Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
Democrat Party backs people’s movement against Yingluck govt
BANGKOK, Nov 29 – Opposition Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has categorically rejected the government’s initiative for a dialogue to end the month-long political confrontation....
Protest leader Suthep rejects dialogue with government
BANGKOK, Nov 29 – Key protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban announced last night that protesters will never negotiate with the government of Prime Minister Yingluck...
Govt set to hold celebrations for HM the King’s birthday throughout...
BANGKOK, 28 November 2013 The government has announced its readiness to organize celebrative activities for His Majesty the King’s 86th birthday anniversary throughout...
Flooding subsides in 5 South provinces, 6 provinces remain afflicted
BANGKOK, 29 November 2013 The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has revealed that flooding in the South has lifted in 5 provinces; however,...
Yingluck survives censure debate
BANGKOK, 28 November 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Interior Minister Charupong Raungsuwan easily survived a no-confidence vote Thursday morning. ...
Thai central bank cuts key interest rate to 2.25 per cent
BANGKOK, Nov 27 - The Bank of Thailand (BoT) on Wednesday slashed its policy interest rate by 0.25 per cent, to 2.25 per cent,...
Chinese ambassador commends government’s non-violent method toward situation
BANGKOK, 28 November 2013 Chinese ambassador to Thailand Ning Fukui on Wednesday commended the government's use of peaceful methods to solve the current...
‘Yanyong’ reaffirms transparency of the Government’s packed rice scheme
BANGKOK, 28 Nov 2013 Deputy Commerce Minister Yanyong Phuangrach affirms the Government's packed rice scheme has been carried out in transparency. ...
PM Yingluck defends rice mortgage scheme during censure debate
BANGKOK, 28 November 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, during the no-confidence debate, defended the government’s rice mortgage scheme, saying the scheme was transparent and...
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PM defends shake-up of Phuket leadership, says internal feuds threatened key tourism hub
BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday explained the cabinet’s decision to abruptly transfer of Phuket’s top leadership, stating...
Woman’s car vandalized over parking dispute as angry neighbor leaves threatening note
BANGKOK, Thailand – A 26-year-old woman has filed a police complaint after a neighbor allegedly vandalized her car and left a threatening note following...
Thailand braces for possible Super El Niño as PM orders urgent readiness plans
BANGKOK, Thailand – The government is closely monitoring the development of the "Super El Niño" phenomenon, with the Prime Minister directing all relevant state...
Historic Thai temple nears UNESCO World Heritage status as final vote looms
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Culture disclosed that Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province is scheduled for a final vote...
Thai Police target World Cup gambling networks, trace over 2 billion baht in transactions
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illegal betting related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup by shutting...