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No hidden agenda in PM’s visit to Gen Prem

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:37:09 +0000

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 Si Sao Thewet Mansion on Wednesday night. He believed that the prime minister just went there to inform the privy council president of some situations in the country, and ask General Prem for administrative suggestions.

The deputy prime minister then played down all the speculations regarding the visit following the rumors that the visit was to send signals of a potential house dissolution.

Regarding movements of the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship against General Prem, Mr Suthep said he believed that they would not lead to any changes in the country as the government would monitor the situation closely, especially the upcoming hearing for the 76-billion-THB asset seizure case of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Bomb explodes near PM’s visit location in Yala

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:26:48 +0000

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 Yala-Pattani highway on 10.30am.

Pol Cpl Chaiyuth Bovornsak, part of the detail providing security at the site, suffered shrapnel wounds above his left eyebrow.

The prime minister, accompanied by deputy prime minister Suthep Thaugsuban,Transport Minister Sopon Zarum, Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and Army Chief Gen Anupong Paochinda, will join a ceremony opening the Highway 418 crossing at the Pattani River, which connects Nong Chik district in Pattani and Yala’s provincial seat.

They are to observe progress in the special economic zone projects to develop five southern border provinces and to support villagers to depend on themselves under the sufficient economy philosophy.

Mr Abhisit left Bangkok Thursday morning to visit the three southernmost provinces to follow up operation of Thai Khemkaeng (Strong Thailand) economic stimulus project and visit security officials stationed in the insurgency-affected areas to give them moral support.

The premier visited projects designed to provide housing and resolve land issues for local residents under Thai Khemkaeng (Strong Thailand) economic stimulus scheme at Narathiwat’s Rueso district.

The prime minister’s trip is his first since his recent visit with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to the strife-torn region in early December.

Mr Najib said the Thai government was on the right track and pledged to support Thailand In tackling the violence particularly on exchanges of information, security and intelligence.

The three southern border provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat has been rocked by insurgent attacks since 2004, claiming more than 3,700 lives. (TNA)

PM: Govt stabilizes economy during its 6 months of work

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:08:08 +0000

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 domestic and international investors by stating with confidence that his administration has worked for the past 6 months to stabilize the nation’s economy. The Government was intent on making Thailand a fertile ground for investment, the PM said.

He continued to say that by calming the political situation and continually stimulating the economy, his administration allowed for the possibility of positive growth. Mr Abhisit pointed to current projects such as the “Tonkla Archeep” project and the second phase of economic stimulus measures as indicators of his Government’s genuine push to salvage the economy. The PM stated that plans have already been set to improve infrastructure such as education and transport to further sharpen Thailand’s competitive edge and entice foreign investment through tax breaks. He noted that the second phase of economic stimulus measures was expected to create 1.2 million jobs.

The Prime Minister concluded his speech by stating that the private sector was an important mechanism in driving the economy and that the Government will continue to support private businesses and be open to their suggestions.

PM urges MOPH to intensify care for H1N1 patients

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:30:43 +0000

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 Abhisit requested all public event organizers to cooperate in adopting virus preventive measures for the safety of the attendants. He informed that the Public Health Ministry had been assigned to especially monitor the virus’s spread at any event, where a large gathering of people was expected.

The Prime Minister, however, stated that no additional H1N1 preventive measures would yet be issued, but the government would intensively focus on increasing the efficiency of its virus prevention and the treatment of infected patients in order to keep the death toll in Thailand as low as possible.

Govt can control A (H1N1) virus

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:22:23 +0000

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 with the A (H1N1) virus and keep them away from public places in order to prevent the spread of the disease. In response to fears that death from the virus would soon occur in the country, the Prime Minister assured that the possibility was still low.

The Prime Minister insisted that the rising number of infected people was not the government’s failure. He cited that a perfect control over the situation was difficult, noting that the toll of patients had been soaring worldwide and not only in Thailand. However, he affirmed that the government had continually monitored the virus situation and no travel limitation would yet be adopted.

During the Thai Health Promotion Foundation’s provision of health checkup service at the Parliament, Mr. Abhisit also used the service and found no symptoms of illness. Hygienic masks and hand-sanitizing gels were distributed to people at the building by Ramathibodi Hospital along with instructions on preventive practices against the A (H1N1) virus.

Thai Prime Minister to visit to Cambodia June 12

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:39:39 +0000

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, Cambodia’s monarch.

The Thai prime minister will hold bilateral talks with Mr. Hun Sen and will make courtesy visits with Senate President Chea Sim and National Assembly President Heng Samrin.

This visit is not just a goodwill visit, but is also a testimony of Thailand’s commitment to further strengthening of its bilateral relations and cooperation with Cambodia.

The visit will show Thailand’s determination to find ways and means to resolve outstanding issues in a spirit of good neighbourliness and as members of the the Association of Southeast Asain Nations (ASEAN).

The issues include land and maritime boundaries, cooperation on promoting peace and stability in border areas, development and use of land transport networks, energy cooperation, trade promotion, investment and tourism to collectively cope with the various challenges as a result of the global financial crisis.

In addition, the two prime ministers will witness a ceremony to transfer seven pieces Khmer sculptures by Thailand’s minister of foreign affairs to a representative of the Government of Cambodia.

The historic works of art hold religious and cultural significance smuggled from Cambodia which were seized by the Thai authorities.

The return represents the application of an agreement between Cambodia and Thailand to counter illicit trafficking and cross-border smuggling of “Movable Cultural Property” and to restore such items to the country of origin, a pact which was signed on June 14, 2000. (TNA)

PM: only one position involved in the next Cabinet reshuffle

Tue, 26 May 2009 17:35:19 +0000

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.

The Prime Minister Abhisit said that he had been informed of Mr Chartchai Pookayaporn’s press conference declaring his resignation from the ministerial post already. However, the Prime Minister added that he did not know the detail of the matter yet.

Regarding the resignation of the Minister, Interior Minister Chavarat Charnvirakul as Bhumjaithai Party Leader had sent a letter to the Prime Minister already; however, the Prime Minister said that he had not read the letter yet, so he still did not know the new Minister’s name.

As for the cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Abhisit affirmed that he would reshuffle the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperative only, adding that other coalition parties still had not given him a proposal for the cabinet reshuffle of other positions.

The Prime Minister said the process for reshuffling the new Minister would be done step by step. Nevertheless, he elaborated that the new Minister must be able to carry on the existing policy of the Ministry and be capable of solving the agricultural problems as well.