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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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...