About 100 people rally against coup in Bangkok
Bangkok – About 100 people demonstrated in the downtown of Bangkok Saturday, the capital city of Thailand, against the coup declared by Thai Army. This is the second protest against the coup since the military’ s declaration. They gathered at 11 … Continue reading About 100 people rally against coup in Bangkok
Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate
Bangkok – Thai coup leader on Saturday night dissolved the Senate and transferred a few important government officials to inactive posts following Thursday’s coup. Prayuth said that he had taken over the authority of the House of Representatives and the … Continue reading Thailand: Military leader dissolves Senate
Thailand: Trading partners express concern
Bangkok – Allies and key trading partners expressed disquiet over Thailand’s coup on Friday, demanding a quick return to civilian rule as some warned against travel to the prime tourist destination. Japanese auto giants that have invested heavily in Thailand were … Continue reading Thailand: Trading partners express concern
Thai military stages coup to end prolonged political conflict
Bangkok – The Thai military on Thursday staged a coup d’etat to overthrow an elected government and parliament and abolish the constitution following months of an unresolved political conflict. Under the name of the National Peacekeeping Council, the military seized power … Continue reading Thai military stages coup to end prolonged political conflict
Thai Army Chief declares Martial Law
Bangkok – Thai army chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha declared martial rule today at 03.00 a.m. effective throughout the country. According to the chief is was imposed to keep opposing sides of society from clashing with each other or triggering civil war. However, no curfew … Continue reading Thai Army Chief declares Martial Law
Thai protest leader sets May 27 as D-Day
Bangkok – Thailand’s anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban said Saturday that if not enough people joined his campaign to pressure the remaining caretaker ministers to resign by May 26, he would stop fighting and turn himself in the very next … Continue reading Thai protest leader sets May 27 as D-Day
ASEAN Foreign Ministers follow Developments in Thailand
Jakarta – ASEAN Member States continue to follow closely the recent developments in the Kingdom of Thailand and emphasize their full support for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing challenge in the country through dialogue and in full respect of … Continue reading ASEAN Foreign Ministers follow Developments in Thailand
ASEAN: A Journey towards “Zero Port Accident”
Berlin – Ports in the ASEAN region take on the challenges posed by local communities, customers and shareholders to operate in a more sustainable manner. Having developed and implemented management systems is a direct pathway to achieve the Triple Bottom … Continue reading ASEAN: A Journey towards “Zero Port Accident”
Sea, sun and saxophones at Hua Hin Asia Jazz 2014
Bangkok/Hua Hin – The Hua Hin Asia Jazz 2014, an international jazz music event, is about to take place on the popular Hua Hin Beach, in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan, on Saturday, May 10. The biggest names in jazz have confirmed … Continue reading Sea, sun and saxophones at Hua Hin Asia Jazz 2014
Tourism in Northern Thailand unaffected by earthquake
Bangkok / Chiang Rai –Tourist attractions and upcoming events in the northern districts of Thailand have been largely unaffected by the recent earthquake in the province of Chiang Rai and while some of the region’s infrastructure has sustained damage from … Continue reading Tourism in Northern Thailand unaffected by earthquake