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 announces passing of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha at 47
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Bureau of the Royal Household announced on Friday the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, who died...
Thailand lowers flags to half-mast as cabinet prepares royal funeral arrangements
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Government House lowered national flags to half-mast on Friday ahead of a special cabinet meeting called to arrange the royal...
Mourners gather at Chulalongkorn Hospital to pay final respects to HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha
BANGKOK, Thailand – Crowds of mourners gathered at Chulalongkorn Hospital on Friday to pay their respects and await the final departure of Her Royal...
Pattaya vows ‘if we don’t protect it today there may be nothing left tomorrow’
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials, together with enforcement officers and special affairs staff, have continued operations along Pattaya Beach to tackle illegal occupation...
BoT confident in baht stability while Indonesia faces stronger currency pressure
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has confirmed that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sees no need to call an emergency meeting,...