Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
Furious rubber farmers vow to renew rally next Saturday
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT, Sept 7 – Rubber growers in 10 southern provinces have announced that they will demonstrate again next Saturday to protest the...
Myanmar’s parliamentary speaker visits PM Yingluck
BANGKOK, 5th September 2013 Myanmar's parliamentary speaker for the Union Assembly's Upper House Khin Aung Myint has paid a courtesy visit to Prime...
Police close Phetkasem Rd after clashes with protesters
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, Sept 6 -- Forensic police collected evidence on Phetkasem Road in Prachuap Khiri Khan after clashes last night between police and...
Nine-day road blockade in South costs Bt3 billion
BANGKOK, Sept 5 – The blockade of roads in Thailand’s southern region since August 27 by rubber growers’ protesting falling rubber prices has cost...
PM Yingluck launches “Water for Life” exhibition at Siam Discovery
BANGKOK, 5 September 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday launched the "Water for Life" exhibition at Siam Discovery mall in Bangkok, to...
PM supports plans to boost China-ASEAN ties
NANNING, 3 September 2013 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra addressed delegates at the China-ASEAN Expo 2013, saying that Thailand will continue to improve...
Thailand eyes exporting more fruit to China
NANNING, Sept 3 - Thailand wants to export more fruit to China, as Thai fruit remains the country's number one favourite with an export...
China to buy 1 million tons of Thai rice
BANGKOK, 3 September 2013 China has agreed to buy 1 million tons of rice from Thailand, while expressing its interest in the Thai...
Agriculture ministry to handle rubber farmers’ woes
BANGKOK, 27 August 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to tackle the problems of rubber farmers who...
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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...