News from Thailand – December 11, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Hundreds of (exploited) Thai fishermen stranded on Ambon
• Abhisit: Prime Minister elected by the people is a bad idea
• Dutch waders as dinosaurs this weekend in Lumpini park
Junta is tackling corruption at the local level
At the beginning of this month, the junta suspended all local and provincial elections. She is going to put the spending of money under the magnifying glass, because a lot of money disappears into the pockets of politicians.
Local elections postponed
All local elections have been canceled for the time being. With this measure, the junta wants to contain the influence of national politicians. At the same time, a stable political climate is maintained because election campaigns and
meetings cancelled.
News from Thailand – July 6, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• After two days of inspections: Government rice stocks are a mess
• Seminar: Preference for elected Prime Minister
• Skeletons help sea gypsies in land disputes
EU freezes diplomatic ties with Thailand
All visits to and from Thailand and all partnership agreements are suspended until the country returns to a democratic regime. This is what the foreign ministers of the European Union decided yesterday in Luxembourg to put pressure on the junta.
CDA, VVD and PVV worst parties for emigrants
This year, around 22.000 expats have registered or pre-registered for the European Parliament elections. They help determine which politicians will represent our country in Europe over the next five years.
Senate continues to seek interim prime minister
The Senate is going ahead with the plan to appoint an interim prime minister, provided the current government is willing to step down. The red shirts have already threatened a major rally when it comes to that.
Talks between the Electoral Council and a government delegation broke off prematurely this morning when the protest movement (PDRC) besieged the grounds of the Royal Thai Air Force in Don Muang, where they were meeting over the elections.
Reader question: Are the European elections popular among expats and pensioners living in Thailand?
Elections for the European Parliament will be held next week. The results of those elections may be important for Dutch emigrants, expats and pensioners, in Thailand, for example.
Protest movement leaves Lumpini Park; HQ army moved
The army has moved its headquarters to Vibhavadi-Rangsit road as the protest movement has camped on Ratchadamnoen Avenue, a short distance from the army headquarters.
Yingluck clears the field, but deadlock remains
The Constitutional Court, which ousted Yingluck as prime minister, may have prevented violent clashes between pro- and anti-government groups, but it has not ended the political deadlock, the Bangkok Post writes today.
Abhisit's reform plan falls into black hole
Party leader Abhisit (Democrats) has launched his ideas to break the political deadlock, but his nine-point plan has few hands.
News from Thailand – May 1, 2014
Today in News from Thailand
• Wanted: Financial heavyweight for loss-making Thai Airways
• Thailand goes to the polls on July 20
• Head-on collision on mountain road in Tak: sixteen killed
News from Thailand – April 30, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Deadly trap police cadets due to sloppy repair
• Minister wants fewer soldiers in Bangkok
• Construction workers are increasingly reaching for the bottle
A surprising sound: Prime Minister Yingluck calls on all political parties to support the initiative of party leader Abhisit, who is trying to break the political deadlock. She also asks those who react skeptically to the initiative of her political opponent to support him.
News from Thailand – April 28, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Man (71, drunk) puts the ax in political rival (also drunk)
• Influenza virus affects 30.024 people; 50 dead
• New elections: Electoral Council has 13 problems
Reforms: that is the keyword to break the current political deadlock. Opposition leader Abhisit wants to talk to key figures and groups to convince them of this. His offer has provoked mixed reactions.