from the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) protesters. ...
Govt coordinating with Election Commission to hold new elections
BANGKOK, Feb 14 – Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Pongthep Thepkanjana was assigned to meet with the Election Commission (EC) to discuss new elections in...
Caretaker PM Yingluck promises rice payments to farmers next week
BANGKOK, Feb 14 – Farmers will gradually receive their overdue payments from the rice pledging scheme next week, according to caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck...
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Pattaya Walking Street security guards banned from using violence amid rising tourist assault concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist police, local authorities, and entertainment venue operators have jointly held a high-level meeting to strengthen safety measures in Walking Street...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo keeps wildlife cool with fruit ice treats and enrichment activities
PATTAYA, Thailand – Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located just about a one-hour drive from Pattaya, has launched special heat-relief measures for wildlife as temperatures...
Students explore Pattaya’s smart city vision during City Hall study visit
PATTAYA, Thailand – City secretary Phumpipat Kamolnat, together with assistant secretary Pittaya Piromon, welcomed a group of international students and teachers from Regent International...
Pattaya police nab suspect in violent street robbery of female model amid shocking claims
PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a street robbery involving a female model in Pattaya, following a...
Pattaya to host beach parade for Miss Grand Thailand 2026 winner on April 17
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials are preparing for a major beachfront celebration parade to honor the winner of Miss Grand Thailand 2026, set to...