Yingluck Shinawatra’s lawyer confident of her innocence in rice graft charges
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s lawyer has expressed confidence that the premier will be cleared of corruption charges relating to the government’s rice-pledging scheme. Two lawyers acting on behalf of Prime Minister Yingluck reported to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) yesterday to acknowledge charges on behalf of the Premier, who was…
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…
Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra dissolves House, calls for elections
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has announced the dissolution of parliament amid the increasing pressure from the anti-government demonstrators. The Prime Minister made an official statement through the Television Pool of Thailand, announcing the dissolution of parliament, while calling for elections as soon as possible following a wave…
PM to follow up on Pattaya ferry accident during Chonburi visit
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra will visit Chonburi province today (November 5) to follow up on the case of the sunk ferry in Pattaya that has claimed the lives of 6 tourists. A ship operated by the Koh Lan Travel company sank off the coast of Pattaya on Sunday evening, after…
Thailand Proposes Myanmar To Use Single-window System
PM Yingluck has stressed the importance of strengthening ties within ASEAN, in her speech at Asean Summit in Bruei. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Yingluck Shinawatra attended the 23rd ASEAN Summit in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei’s capital, yesterday. The PM engaged in talks about strengthening ties and reviewing initiatives…
Public and Private Sectors Urged to Adjust for New Opportunities Brought by ASEAN Integration
The public and private sectors in Thailand have been urged to adjust themselves and seek new opportunities from the upcoming ASEAN integration. Prime Minister and Defense Minister Yingluck Shinawatra gave a keynote address at the annual meeting of the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board on 16…
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Thailand to reinforce bilateral cooperation
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met with his Thai counterpart Thursday on a visit meant to strengthen bilateral ties and connect with the Southeast Asia region. After arriving in Bangkok, Singh held talks with Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. They discussed a framework for a free trade agreement and cooperation in…
Thai PM in India to boost investors’ confidence in Thai flood rehabilitation
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is paying a visit to India during January 24-26 to assure investors that Thailand is back on its feet after the country was hit by the worst flood in 50 years. According to Government Spokesperson Thitima Chaisaeng, Ms Yingluck is invited to join the Indian Independence…
Thai PM to be chief guest on Republic Day
Third guest from Southeast Asia to be accorded the honour in as many years. Yingluck Shinawatra, elected as Thailand’s first female prime minister in August this year, will be the chief guest for India’s 2012 Republic Day celebrations. Shinawatra will be the third guest from a Southeastern nation to be…