Tag: Political Crisis
Coup makers shut down schools from 23-25 May
BANGKOK, 22 May 2014 – The National Peace and Order Maintaining Council orders all academic institutions to close from 23 – 25 May 2014....
Announcements no. 11 & 16: Cabinet terminated, permanent secretaries assigned ministers’...
BANGKOK, 23 May 2014 – The National Peace and Order Maintaining Council announced it was suspending the Constitution of Thailand B.E. 2550 but was...
Army declares coup
BANGKOK, 22 May 2014 - The Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha said today (May 22nd) that the armed forces and police had formed a...
Trang governor urges officials to help people understand what martial law...
TRANG, 22 May 2014 – Trang Governor Somsak Parisuttho Hemthanon presided over a meeting today to explain the policies and guidelines for civil servants...
NBTC tells internet providers to block posts stirring conflict
BANGKOK, 22 May 2014 –The Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) has issued an 8th announcement requesting cooperation from social media in spreading news...
Two-year suspended jail term for Jatuporn on defamation case
BANGKOK, May 22-- Thailand's Appeals Court today handed down a six-month prison term with a Bt50,000 fine for United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship...
European Union may boycott Thailand if it delays election: Surapong
BANGKOK, May 22 - Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul said he received a signal from the European Union (EU) that it might boycott...
Martial law has no obvious impact on Chiang Mai tourism
CHIANG MAI, 21 May 2014 - Tourism entrepreneurs in Chiang Mai believe martial law has had no impact on tourism in the province. ...
Thai Airways explains to clients, reality of martial law
BANGKOK, 21 May 2014 – Thai Airways has moved rapidly to explain to clients and ticket sales agents, the reality of the declaration of...
Democrats express support for martial law
BANGKOK, 21 May 2014 – The Democrat Party has expressed support for the Army’s invocation of martial law following an internal meeting. ...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
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The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
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No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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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...