- General
- Business
- Moodys's say
- Economy
- Bank and Finance
- Politics
- Energy
- World
- Environment
- Entertainmentt
- Sport
- Agro and Food
- Lifestyle
udd
CCTV fully functioned for the UDD´s movement
By k on March 11, 2010
BANGKOK, 11 March 2010 (NNT) - Deputy Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Theerachon Manomaipiboon had ensured readiness of CCTV to handle security in Bangkok.
Two thousand of closed-circuit televisions (CCTV) were installed throughout Bangkok to monitor the movement of anti government protesters of the National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD).
Additional 200 cameras provided by [...]
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 [...]
Korbsak named as chief coordinator with UDD
By k on March 10, 2010
BANGKOK, 10 March 2010 (NNT) - Secretary General to the Prime Minister Korbsak Sabhavasu has been appointed chairman of the working panel to coordinate with UDD core figures.
The appointment was made by the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) during its meeting on Wednesday chaired by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. The meeting reviewed security measures to [...]
Bombs linked with UDD
By k on March 2, 2010
BANGKOK, 2 March 2010 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Suthep Thaugsuban has speculated that many recent bomb attacks in the capital city of Bangkok might be connected with the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD).
Regarding bomb attacks at branches of Bangkok Bank, Mr Suthep believed that the bomb incidents were [...]
UDD rallies at National Police HQ
By k on February 10, 2010
BANGKOK, 10 February 2010 (NNT) – Supporters of the anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) have gathered in front of the National Police Headquarters to ask for progress of cases related with the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD).
The UDD demonstrators gathered in front of the National Police Headquarters on Wednesday. The aim of [...]
UDD dispersed at Khao Soi Dao forestland
By k on January 24, 2010
CHANTHABURI, 24 January 2010 (NNT) - The anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) has reportedly dispersed after completing its latest demonstration at Soi Dao Highland golf course in the western province of Chanthaburi.
Mr Jatuporn Prompan, a UDD core figure, stated that the group is planning to stage their next rallies at the Army [...]
UDD confirms to stage peaceful rally on 11 Jan
By k on January 9, 2010
BANGKOK, 9 January 2010 (NNT) – The anti-government United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) has confirmed that it will stage a peaceful demonstration on 11 January 2010 at Yai Thiang Mountain in the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima.
UDD core leader and Puea Thai MP, Jatuporn Prompan, promised that the UDD would not enter the [...]
Suan Dusit Poll: people concerned about UDD rally
By k on September 6, 2009
BANGKOK, 6 September 2009 (NNT) – The Suan Dusit poll indicated that most people thought they were concerned over the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) rally.
The Suan Dusit Rajabhat University conducted an opinion survey on Thai politics. According to the survey, the majority of respondents or 21.86% thought that they were mostly concerned [...]
Cabinet endorses ISA enforcement during UDD rally
By k on August 25, 2009
BANGKOK, 25 August 2009 (NNT) - The cabinet has resolved to approve the invocation of the Internal Security Act in the Dusit district of Bangkok during 29 August to 1 September 2009.
Deputy Government Spokesman, Supachai Jaisamut, told the press after the cabinet meeting that the cabinet had endorsed the enforcement of the Internal Security Act [...]
UDD gathering at Sanam Luang amid tight security
By k on August 17, 2009
BANGKOK, Aug 17 (TNA) - Supporters of the anti-government United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) braved rain to gather at Sanam Luang early Monday morning for a mass demonstration which will submit a petition to seek a royal pardon for ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Some 1,500 police, both uniformed and plainclothes, were set to start [...]
Business News »
Consumer confidence plunges first time in 4 months
March 11, 2010
BANGKOK, 11 March 2010 (NNT) – February’s consumer confidence index stands at 78.4% which declined for the first time since November last year, according to the University of Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
UTCC Vice Rector for research affairs, Saowanee Thairungroj, said the consumer confidence has been moving under the 100 mark for 67 consecutive months [...]
Bank And Finance »
Bangkok Bank foresees 4-5% econ expansion
March 11, 2010
BANGKOK, 11 March 2010 (NNT) – Bangkok Bank says the Thai economy is likely to expand by 4-5% due to recovery, asking the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to adjust the policy interest rate in line with the national economy.
Speaking about the direction of the Thai economy this year, Bangkok Bank President Chatsiri Sophonpanich forecast that [...]
General News »
CCTV fully functioned for the UDD´s movement
March 11, 2010
BANGKOK, 11 March 2010 (NNT) - Deputy Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Theerachon Manomaipiboon had ensured readiness of CCTV to handle security in Bangkok.
Two thousand of closed-circuit televisions (CCTV) were installed throughout Bangkok to monitor the movement of anti government protesters of the National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD).
Additional 200 cameras provided by [...]
Economy »
TCC urged Govt to maintain economic recovery
March 11, 2010
BANGKOK, 11 March 2010 (NNT) – The Thai Chamber of Commerce presented five key economic issues for government’s consideration in hope that they could help sustain the country’s currently fragile economic recovery.
TCC’s Vice Chairman Pongsak Assakul suggested that the most important issue to ensure the constant economic recovery was politics since it was unpredictable and [...]
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 »
PM Abhisit: Can dissolve House, resign, if it could improve situation
March 11, 2010
BANGKOK, March 11 (TNA) - Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva pledged Thursday that he is ready to resign or dissolve the parliament if this can solve the country’s political conflict, but the anti-government Red Shirt movement vowed to mobilise its supporters to the capital insisting that they will penetrate what they describe as a government [...]