Tag: Political Crisis
Government to gradually release rice in stock within 3 years
BANGKOK, Dec 19 -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said Friday that the government would try to gradually release rice now stored at warehouses...
Weakening Russian Ruble not affecting Thai economy yet
BANGKOK, 19 December 2014 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed an economic team to monitor the Russian currency crisis for fear that it would...
Two tons of narcotics incinerated
BANGKOK, Dec 18 -- Deputy Prime Minister Yongyuth Yuthavong today witnessed the incineration of 2,167 kilograms of narcotics worth Bt6.56 billion in Ayutthaya province....
Thailand conveys condolences to Australia over Sydney café seizure
BANGKOK, Dec 18 - Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his condolences to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott over the Sydney café...
Countries vows not to host anti-Thai government movements
BANGKOK, Dec 18 -- A number of countries have promised Thailand not to tolerate anti-Thai monarchy and anti-Thai government movements on their soil, according...
PM is confident of peaceful New Year holiday
BANGKOK, Dec 18 -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident of peace and order in Thailand during the New Year celebrations. He vowed to...
PM attends science fair in Bangkok
BANGKOK, 18 Dec 2014, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has emphasized the importance of scientific and technology development and the creation of new innovation...
PM urges investors not to panic at SET index plunge
BANGKOK, Dec 16 -- Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urges stock traders not to believe rumours, while the authorities are keeping close watch on...
PM confident Thailand ready to cope with Ebola
BANGKOK, Dec 15 -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha considers the Ebola virus disease as a health challenge but says that Thailand has resources to...
Prime minister admits to slow economic recovery
BANGKOK, Dec 15 -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha said the Thai economy has generally improved but its recovery was not at a satisfactory...
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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
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...