Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
Additional 300 megawatts of Thailand’s electricity use forecasted for April 5
TRAT, March 31 - An additional 300 megawatts of Thailand's electricity usage is predicted for April 5, according to Electricity Generating Authority of...
Private sector requests state support to make Thai industries more economically-friendly
CHACHOENGSAO, 31 MARCH 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has chaired the regional meeting of the Joint Public-Private Committee to solve economic problems (JPPC) ahead...
Green industries to be promoted in provinces surrounding Suvarnabhumi
CHACHOENGSAO, 31 MARCH 2013 The government plans to develop green industrial areas in a number of central provinces to support the growth of Suvarnabhumi...
Five central provinces get THB100 mn each to boost infrastructure
BANGKOK, 31 March 2013 The Cabinet has approved a budget of 100 million baht for each of the five provinces in the mid-central...
Security chief: Still too early for dialogue to stop southern violence
BANGKOK, March 30 – Thailand’s national security chief admitted that the ongoing peace talks with Muslim insurgents will not suspend militants’ attacks and...
Minor progress in KL peace talks, sets April 29 for next...
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 – Thailand and Muslim insurgents from the South have reached an agreement on a terms of reference (TOR) for...
PM says loan bill is transparent and beneficial to Thais
BANGKOK, 28 March 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said the 2.2 trillion loan bill is intended to raise Thailand's competitive edge as well as...
Thai PM stresses transparency in spending loans
BANGKOK, March 28 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra gave reassurances in Parliament today that the spending of Bt2 trillion in loans for Thailand’s...
60 opposition MPs to debate against Bt2 trillion legislation
BANGKOK, March 27 – Thailand's opposition bloc has announced its plan for a parliamentary showdown, with 60 MPs lining up to debate against...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...