Tag: Political Crisis
NRC on media reform calls for free but ethical press
BANGKOK, 26 November 2014 - The National Reform Council (NRC) committee in charge of mass media reform revealed that the majority sentiment submitted by...
Impeachment of Nikhom, Somsak, set for early January
BANGKOK, Nov 26 -- The whip committee of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) plans to start the impeachment process against former Senate speaker Nikom...
Alongkorn Ponlaboot resigns from Democrat Party
BANGKOK, Nov 26 -- Alongkorn Ponlaboot, secretary to the whip committee of the National Reform Council (NRC), today announced his resignation as a member...
PM presents awards on energy conservation
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha recently presented awards to corporations doing outstanding work on energy conservation and development of alternative energy, which could help...
Pattaya Beach refill project set to begin early next year
The long-delayed rebuilding of Pattaya Beach is expected to begin early next year after the Marine Department approved a 430 million baht budget for...
PM orders adjustment of corrective strategy in the South to suit...
BANGKOK, 25 November 2014 - Anusit Kunakorn, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) said after the Cabinet meeting today that Prime Minister Gen...
Anti-violence against women and children campaign 2014 launched
BANGKOK, Nov 25 -- Thailand's Ministry of Social Development and Human Security hopes to build a strong society free of violence against children,...
Army chief asserts no ISIS in Thailand
BANGKOK, Nov 25 -- Thai Army chief Gen Udomdej SItabutr on Tuesday acknowledged that the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group has arrived in a...
Thai PM’s Malaysia visit schedule unchanged
BANGKOK, Nov 26 -- Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha will pay an official visit to Malaysia on Monday and is expected to appoint Thailand's...
Gen. Anupong: Govt pushes for speedy polls
BANGKOK, 24 November 2014 - Minister of Interior Gen. Anupong Paochinda has confirmed the government is following its roadmap so as to arrange a...
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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...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...