Tag: Political Crisis
PDRC leader Suthep granted bail
BANGKOK, 27 May 2014 – People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) leader Suthep Thaugsuban has been released with a bail of 100,000 baht. Mr. Suthep,...
NCPO chief says will work to ensure order and reconciliation
BANGKOK, 27 May 2014 – Army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha asserted after receiving royal appointment to the post of the National Council for Peace and...
Suthep indicted on murder charges, granted bail
BANGKOK, May 26 -- Thailand's public prosecutor has indicted Suthep Thaugsuban, secretary-general of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), in connection with deaths and...
Army’s priority is to maintain peace and order: Gen Prayuth
BANGKOK, 27 May 2014 – National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha says the army’s main priority is to maintain...
Coup leader royally endorsed as head of NCPO
BANGKOK, 26 May 2014 - Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha has been royally appointed as the leader of the National Council for Peace and...
Phitsanulok locals show support for army
PHITSANULOK 26 May 2014 — Phitsanulok residents have shown support for army officials in the province after the recent coup. Locals in Phitsanulok province...
M-67 grenade found in the middle of Phayathai District
BANGKOK, 26 May 2014 - Police were called in immediately after an M-67 grenade that was wrapped with a black tape was found in...
Group of people shows love of army
BANGKOK, 26 May 2014 – A group of people has presented on-duty soldiers roses in a gesture of support for the army's role. ...
Northern village headmen express support for NCPO
PHITSANULOK, 26 May 2014 - Groups of village headmen in the northern region released statements expressing support for the establishment of the National Council...
NCPO chief asserts military takeover aimed at easing turmoil, not power...
BANGKOK, May 26 -- Thailand's National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha today called for the public to understand intention...
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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...