Tag: Prawit Wongsuwan
DPM Prawit: Election date cannot be determined until organic laws are...
Bangkok - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan says an election date will be announced once all organic acts have been promulgated in the...
Strict regulations against street racing and illegal nightclubs
BANGKOK – Deputy Prime Minister/Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan ordered authorities to regulate nightclubs and street races which might cause disturbances to people.
Defense Ministry spokesman...
HRH Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn named new Thai king in formal NLA...
Bangkok (AP) - After a brief joint meeting held on Tuesday 29 November, the Cabinet, following a 1924 law on succession, submitted HRH Crown...
Gen Prawit: progress in ending illegal fishing pleases EU
Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has revealed the European Union (EU) is pleased with the government’s campaign against illegal, unreported,...
Drones to be used in restive south
The Defense Technology Institute has given the military drone prototypes to be used in the violence-torn southern region of the kingdom.
Deputy Prime Minister...
One month given to ease traffic in Bangkok
Authorities in charge of traffic affairs in Bangkok have been given one month to show progress in easing the congestion problem in the capital,...
Green light given for open debates on draft charter
Bowing to increasing pressure for open debates on the draft constitution, the government has given a green light for debates to be staged in...
Tourists flock to see Buddhist Lent procession with world’s longest candle...
UBON RATCHATHANI – A large number of tourists have flocked to see a Buddhist Lent procession with the world's longest candle in Ubon Ratchathani.
Deputy...
Police chief to monitor probe into brutal attack on British family...
BANGKOK - Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan have instructed police chief Pol. Gen. Chakthip Chaichinda to closely monitor investigation...
Thailand to take further steps against fishing pirates and slavery
BANGKOK – Thailand has been urged to take further steps to eradicate fishing pirates and slavery. Following a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Gen...
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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...