Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
PM announces dissolution of parliament
BANGKOK, 9 December 2013 Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced the dissolution of parliament amid the increasing pressure from the anti-government...
Thai people’s ‘long march’ revolt kicks off today at 9.39am
BANGKOK, Dec 9 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has asserted that today is the day for the Thai people’s victory, the crucial day of...
Charupong insists request of royally-bestowed cabinet cannot be made
BANGKOK, 6 December 2013 Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan insisted on Thursday that requesting a royally-bestowed line-up of cabinet ministers or a prime minister cannot...
Thai Govt readjusts response to protests; time for talk finished
BANGKOK, Dec 6 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will not hold future dialogues with protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, who will be arrested as soon...
PM on rebuilding confidence on nation’s economy
BANGKOK, 5 Dec 2013, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed all agencies related to the nation's economy to quickly formulate a strategy to...
Govt injecting new economic stimulus
The government decided today to inject an additional stimulus to revive Thailand’s sagging economy, due to the month-long political turmoil. Teerat...
HM the King urges Thais to keep unity for long-term happiness
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, 5 December 2013 His Majesty the King has reminded Thai people of the country’s long-established happiness which has been the result...
Thai Premier reassures Al Jazeera amnesty bill off the table
BANGKOK, 4 December Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has reassured Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera that the controversial amnesty bill is now off the table. ...
Navy chief sees light at end of tunnel
BANGKOK, Dec 4 – The Thai armed forces have totally ruled out a coup to end the political turmoil, navy chief Narong Pipathanasai said...
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Thailand seeks tighter controls on online agents after Chiang Mai airfares exceed 20,000 baht
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Transport said on Thursday that airfares exceeding 20,000 baht ($590) between Bangkok and Chiang Mai during the Yi...
Restaurant owner fears wave of closures as ‘Thai Help Thai’ subsidy ends
BANGKOK, Thailand – A Thai restaurant owner has voiced concern over the country’s worsening economic conditions, saying falling sales, declining foot traffic and business...
72-year-old Swiss man arrested in Pattaya over alleged abuse of six-year-old daughter
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested a 72-year-old Swiss national in Banglamung, Chonburi, over allegations of sexually abusing his six-year-old...
Pattaya works to revive stalled Eastern Region football stadium project
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City is working to resolve long-standing construction problems at the Eastern Football Stadium, Soi Chaiyapruek 2, after the original contractor...
Pattaya residents demand urgent repairs to deteriorating roads and sois across the city
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya residents are calling for urgent repairs to damaged roads and sois across the city, saying deteriorating surfaces, potholes and uneven...