Tag: Political Crisis
Tasks assigned to NPOMC deputy chiefs
BANGKOK, 24 May 2014 - The National Peace and Order Maintaining Council Chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha has assigned his deputy chiefs specific responsibilities to...
Thai Army briefs ambassadors on political situation
BANGKOK, 24 May 2014 – The Royal Thai Army this week convened a meeting with foreign ambassadors and diplomats to inform them of the...
Consular affairs office on Chaengwattana road to resume normal services on...
BANGKOK, 23 May 2014 – The Department of Consular Affairs has announced that its office on Chaengwattana road will be officially opened on 2...
BMA on highest alert to ensure public safety
BANGKOK, 23 May 2014 – After the declaration of a military coup, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has stepped up its security measures while...
45 countries issue Thailand travel warning
BANGKOK, May 24 -- 45 countries worldwide have issued travel warnings, informing their nationals about the ongoing political situation in Thailand after the military...
Gen.Prayuth: Junta will not stay long
BANGKOK, 23 May 2014 - Head of the National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC) Gen.Prayuth Chan-ocha informs foreign envoys that the council will...
NBTC holds talks with ISPs over social media content
BANGKOK, 23 May 2014 - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) held a meeting with Internet service providers (ISPs) to ensure that the...
Two army rangers wounded by roadside bomb in Narathiwat
NARATHIWAT, 23 May 2014 – Two soldiers have been injured by a bomb explosion in Narathiwat’s Bacho District. The bomb exploded when a team...
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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...