Tag: Thaksin Shinawatra
Gov’t expands village fund scheme with new Bt15 billion injection
BANGKOK, Feb 15 – A fresh allocation of Bt15 billion will be granted to the village fund project to spur the economy at...
Red Shirt group demands amnesty for political prisoners
BANGKOK, Jan 29 – A group of Red Shirt activists rallied at Government House today, demanding the government’s promulgation of a law to...
Government continues ‘One District One Scholarship’ project
UTTARADIT, Jan 21 - The cabinet resolved to continue the “One District One Scholarship” project initiated by ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, elder brother of...
Poll: Public sees Thaksin necessary for resolving political impasse
BANGKOK, Jan 14 – More than half the Thai populace does not believe the country’s intense political conflict will end if former premier Thaksin...
Pheu Thai to finalize the charter amendment in mid Jan
The ruling Pheu Thai party has expected that the conclusion of the charter amendment will be drawn in the middle of next month....
Six Yellow Shirt leaders indicted for Government House, parliament intrusion in...
BANGKOK, Dec 27 - Thai prosecutors today indicted six co-leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), known as Yellow Shirts, for leading...
Embattled Pheu Thai MP gets temporary freedom to join House session
BANGKOK, Dec 21 – Pheu Thai MP Korkaew Pikulthong was released from Bangkok's Laksi Temporary Prison this morning under his parliamentary immunity to attend...
OTOP City 2012 fair kicks off
NONTHABURI, Dec 15--- The OTOP City 2012 fair began today in order to promote Thai local products and boost sales. ...
Pitak Siam leader absolutely abandons political activity
BANGKOK, Nov 26 – Retired Gen Boonlert Kaewprasit, self-deposed leader of the Pitak Siam group, stood firm today that his decision to totally...
Supreme Court issues arrest warrant for ex-PM Thaksin
BANGKOK, Oct 11 -- The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions on Thursday issued an arrest warrant for ousted former...
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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...