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No hidden agenda in PM’s visit to Gen Prem
By k on January 14, 2010
BANGKOK, 14 January 2010 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Thaugsuban has dismissed any speculated political hidden agenda upon the visit of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda.
Mr Suthep stated that he actually did not know much about the visit of the prime minister to General Prem’s [...]
Bomb explodes near PM’s visit location in Yala
By k on January 7, 2010
YALA, Jan 7 (TNA) - A bomb exploded near a location where Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is due to open a road in Pattani, wounding one police officer.
The two-kilogramme bomb went off at a rest area, 150 metres from the site where the prime minister was scheduled to preside over a ceremony to open a [...]
PM: Govt stabilizes economy during its 6 months of work
By k on July 23, 2009
BANGKOK, 23 July 2009 (NNT) - The Prime Minister has expressed confidence that after 6 months in office, his administration has brought increased stability to the Kingdom and worked to increase its appeal as an investment target.
During a recent speech to open the “Thailand’s Investment Environment: Looking Forward” seminar, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva addressed 400 [...]
PM urges MOPH to intensify care for H1N1 patients
By k on July 12, 2009
BANGKOK, 12 July 2009 (NNT) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has emphasized the Ministry of Public Health to heighten the treatment of patients infected with the influenza A (H1N1) in order to suppress the fatality rate in the country.
Due to his concern that more Thai citizens would be infected the A (H1N1) virus, Prime Minister [...]
Govt can control A (H1N1) virus
By k on June 17, 2009
BANGKOK, 17 June 2009 (NNT) - Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva declared that the number of A (H1N1) cases was still unstable, although he confirmed that the Ministry of Public Health was capable of controlling the situation.
Prime Minister Abhisit stated that he had urged the Ministry of Public Health to strengthen measures to monitor people infected [...]
Thai Prime Minister to visit to Cambodia June 12
By k on June 9, 2009
BANGKOK, June 8 (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva will officially visit Cambodia on Friday at the invitation of his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen to enhance the close and cordial ties and bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
During the visit, Mr. Abhisit Vejjajiva will be granted a royal audience with His Majesty Norodom Sihamoni, [...]
PM: only one position involved in the next Cabinet reshuffle
By k on May 26, 2009
BANGKOK, 26 May 2009 (NNT) – Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva affirmed that only Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperative would be involved in the Cabinet reshuffle.
Business News »
Thai stock indexes to fluctuate in narrow range next week
March 14, 2010
BANGKOK, 14 March 2010 (NNT) – Thai stock indexes were expected to swing in a narrow range next week as a result of the domestic political affair, according to the Kasikorn Research center (KResearch). KResearch predicted the movement of Thai stock indexes from 15 to 19 March, reporting that the indexes would slightly [...]
Bank And Finance »
Security, cash reserves of banks well-prepared
March 12, 2010
BANGKOK, 12 March 2010 (NNT) – Commercial Banks have prepared security measures and adequate cash reserves upon the mass demonstration of the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD).
Kasikorn Bank CEO Banthoon Lamsam stated that cash withdrawal of customers at present was normal, and the bank would not increase the amount of cash reserves [...]
General News »
Coalition parties confirm support to PM Abhisit
March 15, 2010
Coalition parties have affirmed their support to the Abhisit administration, saying there is no need for a national government as proposed by some MPs.
Leader of Chartthai Pattana Party Chumpol Silpa-archa made the comment after House Speaker Chai Chidchob insisted a joint parliamentary session be held on Tuesday at 9.00 am.
Bhumjaithai Party executive members also voiced [...]
Economy »
Current economic uptrend as a result of higher employment rate in Q1
March 14, 2010
BANGKOK, 14 March 2010 (NNT) – Thailand sees an economic uptrend due to higher employment rates in the first quarter of this year.
Speaking in his weekly talk show, “Confidence with Thailand with Prime Minister Abhisit”, the Prime Minister stated that the rate of employment during this period was on the rise or higher, compared to [...]
Energy »
More energy needed: more solutions wanted
March 10, 2010
BANGKOK, 10 March 2010 (NNT) - The Ministry of Energy hosts the ‘Fuel Options for Electricity Generation’ seminar to discuss possible energy alternatives for Thailand
Minister of Energy, Dr Wannarat Channukul, presided over the opening ceremony advising public and private sectors to not emphasize development on a certain alternative energy source too much. Disruption of energy [...]
Politics »
Grenade attack wounds two soldiers in Bangkok army unit
March 15, 2010
BANGKOK, March 15 (TNA) – Unidentified attackers fired six M79 grenades into a Bangkok-based army unit, wounding two soldiers.
Col Nutthawat Akanibutr, commander of the First Infantry Regiment, said six M79 grenades were fired into his unit on Vibhavadi Rangsit road but only four exploded.
Sgt Maj First Class Preecha Pansamut was wounded in the abdomen and [...]