Proof of transfer of pension into Thailand required BANGKOK: The Immigration Bureau has tightened the requirements for retirement extensions. “It has been reported that along with the statement the applicant has made at their embassy stating their monthly income, for the past month the Immigration Bureau has asked to see proof of at least two […]
Thai immigration police Monday released on bail 96 Pakistani refugees of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community who had been detained for nearly six months. “Today is our day of freedom,” said Mehmood, one of the released Pakistanis. “We thank God.” The group was detained in December after arriving from Pakistan to seek resettlement abroad with the […]
BANGKOK, 6 June 2011 (NNT) – Over half of Buddhist monks and novices in Thailand are found to be in poor health while authorities are trying hard to provide more healthcare services to them. According to Health Department Director-General Medical Doctor Somyos Deerasamee, the department conducted a survey with 350,000 Buddhist monks and novices nationwide. […]
Pheu Thai number one party list MP candidate Yingluck Shinawatra has reportedly requested a meeting with Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-o-char. The reason behind the request was not given. Read more: TAN Network
BANGKOK, June 5 — As the general election in Thailand is less than one month away and competition is running high, a total of 228 candidates from 10 political parties have requested police protection, a Royal Thai Police Bureau spokesman said Sunday. Spokesman Pol Maj Gen Prawut Thavornsiri told a press conference that 228 candidates […]
BANGKOK, June 5 – Prachakchai na Songkhla, Democrat’s party-list candidate resigned as a party member on Sunday after his son was arrested with crystal methamphetamine, also known as ‘ice,’ on Saturday night, said party spokesman Buranat Samutarak said. Prachakchai, the No 94 candidate on the party list, resigned as the party has a clear policy […]
The latest Abac Poll revealed that Yingluck Shinawatra, the No 1 Pheu Thai party list candidate, has won more support from the people in many aspects in the third survey, compared to the first survey. However, when compared to Abhisit Vejjajiva, the Democrat Party leader, Ms Yingluck was still behind the caretaker prime minister on […]
BANGKOK, 4 June 2011 (NNT)-The Royal Thai Police has increased security for the upcoming general election, assuring that police will be authorized to arrest violence instigators within 3 days. Gamblers who place bets on the election results will also be prosecuted. According to National Police Chief Police General Wichean Potphosri, the assessment on the likelihood […]
