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ICT launches crisis alert center to monitor protests

By k on March 10, 2010

BANGKOK, 10 March 2010 (NNT) – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has launched a crisis alert center following mass protests of the anti-Government group United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD).
According to ICT Minister Second Lieutenant, Ranongruk Suwunchwee, the hotline 1212 is a 24-hour alert center for crisis. The center will strictly [...]

ICT given more time to review changes to telecom concession contracts

By k on March 9, 2010

BANGKOK, 9 March 2010 (NNT) - The Cabinet today voted in favor of a time extension for the examination of the amendments to concession contracts between TOT and CAT Telecom as requested by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Deputy Government Spokesman, MD Phumin Lithiraprasert, today told the press that the Cabinet has given [...]

PM cancels Australia visit; Cabinet to consider invoking security law

By k on March 8, 2010

BANGKOK, March 8 (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Monday said he has cancelled his planned official visit to Australia this week after the security-monitoring committee resolved to ask the Cabinet to invoke the Internal Security Act (ISA) in the capital and its environs between March 11 to 23 to prevent any untoward [...]

Probe on stolen army weapons underway

By k on March 7, 2010

BANGKOK, March 7 (TNA) — An investigation into massive losses of weapons and explosives stolen from an arms depot of a military camp in the southern province of Phatthalung is underway, according to Panitan Wattanayagorn, acting government spokesman.
The incident was reported to police and concerned officials last Thursday, said Dr Panitan, adding that investigators were [...]

PM awarded Man of the Year 2010

By k on March 6, 2010

BANGKOK, 6 March 2010 (NNT) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday received the ‘Man of the Year’ award from women’s right group for his significant effort to promote gender equality.
The award ceremony took place yesterday at the Government House, where the award was passed to the Prime Minister by the President of Assosiation for the [...]

ICT Ministry to monitor inappropriate messages

By k on March 5, 2010

BANGKOK, 5 March 2010 (NNT) - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva assigned the Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to strictly and closely monitor all improper content posted on websites.
The ICT Ministry had been asked to monitor all irreguralities or inappropriate messages on websites. Any website administrators or website owners found guilty will face serious [...]

Telecommunication hits new milestone

By k on March 3, 2010

BANGKOK, 3 March 2010 (NNT) – Wireless telecommunications research and development company, Qualcomm, reveals research results showing active 3G technology growth worldwide
Manager of Qualcomm, Thailand, Ms Kaneungjit Suriyathumrongkul, stated that mobile technology has reached a new age. Rapid changes in telecommunications technology and services resulted in a strong evolution of 3G.
Global surveys revealed that there [...]

Labour Minister urges Thai workers to seek employments in international market

By k on March 2, 2010

BANGKOK, 2 March 2010 (NNT) — The Minister of Labour instructed the Department of Employment (DOE) and the Department of Skill Development to promote Thai workforces in the international market.
Semi-skilled and skilled Thai labours have been promoted to work abroad for the enhancement of Thai workforce’s reputation. According to the report by DOE, the number [...]

Bangkok Bank to resume its normal operation tomorrow

By k on March 1, 2010

BANGKOK, 1 March 2010 (NNT) - Bangkok Bank will resume its normal operation tomorrow.
A source today reported full security at the Bangkok Bank’s main Silom branch, which was recently attecked by a hand grenede. Fifty security officers have relaid shifts to prevent other unrest, while other branches across the country were instrusted to adopt full [...]

PM not turning back to Parliament dissolution

By k on February 28, 2010

BANGKOK, FEBRUARY 28, 2010- The Prime Minister has indicated that he has no aversion to dissolving Parliament and calling a general election if all sides can accept and abide by election rules.
Referring to growing calls for a Parliament dissolution, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said he did not opposed the idea as long as all parties [...]

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