Nida survey shows 63 per cent would welcome such an result; but one in 4 Southerners oppose a female leader The majority of Thai people are ready to have their first female prime minister if one is elected to the top office, according to a survey conducted by National Institute of Development Administration (Nida). The […]
BANGKOK, June 10 (Bernama) — The general who led the bloodless coup to topple Thaksin Shinawatra’s government in 2006 is willing to join the latter’s sister if her party leads the next Thai government. General Sonthi Boonyaratglin, leader of the Matubhum party, said his party was prepared to join either the Democrat-led government or Pheu […]
Tensions rise as Army chief fumes after soldiers on anti-narcotics mission are threatened Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha issued a stern warning to the Pheu Thai Party yesterday, raising pre-election tension after a Bangkok Pheu Thai candidate and his men allegedly threatened soldiers on an anti-narcotics mission. In one of his strongest remarks yet to […]
The People’s Alliance for Democracy will on Friday’s morning organise a march from Lumpini Park to Silom Road in order to raise awareness on the no vote campaign, police said, warning motorists to avoid the route from 11.00 am to noon. “The traffic from Rama IV Road to Silom will be partially closed by two […]
Today, Democrat Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is campaigning in Nakon Ratchasima. Throughout his campaign route, reports indicate that his campaigning has been disrupted amidst his attempts to try and sway red shirt supporters’ opinions of him. TAN Network
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
TOT plans a two-day showcase of its 3G service again on June 10 with the intention of emphasising that the government could make the dream of a nationwide 3G service in Thailand come true, a state agency source said. The source added that the showcase will be a political attempt to highlight the government’s performance […]
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 […]
