Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
Thai civic groups seek dissolution of Pheu Thai Party
BANGKOK, Feb 21 – Two social activist groups have called on Thailand's Election Commission (EC) to recommend dissolution of the Pheu Thai Party following...
PM Yingluck criticises NACC’s charges against her
BANGKOK, Feb 20 – Caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today deplored the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for hurriedly gathering charges of neglect of duty...
Farmers scale up protest at MOC by not allowing staff to...
BANGKOK, 20 February 2014 Farmers scaled up their protest at the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday by not allowing ministry officials to enter. ...
Farmers blockade Commerce Ministry, push for Yingluck ouster
BANGKOK, Feb 19 – Outraged farmers sealed off all entrances to the Commerce Ministry today and announced an unending demonstration until caretaker Prime Minister...
PDRC to follow PM everywhere she goes
BANGKOK, 19 February 2014 The People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) is planning further mass rallies against the government and has vowed to follow the...
Caretaker PM Yingluck summoned to acknowledge charges in rice subsidies
BANGKOK, Feb 18 – Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) unanimously decided today to summon caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to acknowledge charges of neglect...
Suthep declares war on PM, protesters rally at Defence Permanent Secretary’s...
BANGKOK, Feb 19 – Protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban is leading demonstrators from all rally sites in Bangkok to the Office of the Defence Permanent...
PM assures rice farmers of govt’s sincerity
BANGKOK, 18 February 2014 The Prime Minister has assured rice farmers of the government’s sincere intention to solve problems in its rice support scheme,...
Suthep leads protesters to Government House
BANGKOK, Feb 18 -- Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban led People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) supporters to Government House this morning in an attempt...
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Pattaya Walking Street security guards banned from using violence amid rising tourist assault concerns
PATTAYA, Thailand – Tourist police, local authorities, and entertainment venue operators have jointly held a high-level meeting to strengthen safety measures in Walking Street...
Khao Kheow Open Zoo keeps wildlife cool with fruit ice treats and enrichment activities
PATTAYA, Thailand – Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located just about a one-hour drive from Pattaya, has launched special heat-relief measures for wildlife as temperatures...
Students explore Pattaya’s smart city vision during City Hall study visit
PATTAYA, Thailand – City secretary Phumpipat Kamolnat, together with assistant secretary Pittaya Piromon, welcomed a group of international students and teachers from Regent International...
Pattaya police nab suspect in violent street robbery of female model amid shocking claims
PATTAYA, Thailand – Banglamung police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a street robbery involving a female model in Pattaya, following a...
Pattaya to host beach parade for Miss Grand Thailand 2026 winner on April 17
PATTAYA, Thailand – City officials are preparing for a major beachfront celebration parade to honor the winner of Miss Grand Thailand 2026, set to...