NACC to indict PM over rice pledging fraud
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has resolved to press charges against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for dereliction of duty in handling the rice pledging scheme and will call her in to acknowledge the charges on February 27. NACC Commissioner Vicha Mahakhun announced that the commission had made a unanimous decision…
Health Ministry tends those wounded during clashes
The Ministry of Public Health is gearing up to provide medical treatment to those injured during clashes in Bangkok. Health Minister Dr. Pradit Sinthawanarong said that medical rescue teams and mobile medical units are set to deliver patients to major hospitals which include Lerdsin, Rajavithi and Nopparattana Ratchathani. Hospitals under…
GSB recalls loan to BAAC
The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has announced after a meeting that the 5-billion-baht loan granted to the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) is being recalled amid pressure from customers and employees. Chairperson of the GSB Board of Directors Chujira Kongkaew said after a meeting with the bank’s labour…
Erawan Center: 2 people killed by clashes at protest sites so far
The Erawan Centre reports that a total of 58 people have been injured and two people died during clashes between police and anti-government protesters at various occupied sites in Bangkok Police officers, protesters and press members have been taken to hospitals after the clash at Phan Fah Bridge. Pol Lt…
Passengers flying into India now have to declare over Rs. 10,000 in new immigration form
Passengers flying into India will have to declare Indian currency exceeding Rs. 10,000 being brought by them, according to new customs rules which will be implemented from next month. Besides, they will also be asked to declare the number of baggage, including hand baggage, while entering into the country, say…
Thai woman to travel space
A Thai woman is expected become the first Thai national ever to fly in space after having been selected by the Space Expedition Corporation during an invitational visit to the USA. Ms. Pirada Techawijit will have the rare chance to make history for Thailand. She is one of twenty-three winners…
Microsoft names India-born Satya Nadella as CEO, Bill Gates steps aside as Chairman
Redmond, Washington: Microsoft has named Satya Nadella, an executive in charge of the company’s small, but growing business of delivering software and services over the Internet its new CEO. Company founder Bill Gates is also leaving the chairman role for a new role as technology adviser. Nadella, who is 46,…
ECT insisted that after closing ballot boxes vote counting must be done at the polling stations but the results will not be officially announced
Mr. Puchong Nuttarawong, Secretary-General of the ECT has announced that after the closing of ballot boxes at 15.00, the Committee of the Polling Station must count votes at the polling station to total the number of voters, valid ballots, voided ballots and the result of voting, post the results in…
TJA and FCCT call for non journalists to refrain from using similar armbands as the press
Statements were released by the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) and the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT) yesterday, concerning the safety of journalists and reporters as the armbands and headbands given to them are similar to those of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) guards. The President of the TJA,…
UNCT releases statement calling all sides to refrain from violence
The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Thailand has released a statement on January 31, expressing their concerns over Thailand’s current political situation. The UNCT is calling on all interested parties to denounce all forms of violence. The UNCT in Thailand has raised concerns over the growing number of violent…