Tag: Prime Minister
Revised charter draft to be in PM’s hands on Tuesday
BANGKOK, (NNT) – The Constitution Drafting Commission (CDC) will submit the permanent charter draft to the Prime Minister this Tuesday, one day ahead of...
Government scrambles water management and flood relief efforts
BANGKOK, (NNT) - The government is ready to provide relief measures to assist flood affected farmers, while all authorities are scrambling to brace for...
PM vows to resolve zero-dollar tourism to help Thai business operators
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha stressed the government's policy to continue clamping down on zero-dollar tour business in order to improve the image of tourism...
CDC to amend interim charter
The Constitution Drafting Committee’s next task is to amend the interim constitution to accommodate the attached question in the referendum which will allow senators...
Prime Minister recommends hybrid buses as option for city bus services
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has recommended the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to look into the advantages of electric and hybrid bus to...
PM grants awards to Thailand’s trading partners
BANGKOK, 12 September 2012 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has presented certificates of appreciation to foreign companies which have long been doing business...
PM Yingluck instructed all related offices to assist flood victims
BANGKOK, 12 September 2012 – The Prime Minister has instructed all related state offices to provide assistance to flood victims without further delay. ...
PM set July 2 deadline for agencies to detail plans to...
Government agencies on Monday were expected to detail how they plan to work together to boost Thailand’s tourism industry to 30 million visitors...
Ministerial praise for Royal Cliff Resort
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra personally expressed her sincere gratitude to Royal Cliff Hotels Group Managing Director Panga Vathanakul (2nd right) and her sons...
Pattaya residents offer cabinet meeting their 2 baht on priorities
With Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra hosting a cabinet meeting in town, Pattaya residents took the opportunity to express what they think the government...
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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...