Tag: Political Crisis
2 red shirt leaders get 2-year suspended sentences
BANGKOK, July 22 -- Thailand's Criminal Court today sentenced red shirt leaders Jatuporn Prompan and Nattawut Saikuar to two-year jail terms in a case...
HM the King endorses Provisional Constitution
BANGKOK, July 23 -- His Majesty the King bestowed the approved Interim Constitution on Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, chief of the National Council for Peace...
9,074 new positions opened by Public Health Ministry
BANGKOK, 23July 2014 - Yesterday (22nd July 2014) at the National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) 7th weekly meeting, it was confirmed that...
Loan sharking and debt: A vicious cycle in Thailand with no...
BANGKOK, 23 July 2014 - Household debt problems in Thailand are starting to have a serious impact on the economy, resulting in more and...
Free Medical check ups and goods at special prices at NCPO’s...
BANGKOK, 23 July 2014 - The Ministry of Public Health in cooperation with public and private organizations has organized the reconciliation event at Sanam...
Number of tourist arrivals in Koh Samui declines this year
SURAT THANI, 22 July 2014 - According to Thanongsak Somwong, the chairman of the Koh Samui Tourist Promotion Association, as of July 2014 the...
“Returning happiness to the people” activities held for taxis at Suvarnabhumi...
BANGKOK, 22 July 2014 - Suvarnabhumi Airport has joined hands with the military organizing activities for cab drivers at the airport in an effort...
Special Report: NCPO places great emphasis on tackling corruption
The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has increased the budget allocation for the National Counter Corruption Commission (NACC) to tackle existing frauds...
Special Report: “Reconciliation Festival” being held at Sanam Luang until July...
The public and private sectors are joining hands in organizing a “Reconciliation Festival” to return happiness to the people and promote national reconciliation. The...
Gen Prayuth expresses concerns over violence in South
BANGKOK, 22 July 2014, - Head of National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) General Prayuth Chan-Ocha has expressed his concerns over the ongoing...
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Can Thailand’s economy regain its footing with tourism rebound and fiscal stimulus? Pattaya faces...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s economy is at a crossroads, with hopes pinned on a tourism recovery and government fiscal measures to counteract sluggish growth...
Foreign visitors enjoy better exchange rates, driving more spending in local businesses; 33.90 –...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai baht opened at 34.08 THB per USD, weakening from the previous closing level of 33.90 THB per USD. The...
Tourists panic as smoke fills Pattaya hotel room—minor damage, owner believes in Goddess Kali’s...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya emergency services received a report of a fire in a hotel room on Soi Buakhao, South Pattaya, at 10 PM...
Pattaya Mayor addresses land expropriation issues in city expansion plan
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet held a meeting with local residents and officials to listen to concerns regarding land expropriation under the city's...
Pattaya City discusses strategies for enhancing public services and security; stresses ‘Enforce and Fine’...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijjakarn chaired a meeting with the heads of various government departments to discuss important matters concerning the administration...