Verdict on Prayut’s Army residence may be a ‘fire exit’ for govt to escape ongoing conflict

The country is counting down to December 2, when the Constitutional Court is scheduled to rule if Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha should lose his post for violating the charter. Just days before Wednesday’s verdict, observers remain divided as to whether the court will send Prayut packing – in the same way as it has […]

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Navy says ฿112m mansion to be guest house for VIP visitors and official residence of navy chief

The Royal Thai Navy has dismissed widespread online criticism that it is wasting taxpayers’ money by building a 112m baht mansion as an official residence for its commander-in-chief. Rear Admiral Apinan Poengsrithong, head of the Naval Public Works Department, told a news conference today (Thursday) that the building, which is now under construction, is to […]

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Thai Immigration makes brief announcement that many foreigners do not need to notify immigration when moving their residence

Yesterday evening an image began to go viral, which was confirmed to be official this afternoon, in which Immigration announced on their website that most foreigners do not need to notify immigration when traveling around the country over 24 hours. As has been extensively reported in the news media, including our own web site, the […]

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Fire breaks out at workers’ residence in Wichit

PHUKET: A fire that broke out at a workers’ residence building in Wichit yesterday (Dec10) caused an estimated B300,000 in damage, but no persons were injured in the blaze. Lt Col Narong Muangduang of the Wichit Police and emergency services were notified of the fire, on Thep Anusorn Rd, at 2pm. Full story: thephuketnews.com By […]

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Interior Minister signs residency permit for foreigners

BANGKOK, 25 May 2015 (NNT) – The Minister of Interior has approved the pending residency requests from foreigners, creating confidence towards foreigners who are seeking legal employments and investments in Thailand. The Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Paojinda revealed yesterday that the current government’s policy will be supporting businesses and investments from foreigners in Thailand, […]

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