Diesel price to be under 30 baht/liter until 1st quarter of 2014
Diesel price will be maintained at under 30 baht per liter until the first quarter of 2014, thanks to the dissolution of parliament. According to the Energy Ministry, the dissolution of parliament has automatically put on hold the planned energy- price-increase policy, which includes the restructuring of natural gas and…
Surapong: Political conflict could cost Thailand a seat in UNSC
Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul is worried that the current political situation will cost Thailand a non-permanent member seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). According to Minister Surapong, who has recently been assigned by the Prime Minister to oversee the Center for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO),…
Thai PM proposes forum for political reforms after Feb 2 polls
In a bid to calm protesters seeking her resignation, Thailand’s embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today proposed a new forum for political reforms to be implemented by the next government after the February 2 general elections. Reaffirming that the snap polls will go ahead, she said the proposed panel would…
Supreme Court says gay sex illegal, LGBT rights activists angry
A two-judge bench struck down a landmark Delhi high court ruling in 2009 which found that section 377 of the Indian penal code prohibiting “carnal intercourse against the order of nature” infringed the fundamental rights of Indians. The decision four years ago to decriminalise gay sex emboldened the still largely…
Bangkok schools earlier affected by protests reopen today
Schools in Bangkok earlier affected by political protests reopened today after deeming the situation has improved and is unlikely to post any threats to students and staff nor difficulty to their traveling to the schools. The schools include Wat Bowonniwet School, Makudkasattriyaram School, Wat Sangwet School, Benchamabopit School, Rajawinit School,…
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations offering scholarships to Thai students
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations of the Government of India is offering scholarships for the academic year 2014-15 to Thai students desirous of pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. studies in various courses in Indian universities, excluding Medicine and Dentistry. Interested students may approach the Embassy of India, Bangkok at…
Nelson Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Icon, Mourned World Over
In nearly seven decades spent fighting for freedom and equality, Nelson Mandela inspired and challenged the world to stand up for others. As word of Mandela’s death spread, current and former presidents, athletes and entertainers, and people around the world spoke out about the life and legacy of the former…
Happy Father’s Day Thailand!
Father’s Day in Thailand Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Father’s Day in Thailand has a special significance. Celebrated on December 5, Father’s day in Thailand is used…
Demonstrators successfully take over Government House
Anti-government demonstrators have successfully entered Government House after two days of clashes with security forces. Police have removed their barriers near Chamai Maruchet Bridge and scaled back their forces, allowing protesters to enter the Government House premises. Demonstrators have marched into the premise and listened to speeches given by their…
Metropolitan Police Bureau allows demonstrators to enter its headquarters
Bangkok Metropolitan police Chief Kamronwit Thoopkrachang says police will no longer use tear gas against demonstrators, but will instead welcome them inside the Metropolitan Police Bureau headquarters on Sri Ayutthaya road. According to Pol Lt Gen Khamronvit, he has not been removed as the commander in charge of forces dealing…