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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Road rage brewing as Pattaya baht bus blocks traffic to chat with passenger
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Afternoon alcohol ban ends in Thailand, critics warn of dangerous spillover
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UK to ban under-16s from social media under landmark ‘Australia Plus’ plan
LONDON, UK – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced sweeping new restrictions that will ban children under the age of 16 from accessing...
Phuket Model targets encroached forests and beaches for strict law enforcement
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin is moving forward with the “Phuket Model” policy to reclaim encroached forest areas...
Food delivery joins Thais Help Thais Plus program as merchants expect sales surge
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thais Help Thais Plus economic stimulus program has opened food delivery orders through four major platforms, with merchants expecting a...