Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
Yingluck prepares to welcome Japanese PM
BAGNKOK, 15 January 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has summoned a meeting to ensure the government's preparedness to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo...
It’s official: Deputy police chief to run in Bangkok election
BANGKOK, Jan 14 – Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen announced his resignation from the national police force today – his first step in contesting the...
Pongsapat selected as Pheu Thai’s candidate for BKK governor election
BANGKOK, Jan 13-- The ruling Pheu Thai Party's executive committee on Sunday unanimously elected deputy national police chief Pongsapat Pongcharoen as the party’s...
Japanese PM to visit Thailand next week
BANGKOK, Jan 11 - Newly-appointed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to visit Thailand next week as a guest of the Thai government,...
First high speed railway will be launched in Chiang Mai in...
CHIANG MAI, 9 January 2013 The Governor of Chiang Mai said the first high speed railway service in Thailand will be launched between...
PM urges students to learn ASEAN cultures, languages
BANGKOK, 9 January 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has urged Thai students to ready themselves for the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community...
PM advises children to keep discipline, seek knowledge outside classroom
BANGKOK, Jan 9 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra instructed young people to have discipline and be eager to learn outside the classroom ahead...
Activist group seeks government rejection of ICJ ruling on border dispute
BANGKOK, Jan 8 – The anti-government People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) petitioned Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today, calling on her administration to defy...
Thai Foreign Minister: Border dispute may not end in Thailand’s favour
BANGKOK, Jan 4 – Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said today he was not confident Thailand will win the Phra Viharn (Preah Vihear) temple...
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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,...