Tag: Political Crisis
Ministry of Energy: NGV price rise in line with actual cost
BANGKOK, 4 February 2015 - The Ministry of Energy has insisted that it will gradually raise the price of NGV to reflect its true...
Chiang Mai public hearing wants the Government to decentralize power
CHIANG MAI, 2 Feb 2015, Locals of the Northern Province of Chiang Mai have expressed their hopes for the Government to decentralize administrative power...
PM vows intensified martial law
BANGKOK, Jan 29 -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government would strictly enforce martial law measures, ban overseas trips and check the financial...
PM adheres to peaceful solutions for far South
BANGKOK, Jan 28 - Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said he has adhered to peaceful solutions for the far South and has not...
NSC chief admits to slow progress in peace dialogue with insurgents
BANGKOK, Jan 27 - Thailand's National Security Council (NSC) Secretary General Anusit Kunakrn admitted that not much progress has been made regarding the next...
Thai Airways International won’t go bankrupt: PM
BANGKOK, Jan 26 - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha insisted that he would not let Thai Airways International (THAI) go into bankruptcy but it must...
Thailand expresses condolences on passing of Saudi king
BANGKOK, 23 January 2015 - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha joins people around the world in mourning the passing of Saudi King Abdullah bin...
Prayut asks taxi operators not to take advantage of passengers
BANGKOK, 24 Jan 2015, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged taxi operators not to take advantages of passengers, referring to the infamous case...
Gov’t working to boost tourism, Thai PM says
BANGKOK, 24 January 2015 -The Thai government is looking to increase more tourism channels, while the floating market set up beside the government house...
New floating market to be opened soon near Government House
BANGKOK, Jan 23 - A new floating market near Government House in central Bangkok will be opened early next month. Prime Minister Gen Prayut...
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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
WEEKEND EDITORIAL
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...
Pattaya Mayor’s hands-on approach praised by residents during community visit; road works and waste...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet visited at Wat Chong Lom Community to hear residents’ concerns and provide guidance on various issues in a...