UN calls for peace in Thailand’s political gridlock
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called for all sides in Thailand to resolve differences by a peaceful means. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who has been closely monitoring the situation in Thailand over the last few weeks, expressed concern over the rising political tensions in the capital city….
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra survives censure debate
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and Interior Minister Charupong Raungsuwan easily survived a no-confidence vote Thursday morning. Ms.Yingluck received 297 votes of confidence from the ruling coalition party members, against the 134 votes to unseat her by Democrat members. Meanwhile, Interior Minister Charupong Raungsuwan received 296 votes of confidence and 135…
Thais advised to renew passports at Temporary Passport Offices in Bangna and Pinklao
Thai nationals who are looking to renew their passports have been advised to do so at the temporary Passport Offices in Bangna and Pinklao. Following the closure of the Department of Consular Affairs on Chaengwattana Road by demonstrators, Foreign Affairs Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul advised those wishing to renew or apply…
Average Thai household debt reaches 160,000 THB
The National Statistical Office (NSO) has revealed that the average household debt has risen significantly. According to a recent NSO survey on social and economic situation of Thai households during the first 6 months of this year, 54.4% of the households were indebted. The survey says that housing loans, daily…