Tag: Abhisit Vejjajiva
Jatuporn claims protesters seek to topple the government
BANGKOK, 8 November 2013 Jatuporn Prompan, a core leader of the National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), has claimed that the...
Senate likely to shoot down amnesty bill
BANGKOK, Nov 5 - Senate Speaker Nikom Wairatpanich and a group of elected senators vowed on Tuesday to shoot down the controversial amnesty bill...
NACC pushes for an investigation to impeach Abhisit and Suthep from...
BANGKOK, 1 November 2013 Former prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, and former deputy prime minister, Suthep Thaugsuban, have officially acknowledged the charges brought by...
Gen. Prayuth expresses concern over protest against amnesty bill
BANGKOK, 31 October 2013 Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha has expressed his concerns over the ongoing protest against the controversial amnesty bill - urging the...
Two Democrat heavy-weights acknowledge charges by public prosecutor
BANGKOK, Oct 31 – Thailand’s opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban appeared at the Attorney General Office today to acknowledge indictment...
Democrat heavy-weights set to sue public prosecutor
BANGKOK, Oct 29 – Opposition Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban said they would file a lawsuit against the Attorney General...
PM pays respect to King Rama V on Memorial Day
BANGKOK, 23 October 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra led members of her cabinet to pay respect to the Equestrian Statue of King Rama V...
Pheu Thai Party prepares alternative if Amnesty Bill is rejected
BANGKOK, Oct 24 – Pheu Thai leader Charupong Ruangsuwan said the ruling party was determined to pass the Amnesty Bill into law and, if...
The Senate shows concerns over the Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, 22 October 2013 The Senate has expressed its concern over the Amnesty Bill being scrutinized by a parliamentary committee, saying that the matter...
No agreement in House committee on amnesty criteria
BANGKOK, Oct 18 – A House committee scrutinising the proposed Amnesty Bill yesterday failed to agree on details of pardons to be extended offenders. ...
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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...