Tag: Political Crisis
TAT to clarify Thailand’s situation among tourists overseas
BANGKOK, May 20 -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has instructed its overseas offices to provide understanding of the ongoing situation in the...
Chamber of Commerce warns of long-term effects of martial law
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - The Thai Chamber of Commerce points out that the imposition of martial law and nomination of a new prime...
SET President advises investors not to panic on declaration of martial...
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - The president for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has maintained that trading activities would continue as usual, and...
Thai National Shippers’ Council has positive view of martial law
The Thai National Shippers’ Council president Nopporn Thepsittha believes the martial law imposed by the army nationwide, will benefit Thailand’s economy rather than have...
US citizens urged to exercise caution after martial law imposed
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - The US embassy in Thailand has warned its citizens in Thailand to avoid protest sites and closely follow the...
OBEC: schools not affected by martial law
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 – The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) assured the public that educational institutions will not be affected by...
BMA doles out measures following the invocation of martial law
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is implementing measures to ensure that the public remains unaffected by the invocation of...
Senators express support for martial law
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - Senators have expressed their support for the Army to invoke martial law in order to end the political turmoil....
Army tightens security at Ratchaprasong Intersection
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - Soldiers have been deployed to maintain security around the Bangkok metropolitan area after General Prayuth Chan-ocha declared martial law...
PDRC to remain at their home base after declaration of martial...
BANGKOK, 20 May 2014 - The People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) has stated that they won't be holding any marches to government buildings. However,...
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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...
The dilemmas of Thai visa agencies assisting foreigners with their immigration problems
It’s not only Thailand. Visa agents have held a prominent place throughout south east Asia for at least 30 years. Even today it is...
No sign of Thailand’s Schengen visa
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Thailand has long been the key promoter of the “six countries one destination plan” which would allow international tourists entry to all after...
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...