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House debating 2nd reading of Amnesty Bill Thursday
BANGKOK, Oct 29 - Thailand's House Speaker called a special meeting of lawmakers Thursday to deliberate for the second reading the controversial Amnesty Bill,...
Attorney General reviews decision to not indict ex-PM Thaksin
BANGKOK, OCT 29 – Thailand’s Attorney General will review an earlier decision not to press terrorism charge against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according...
Amnesty Bill sponsor opposes revised version
Amnesty Bill sponsor opposes revised version BANGKOK, Oct 25 – Pheu Thai MP Vorachai Hema, who sponsored the Amnesty Bill, said today he objected...
PM: amnesty bill not to include returning 46 billion baht to...
BANGKOK, 23 October 2013 Prime Minister and Defense Miniser Yingluck Shinawatra has reassured that the amnesty bill to be proposed to congress will not...
PM Yingluck urges talks, not protests, on Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, Oct 22 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today called on proponents and opponents of the Amnesty Bill to dialogue with talks so that...
The Senate shows concerns over the Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, 22 October 2013 The Senate has expressed its concern over the Amnesty Bill being scrutinized by a parliamentary committee, saying that the matter...
Amnesty Bill ignites widespread debate in Thai society
BANGKOK, Oct 22 – Parliamentary deliberation of Thailand's controversial Amnesty Bill has triggered heated public debate and criticism which could lead to a political...
Political activists set Sunday for show of force against Amnesty Bill
BANGKOK, Oct 21 – Several Bangkok civil society groups are voicing opposition to the government’s move for an Amnesty Bill favouring, among others, Thailand's...
PM fears protests might be intensified
BANGKOK, 15 October 2013 Prime Minister Yingkuck Shinawatra has expressed concerns that the ongoing anti-government might escalate and called on the protesters to talk...
Chalerm says Akeyuth’s death unrelated to politics
BANGKOK, June 12 – Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung today abruptly ruled out any political motive behind the death of businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr. ...
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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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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...
Pattaya Mayor’s hands-on approach praised by residents during community visit; road works and waste...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Mayor Poramet Ngampichet visited at Wat Chong Lom Community to hear residents’ concerns and provide guidance on various issues in a...