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Global community shows concern about Bangkok riots
By k on May 20, 2010
BANGKOK, 20 May 2010 (NNT) – The global community has voiced their concern about riots that were instigated in many parts of Bangkok by the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) and have asked all sides to put an end to the ongoing situation. UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon, expressed concern about the violence [...]
UDD supporters told to prepare
By k on May 19, 2010
BANGKOK, 19 May 2010 (NNT) – Core leaders of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) told their supporters to calm down and be prepared for further measures adopted by the authorities in a bid to disperse the group. UDD Secretary-General, Nattawut Saikua announced on stage and told all UDD protestors to be ready [...]
Ending of rally deemed as best solution to ongoing political crisis
By k on May 16, 2010
BANGKOK, 16 May 2010 (NNT) – The termination of the anti-government rally was deemed as the best solution to resolving the ongoing political crises, according to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva stated during his weekly talk show, “Confidence in Thailand with PM Abhisit”, that the reopening of the schools under the supervision of [...]
UDD urged to make decision urgently
By k on May 11, 2010
BANGKOK, 11 May 2010 (NNT) – The United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) has been demanded to make an urgent decision on when it will end its prolonged demonstration at the shopping district of Ratchaprasong Intersection in the capital city. Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and Acting Government Spokesperson, Dr Panitan Wattanayagorn has [...]
No confidential talks with Thaksin’s sister about reconciliation roadmap
By k on May 8, 2010
BANGKOK, 8 May 2010 (NNT) – Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, Korbsak Sabhavasu has dismissed the rumor that he had made confidential negotiation with Ms Yinglak Shinnawatra, ex Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s sister, before the roadmap for national reconciliation had publicly been announced by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. Mr Korbsak insisted that Mr Abhisit had [...]
Govt to take action against provocative media
By k on May 4, 2010
BANGKOK, 4 May 2010 (NNT) – The government will take action against media found to be provoking division in society following the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship’s (UDD) attempt to disseminate false information, according to the Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office, Satit Wonghnongtaey. Mr Satit stated that tough action must be taken as [...]
Democrats ready to hold talk with the UDD
By k on April 24, 2010
BANGKOK, 24 April 2010 (NNT) – Democrat Party Spokesperson, MD Buranat Samutarak pledged his support of the third round of talks to peacefully work out disagreements between government and the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD). According to MD Buranat, the Democrat party was ready for the third round of talks with the [...]
Red Shirt leaders urge activists to prepare for crackdown
By k on April 21, 2010
BANGKOK, April 21 (TNA) – Key leaders of the anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) on Wednesday urged their Red Shirt protesters encamping at Bangkok’s high-end shopping area of Ratchaprasong to prepare for tightened security measures at the rally site, amid rumours of a possible crackdown by government security forces. UDD leader Jatuporn [...]
No mass protests at MRC Summit
By k on April 1, 2010
BANGKOK, 1 April 2010 (NNT) – Leaders of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) have promised to not derail the the first Mekong River Commission (MRC) summit, scheduled for 2-5 April at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Mrs Suthida Tungburapajit, in her capacity as chief of [...]
Setting time frame for new polls not solution to problems
By k on March 31, 2010
BANGKOK, 31 March 2010 (NNT) – The government still wants to negotiate with the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), despite two unsuccessful attempts for a resolution over the past weekend. Negotiations between both sides have been the only initiative thus far to create peace and harmony in the nation, said Secretary-General to [...]
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Loan clients urged to be well-prepared for higher finance costs
July 16, 2010
BANGKOK, July 16 – Loan customers, particularly small- and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), must have well-prepared business plans to cope with higher financial costs in the face of an upward interest trend, according to the Kasikorn Research Center (KRC), a leading Thai financial think tank. Kasikorn said that major domestic commercial banks had begun raising the [...]
Bank And Finance »
Commercial banks announce hikes in interest rates on fixed deposits
July 16, 2010
BANGKOK, 16 July 2010 (NNT) —Interest rates on fixed deposits and lending rates have been hiked by financial institutions following the hike in the policy rate by the Central Bank. Krungthai Bank has announced its fixed deposit interest rate hike of 0.25-0.35%, while key lending rates would be increased by 0.125-0.15%, effective today. Siam Commercial [...]
General News »
Summary of the 9th APEC Energy Meeting
July 12, 2010
Thai delegates led by Minister of National Resources and Environment, Suwit Khunkitti, along with international counterparts from 20 countries attended the 9th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Ministerial Meeting in Fukui, Japan on 19 June 2010. During the summit, a speech on the “Low Carbon Paths to Energy Security: Cooperative Energy Solutions for a Sustainable [...]
Economy »
4 Govt agencies cooperate to promote Thai investment abroad
July 12, 2010
BANGKOK, 12 July 2010 (NNT) – The Office of Thailand Trade Representative (TTR) joins force with three financial institutions to promote Thai investments abroad, with operators in various business groups showing keen interest in the project. TTR along with SME Bank, EXIM Bank and the Government Pension Fund (GPF) announced their cooperation in credit support [...]
Energy »
Moody´s chops down PTT´s credit
June 29, 2010
BANGKOK, 29 June 2010 (NNT) – An international credit rating firm, Moody’s Investors Service, has lowered the creditworthiness of Thai petroleum giant PTT Plc from A2 to A3 with a negative outlook. Moody’s Investors Service has changed the local currency issuer rating for PTT Plc from A2 stable to A3 negative while the foreign currency [...]
Politics »
One month needed for Interpol consideration over Thaksin´s case
July 16, 2010
BANGKOK, 16 July 2010 (NNT) – A nod from the Paris-based international police intelligence-sharing association, Interpol, over case of self-exiled ex Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra should be known within one month. Police Maj-General Terdsak Rujirawong, Commander of the Royal Thai Police Foreign Affairs Division, said on Friday that an arrest warrant on terrorism charge issued [...]