Tag: Charupong Ruangsuwan
Pheu Thai Party blasts anti-election movement
BANGKOK, Feb 4 – The ruling Pheu Thai Party today condemned an unconstitutional movement for trying to destroy Thailand’s democratic system and obstruct people...
Protesters threaten to strengthen anti-govt movement
BANGKOK, Jan 15 – An anti-government group has vowed to escalate their movement if the government insists on holding the general election on Feb...
Ruling bloc holds on tightly after Democrat MPs resign en masse
BANGKOK, Dec 9 – The government bloc has vowed to stay together to perform its duty in the House of Representatives despite the mass...
Charupong insists request of royally-bestowed cabinet cannot be made
BANGKOK, 6 December 2013 Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan insisted on Thursday that requesting a royally-bestowed line-up of cabinet ministers or a prime minister cannot...
Ruling party leader says ‘people’s council’ impossible
BANGKOK, Dec 4 - Interior Minister Charupong Ruangsuwan today flatly rejected a proposed 'people’s council' and called on the opposition to abide by majority...
CAPO pleads for public not to join illegal activities currently underway
BANGKOK, 30 November 2013 The Center for Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) pleaded for the public not to join the illegal activities...
Pheu Thai Party up in arms against Constitution Court
BANGKOK, Nov 22 – The ruling Pheu Thai Party has rejected the Constitution Court’s verdict on the charter amendment and plans to remove six...
Parliament speaker, Democrats deadlocked on censure motion
BANGKOK, Nov 19 – Thailand's opposition Democrat Party stood firm today that it would not supply additional documents to back up its proposed no-confidence...
Interior Minister would like political groups protesting over Phar Viharn Temple...
BANGKOK, 17 November 2013 The Minister of Interior wants Thai people to hold peaceful dialogue over the Phra Viharn Temple dispute, in order to...
Pheu Thai sees neither cabinet reshuffle nor parliament dissolution
BANGKOK, 17 November 2013 The ruling Pheu Thai Party has confirmed that there will neither be cabinet shakeup nor dissolution of parliament in order...
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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
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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...