Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
Thai PM: Dual defence post aims at coherent administration
BANGKOK, July 1 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said today that her concurrent post as defence minister will help speed decision-making and policy implementation,...
PM prepares to visit Poland and Turkey
BANGKOK, 1 July 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is scheduled to visit Poland and Turkey from July 3-5 in a bid to open new...
Newly reshuffled Cabinet determined to rid Thailand of corruption
BANGKOK, 1 July 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will announce her Government’s commitment on corruption suppression after the first meeting of the newly...
PM invites Thais to Food & Fruit Festival
BANGKOK, 29 June 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is inviting Thais to the Food & Fruit Festival 2013, being held at IMPACT until...
PM, new ministers take oath before HM the King
BANGKOK, July 1 -- His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej granted a royal audience to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and 18 newly appointed Cabinet members...
Three killed in Songkhla bombing
SONGKHLA, June 28 - Three persons were killed as a bomb exploded in Na Thawi district of this southern border province this morning even...
Special report: Strategic Partnership with Vietnam
Thailand and Vietnam have enjoyed their relations over the past three decades. This year both sides have decided to bring their relationship to a...
Govt told to closely watch exports and baht movement
BANGKOK, June 27 – The private sector today called on the government to seriously concentrate on improving Thailand’s exports and avoid measures that jeopardise...
Special Report: UN unveils “World Drug Report 2013”
The United Nations has unveiled its “World Drug Report 2013”, revealing drug trends around the world, while working with the Thai Police in eradicating...
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Pattaya Mayor acknowledges tourism slowdown, plans major events for high season
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has acknowledged a decline in tourist numbers this year following online criticism over photographs showing unusually quiet...
Man drowns off Pattaya beach despite lifeguards’ rescue attempt, leaving two dogs waiting
PATTAYA, Thailand – A man believed to be a Filipino national drowned off Yin Yom Beach near Pratumnak Soi 5 on November 12 after...
Oil spill cleanup at Pattaya’s North Beach Curve prompts motorist caution
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City officials have urged motorists to remain cautious at North Beach Curve following an oil spill reported on November 13...
Pattaya levels manhole covers and improves access for disabled road users
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has inspected road resurfacing works along Soi Paniad Chang, urging contractors to speed up construction and complete...
Taiwanese fugitive wanted in 15 cases arrested in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thai Tourist Police and Immigration officers have arrested a 50-year-old Taiwanese national wanted under 15 arrest warrants in Taiwan, including 13...