Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
PM discussing possible ‘sin tax’ hike with finance ministry
BANGKOK, Aug 29 - Following the government's controversial sharp cut in petrol and diesel prices, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday defended the...
PM visits flood-hit areas in Phitsanulok, Udon Thani
BANGKOK, Aug 28 - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday has visited flood-stricken areas in Phitsanulok in the North before leaving for the...
Labour Unions give government 6 months on Bt300/day minimum wage issue
BANGKOK, Aug 26 -- The Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TSLC) said it has given the government six months to increase minimum wage for workers...
CEPA cuts Oil Fund collection from benzene, diesel
BANGKOK, 26 August 2011 – The Committee on Energy Policy Administration (CEPA) has resolved to decrease the collection towards the Oil Fund from Benzene...
PM hands down policies to govt officials
BANGKOK, 26 August 2011 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has handed down policies of the government to directors-general and executives of each ministry...
Kitsana: Producers of conflicting programs will be called for discussion
BANGKOK, 26 August 2011 – Prime Minister’s Office Minister Kitsana Sihalak has shrugged off concerns over her duties after she has been assigned...
Sripatum Poll: PM is slightly ahead of Opposition leader in public...
BANGKOK, 26 August 2011 – People have rated the performance of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in the recent policy debate slightly higher than...
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,...
Reporters urge PM to act on threat against the media
BANGKOK, Aug 25 - A group of television channel 7 reporters on Thursday submitted an open letter to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra after...
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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...