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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Thailand approves ‘Lemon Law’ giving consumers stronger rights over defective products
BANGKOK, Thailand – Thailand’s Cabinet has approved the long-awaited “Lemon Law,” a landmark consumer protection bill that would make sellers more accountable for defective...
No impact on tourism despite Russian advisory, says Thai Minister
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenworakul has reaffirmed that Thailand remains a safe destination and is ready to warmly welcome...
Armed foreigner terrorizes Phuket street until veteran Thai fighter steps in
PHUKET, Thailand – A foreign man who allegedly roamed the streets of Phuket armed with a knife and an aluminum bar, threatening and chasing...
Pattaya businesses plead for action as homeless scare away tourists
PATTAYA, Thailand – Concerns are growing among business owners and residents after large numbers of homeless individuals were once again found using Pattaya Beach...
Mystery surrounds fatal train strike near Pattaya as police probe man’s final moments
PATTAYA, Thailand – A 38-year-old man from Amnat Charoen province was killed after being struck by a freight train near Pattaya on Sunday night,...