Tag: Political Crisis
Erawan Center: Medical teams on stand-by after martial law imposed
BANGKOK, 21 May 2014 – The Erawan Emergency Center made known that over 40 medical teams are on stand-by following the imposition of martial...
POMC announces operations to secure people’s life and property
BANGKOK, 21 May 2014 – The Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) has issued its 12th announcement, this time concerning the actions of authorities...
POMC asks social media to spread news correctly
BANGKOK, 21 May 2014 – The Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) has issued an 8th announcement requesting cooperation from social media to spread...
POMC calls meeting of leaders of the three governing branches of...
BANGKOK, 21 May 2014 - The Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) today issued an announcement calling a meeting this afternoon of important individuals...
Gen Prayuth convenes, chairs meeting with all groups in political conflict
BANGKOK, May 21 -- Army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-Ocha on Wednesday chaired a meeting he convened with groups engaged in political confrontation and conflict...
POMC prohibits the use or carrying of wartime weapons and explosives
BANGKOK 20 May 2014 — The Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) has prohibited the use and carrying of wartime weapons and explosives, under...
Army ensures peace and order continues in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI 21 May 2014 — The Army continues to maintain responsibility for peace and order in the northern province of Chiang Rai. Cross-border...
POMC prohibits resistance to the maintaining of peace and order
BANGKOK 20 May 2014 — The Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) has prohibited broadcasting of political opinions in the country. ...
PDRC leader praises Army Chief for declaring martial law
BANGKOK, 21 May 2014 - The People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC)’s secretary-general has praised Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha for making the right decision...
Prayuth plans to invite PDRC, UDD to talks to end political...
BANGKOK, May 20-- Army Chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha said the Peace and Order Maintaining Command (POMC) planned to invite political rivals for talks to...
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