Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
PM to have weekly TV/radio show
BANGKOK, 15 August 2011 – The Pheu Thai-led government is preparing to arrange a weekly television show for Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to...
Abhisit concerned over Cabinet’s handling of economic, foreign affairs issues
BAGNKOK, 10 August 2011 – Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is worried over the new cabinet’s ability to address economic and foreign affairs...
TIME lists Yingluck in top 12 global female leaders
BANGKOK, 8 August 2011 – The TIME Magazine has listed incoming Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra one of the 12 female leaders of the...
Special Report: Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand´s 28th Prime Minister
With a majority vote of 296-3, Pheu Thai number one party-list MP Yingluck Shinawatra was bestowed the title of the 28th Prime Minister...
Yingluck royally endorsed 28th PM of Thailand
BANGKOK, 8 August 2011 – Pheu Thai party-listed MP Yingluck Shinawatra has been royally endorsed the 28th prime minister of Thailand. She has...
House Speaker called on for royal command to appoint PM on...
BANGKOK, Aug 6 - House Speaker Somsak Kiatsuranond was called on by the Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary to be granted...
Thailand gets first female prime minister
BANGKOK, Aug 5 - Thailand's House of Representatives voted 296-3 for Yingluck Shinawatra, a top-party list Pheu Thai MP and sister of ousted...
Outgoing PM Abhisit makes televised farewell address to nation tonight
BANGKOK, Aug 4 - Thailand's outgoing Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will deliver his farewell address to the nation this evening on the performance...
House expected to vote for new Thai prime minister Friday: House...
BANGKOK, Aug 2 - Thailand's House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament, expects to vote for the country's new prime minister on Friday...
Thai Crown Prince opens Parliament
BANGKOK, Aug 1 - Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on Monday presided over the state ceremony to officially open Thailand's House of Representatives with...
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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...