Tag: Thaksin Shinawatra
PM unruffled by policy debate
BANGKOK, 23 August 2011 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has confirmed her readiness to elucidate the government’s policy statement to Parliament as she...
Opposition concerned over govt’s econ policies
BANGKOK, 22 August 2011 – The opposition has expressed its concerns that economic policies of the new government will drive up the national...
Abhisit concerned over Pheu Thai s salary scheme
BANGKOK, 21 August 2011-Former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he was particularly concerned with Pheu Thai’s policy on economy and foreign affairs while...
ABAC Poll: People prefer Thaksin to remain uninvolved with Yingluck’s gov
BANGKOK, 21 August 2011- ABAC Poll revealed that the majority of the 2193 correspondents in 17 different provinces preferred that no provisions in...
Democrat proceeding with impeachment of Surapong
BANGKOK, 19 August 2011 – The opposition Democrat Party is collecting names of MPs in an attempt to impeach Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul...
Singapore’s Cedar Holdings sells part of its Shin Corp stake
BANGKOK, Aug 18 – Singapore's Cedar Holdings has sold 253.5 million shares or about 7.9 per cent of its Shin Corp shares, the...
PM asserts ex-PM Thaksin’s Cambodia trip is his own affair
BANGKOK, Aug 17 -- Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra asserted today that her fugitive brother, ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra's Cambodian trip, is definitely his own...
Democrat Party will impeach FM Surapong for alleged role in Thaksin’s...
BANGKOK, Aug 18 - The opposition Democrat Party on Thursday resolved to seek to impeach and file criminal charges against new Foreign Minister...
Noppadon: Thaksin to enter Japan on 22 Aug
BANGKOK, 15 August 2011 – Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to arrive in Japan this 22 August to speak at...
PM: Foreign Ministry must work hard
BANGKOK, 15 August 2011 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has stressed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must work hard to restore healthy...
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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
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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...