Chalerm Dares Abhisit to Debate Amendment Bids

Chalerm Yubamrung dared Abhisit Vejjajiva on Tuesday to debate a much-heralded amendment to the constitution anytime, anywhere.    The deputy premier launched his challenge to the former premier in the face of sustained controversy over…
by Surasak Tumcharoen about 1 days ago

Israeli Defense Minister On Iranian Hit List

  Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak was believed to have been targeted by an Iranian terrorist group during his canceled trip to Bangkok last week, police said.       Barak, who called off his visit to the Thai capital…
by VoiceNews about 2 days ago

Durian, Pomelo Seedlings to Return to Old Soil
Durian and pomelo seedlings will be replanted in indigenous areas of Nontaburi, Nakorn Patom and Chainatwhich were severely damaged by last year's flooding.   Agriculture Department chief Jirakorn Kosaisewee disclosed on Monday seedlings…
by Surasak Tumcharoen about 2 days ago

''Chat Thai Pattana'' Lodges Own Amendment Bid
The Chat Thai Pattana Party submitted on Monday a fresh bid to amend the constitution, following those earlier lodged by the Puea Thai Party and the Yingluck cabinet.   Chat Thai Pattana leader Chumpon Silpa-acha, accompanied by the party's…
by Surasak Tumcharoen about 2 days ago

Iranians Preparing to Spy On Jewish Diplomats
A group of Iranian suspected terrorists were preparing to monitor movement at the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok's Sukumvit area before blasts occurred last week, police said.     An unidentified Arab, believed to have been connected…
by VoiceNews about 3 days ago

Abhisit Calls On Suu Kyi

In a rare international approach, Thailand's ex-premir Abhisit Vejjajiva paid a visit to Myanmar's democracy idol Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon on the weekend.    Abhisit and several of his colleagues from the Democrat Party quietly…
by VoiceNews about 4 days ago

Yingluck Leaves For Malaysia

Yingluck Shinawatra is scheduled to pay an official visit to Malaysia on Monday.
by VoiceNews about 4 days ago

117 Flood-Fighting Projects Mapped Out
Premier Yingluck Shinawatra announced on Friday 117 projects will be quickly implemented to prevent severe flooding in Thailand's Chao Praya River basins and beyond.   Following a five-days trip to the country's lower-northern and central…
by VoiceNews about 6 days ago

Newin Tipped to Return As Bhum Jai Thai Boss
Newin Chidchob would likely return to politics, given full leadership of the Bhum Jai Thai Party, said the opposition party's leader Chavarat Chanverakul on Friday.     Though Newin had earlier announced he will not come back to the…
by VoiceNews about 6 days ago

Rohingyas Denied Myanmar Passports
RANONG - Myanmar authorities at a border checkpoint here have refused to give passports to Rohingyas who attempted to find jobs in Thailand.     Dozens of ethnic Rohingyas had been denied the Myanmar passports because the authorities…
by VoiceNews about 6 days ago

House In Melee Over Yingluck's Hotel Trip
Thursday's House of Representatives meeting was marked by rowdy protests and turbulence as opposition lawmakers revived a scandal surrounding Yingluck Shinawatra.   Some Democrat MPs walked out from the chamber of the lower house and others…
by Surasak Tumcharoen last week

Iranians Meant to Harm Jews, Says Police Chief
A group of Iranian nationals had aimed to attack Israeli diplomats in Bangkok but their attempted crime had fizzled out, said police chief Pol Gen Preawpand Damapong on Thursday.     His comments apparently contradicted with those earlier…
by VoiceNews last week