Tag: Yingluck Shinawatra
Nine-day road blockade in South costs Bt3 billion
BANGKOK, Sept 5 – The blockade of roads in Thailand’s southern region since August 27 by rubber growers’ protesting falling rubber prices has cost...
PM Yingluck launches “Water for Life” exhibition at Siam Discovery
BANGKOK, 5 September 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday launched the "Water for Life" exhibition at Siam Discovery mall in Bangkok, to...
PM supports plans to boost China-ASEAN ties
NANNING, 3 September 2013 (NNT) - Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra addressed delegates at the China-ASEAN Expo 2013, saying that Thailand will continue to improve...
Thailand eyes exporting more fruit to China
NANNING, Sept 3 - Thailand wants to export more fruit to China, as Thai fruit remains the country's number one favourite with an export...
China to buy 1 million tons of Thai rice
BANGKOK, 3 September 2013 China has agreed to buy 1 million tons of rice from Thailand, while expressing its interest in the Thai...
Agriculture ministry to handle rubber farmers’ woes
BANGKOK, 27 August 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to tackle the problems of rubber farmers who...
Taxi operators urge Govt’s help regarding the upcoming LPG price hike
BANGKOK, 26 Aug 2013 Taxi operators gathered at the Royal Plaza this morning (Aug 26), urging the government to come up with measures...
PM dismisses economic recession, saying growth only missing target
BANGKOK, 23 August 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has affirmed that the Thai economy is not in recession but the current growth is below...
PM affirms benefits of 350-billion-baht water management project
BANGKOK, 20 August 2013 Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has insisted that the 350-billion-baht water management project will help boost Thailand’s potential in handling water...
Centara lays out welcome mat for Thai leader
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (centre) spent a few days vacationing at the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya recently where she was welcomed...
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Suspects arrested for stealing 60 meters of electrical cable behind Pattaya Indoor Stadium
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Violence and theft against tourists in Pattaya – Understanding the problem and accountability
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, is often praised for its vibrant nightlife, beaches, and entertainment. However, occasional incidents...
Teen gang arrested for brutal attack on 80-year-old Belgian tourist in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – On Christmas night, a shocking incident unfolded when a group of four teenagers attacked MR. Richard Ander M. Van Bogaert, an...
Elderly Dutch man rescued after drowning incident in Pattaya condo pool
PATTAYA, Thailand – Rescue teams from Sawang Boriboon Foundation and medical staff from Bangkok Pattaya Hospital rushed to Yen Sabai Condominium after receiving a...