NATIONAL AND THAI GOVERNMENT

Andrew Drummond Alias The Flying Sporran in Trouble with PayPal and the Law

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:15:00 -0400

Blogger Andrew Drummond violates Terms of Service on PayPal. See link below. 9 Restricted Activities d. Act in a manner that is obscene, defamatory, libelous, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing; are violations of PayPal terms of service. All violators accounts will be terminated. Andrew Drummond also misappropriated donations meant to help animals in distress and used the money for his own support.

Bombing Rocks Bangkok

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:32:00 -0500

Thai Explosive Ordnance Disposal official makes a check on a backpack that was left on the bomb site by a suspect bomber in Bangkok.

Centara Announces Second Resort in Krabi

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:37:00 -0400

Thailand’s largest operator of hotels, Centara Hotels & Resorts, has announced that its second property at Ao Nang in Krabi will soft-open in September.

Yellow Shirt Leader Rejects Airport Seizure Charges

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:55:00 -0400

Sondhi Limthongkul, a core leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), also known as the Yellow Shirt movement, has reported to police to acknowledge charges in relation to the seizure of Thailand's two main airports in 2008.

US Citizen Charged with Insulting Thai Monarchy

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:27:00 -0400

A US citizen has been charged with insulting the monarchy after he posted material deemed offensive on his blog and put a link to a banned book.

Three Political Parties Fight to Develop the East

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:18:00 -0400

Three major political parties, Phua Thai, Prachathippathai (Democrat) and the Palungchon Party have recently outlined how they are going to develop the Eastern region.

Early Polls Predict Red Shirt Election Win

Sun, 22 May 2011 01:56:00 -0400

According to recent polls, it is likely the Pheu Thai Party, led by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who boasts the “Thaksin Thinks, Pheu Thai Does” campaign, will emerge victorious in the upcoming general election.

60,000 Thai Workers Dealing with Aftermath of Japan’s Disaster

Wed, 18 May 2011 02:47:00 -0400

Chonburi Among the Worst Affected: The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan have impacted over 60,000 Thai workers in Thailand, while another 80,000 are at risk.

Thai Election Set for July 3

Mon, 16 May 2011 07:15:00 -0400

Thailand's long-promised general election will be held on July 3 after the way was cleared by His Majesty the King endorsing a royal decree to dissolve the lower house of Parliament, the House of Representatives, Government Spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn announced.

The World Loves Thai Food

Mon, 16 May 2011 07:09:00 -0400

Thailand's food exports in 2011 are projected to reach over 855 billion baht (US$28.5 billion) in value thanks to the current worldwide economic expansion, according to the National Food Institute (NFI).

Pheu Thai Aims to Win Over 'Silent Minority'

Thu, 12 May 2011 03:16:00 -0400

The opposition Pheu Thai Party has crafted a strategy to win over the "silent minority", which will be the pivotal factor in which political party will triumph in the upcoming general election.

Support for Tax on Smokers

Wed, 04 May 2011 07:43:00 -0400

The Finance Ministry is pushing ahead with its proposal for an amended cigarette tariff law, aiming to reduce cigarette consumption and increase the government's revenue.

Golden Triangle Expects Bumper Opium Crop in 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:59:00 -0400

The year 2011 is expected to bring about an influx of opium from the Golden Triangle into Thailand. Most is expected to come from Myanmar.

Thailand Rejects Foreign Election Monitors

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:39:00 -0400

Thailand has dismissed suggestions that foreign observers were needed to monitor its upcoming election, with the deputy prime minister saying he does "not respect" Westerners.

Yellow Shirts to Pay 522 Million Baht for Airport Seizure

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:39:00 -0400

Thailand's Civil Court ordered 13 leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), known as the 'Yellow Shirts,' to pay 522 million baht (US$17.4 million) in damages to the Airports of Thailand (AoT) to compensate the agency for their seizure of Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in 2008.

Thai Airways Enforce Waistline Rules on Flight Attendants

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:34:00 -0400

The Director-General of Department of Labor Protection Mrs. Amporn Nitisiri has encouraged Thai Airways International (THAI) flight attendants to speak openly with their employer over rules regarding their waistlines.

More Bunkers Being Built at Thai-Cambodian Border

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:42:00 -0500

Construction of new bunkers and repairs of those damaged during the four days of clashes between Cambodian and Thai troops near the disputed border area has begun, according to Somsak Suwansujarit, Governor of Thailand's Si Sa Ket province bordering Cambodia.

Insurgents Stepping Up Attacks in Deep South

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:30:00 -0500

Deputy Interior Minister Thavorn Senneam has warned that insurgents operating in the deep South have stepped up unrest during 2011.

Police Crackdown Busts Restaurant Forcing Girls into Sex Service

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 02:26:00 -0500

The Human Trafficking Suppression Police in Pattaya have been very active in Pattaya during the past 18 months with many arrests targeting many illegal brothels that are using legitimate bussinesses as a front.

Protected Wildlife Species Becoming a Top Thai Boutique Cafe and Perfume Performer

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:31:00 -0500

The Small Indian Civet is bringing about large-scale economic benefits to some Thai farmers, thanks to the production of their unctuous secretions painfully scraped from a gland near the genital organs (known as Choline Bitartrate) and the excrement of the animals which is used for civet coffee.