Tag: Abhisit Vejjajiva
Thailand set to present case to International Court: PM
BANGKOK, May 30 -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Monday affirmed that Thailand is ready to present its case at the International Court...
Democrat Party outlines making Pattaya vital shipping port in the East
CHON BURI, May 29 -- Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, also leader of Democrat Party, said today that if his party is elected to run...
Democrat welcomes Yingluck for debate
BANGKOK, 30 May 2011 – The Democrat Party is set to publicize its economic vision this week while welcoming Pheu Thai prime minister candidate...
Philippines, Thailand agree to boost trade and investment cooperation
BANGKOK, May 27 – The Philippines and Thailand agreed Thursday to boost their bilateral trade and investment cooperation, according to Thai Prime Minister...
PM downplays Yingluck’s rising popularity
BANGKOK, May 23 - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Monday brushed aside recent opinion polls showing popularity of rival Puea Thai Party...
Excise tax reduction scheme to maintain diesel prices
BANGKOK, 18 April 2011 (NNT)-Finance Minister Korn Jatikawanit said Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva would consider lowering excise tax for fuel in an attempt to...
Commerce Ministry pondering price rises for 4 products
Bangkok, 21 March (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry is considering allowing prices of four products to float once the price pegging measure expires...
Regents School receives soccer award from PM Abhisit
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva recently presented the championship award to a team of footballers from The Regents School for winning the TrueVisions-Arsernal Soccer...
PM calls decentralization ‘essential’ in solving Thailand’s problems
Calls for increased local funding, universities, at Jomtien seminar Despite objections from power-conscious politicians and bureaucrats, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he plans...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
Two Thai women harassed by Indian men, fistfight breaks out on Pattaya Beach
PATTAYA, Thailand – A chaotic scene unfolded on Pattaya Beach when two Thai women were harassed by two Indian men, leading to a physical...
Free visa policy boosts Pattaya tourism, but experts warn of potential risks
PATTAYA, Thailand – The free visa policy for tourists visiting Pattaya and other parts of Thailand has been a topic of considerable discussion. According...