Tag: Somchai Srisutthiyakorn
PM says too early to decide election date
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is still uncertain about the election date, saying the five rivers of reform have yet to decide when a...
Government urged to allow more freedom of expression related to draft...
BANGKOK - Several groups have called on the government to allow more freedom of expression regarding the draft constitution, in order to help the...
EC agrees to consider Govt’s advice on re-elections
BANGKOK, 17 February 2014 The Election Commission (EC) has expressed willingness to mull over various suggestions from the government concerning the re-elections in 28...
EC: Southern polls might need to be adjourned to March
BANGKOK, 30 January 2014 Member of the Election Commission (EC) Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has admitted difficulty in holding the general election in the South and...
PM: Govt cannot move election date
BANGKOK, 19 December 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is adamant that the government has no authority to reschedule the election, which has already been...
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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...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...