The New Year sets my mind to work on something very personal to me. This is my resolution for 2013. The increasing violence against women has been on the news for a long time. Physical and psychological violence against women that many take for granted. I keep in touch with other Thai women on this […]
Monthly Archives: December 2012
The gang-rape and killing of a New Delhi student has set off an impassioned debate about what India needs to do to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. Politicians, civil society and protesters have called for tougher rape laws and a revamp of police handling of reports and enforcement. Thailand is moving steadily ahead […]
Sukhumbhand Paribatra‘s term as governor of Bangkok expires on January 10, 2013. He is well known for his erratic behavior, one of the most memorable was his promise to sue FIFA for a blunder that Democrat-friendly contractors did with the Futsal Stadium in the city. The rapid growth of Bangkok has a heavy price tag, […]
Even those without any political inclination, are puzzled with the Democrat Party and its flip-flop attitude on the candidacy for Bangkok governor and the hyped election in 2013. The Democrats claim to have a healthy connection with Sukhumbhand Paribatra, who is the current governor. According to sources in the party, Abhisit and Apirak Kosayodhin are not […]
Yingluck Shinawatra conducted a walkabout at Bangkapi wet market. The Prime Minister went to inspect the food prices and took the time to speak to the fruit and vegetable sellers. Many of the traders were surprised and delighted to see Yingluck taking time off from her busy schedule to visit and talk. The Government is […]
Yingluck Shinawatra’s visit to Bangladesh proved to be beneficial for both countries particularly in enhancing the relationship with Thailand’s western neighbor. She has been on a whirlwind tour of many nations with the aim to solidify Thailand’s interest in a mutually beneficial commerce and exchanging of expertise in areas of agriculture. Have a peek at […]
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, hosted a luncheon for the visiting Thailand Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra. The event was held at the Pan Pacific Sonargoan Dhaka. For more pictures, go to: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-900872
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra visited Dhaka as part of the Government’s aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture and commitment for bilateral consultation. Despite the short trip, Yingluck Shinawatra’s visit to Bangladesh carries historic importance for the economic development of both nations.
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra attended the wreath laying ceremony at the National Monument in Peshawar, Bangladesh.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Google Share on Linkedin Share by email Ohchr Sat, Dec 15 2012 05:42:01 0 likes · 0 comments #Thailand needs #justice for nearly 100 dead during #Abhisit‘s crackdown. He ordered live ammunition against protesters ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-89… Areva Aamy@ArevaAamy Sat, Dec 15 2012 02:48:18 ReplyRetweetFavorite #Abhisit […]
Yinluck at the Bentong Bridge in the Southern Province of Thailand. The Prime Minister met with the community leaders, officials and the Muslim members of the general public. It is so inspiring to know that Yingluck makes every attempt at meeting our people from all walks of life, specially the Thai Muslim people who want […]
December 13 – Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra met with members of the Women’s Development Fund in Pattani. Yingluck expressed her continued support in advocating women’s issues, placing emphasis on women participation in decision-making and exchanging of inspiration. Pattani, a southern province of Thailand, borders Malaysia and faces violence committed by militants. Many of their […]
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Google Share on Linkedin Share by email Sulekha Thu, Dec 06 2012 14:52:54 0 likes · 0 comments Abhisit the Master Spinner of Lies and Brutality Abhisit believes in what he wants to believe. Too often he spins webs of deceit, only to believe […]
Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is in Pattani, a province torn by years of militant violence. Yingluck has made attempts at all levels to secure peace and community development though participation in dialogues with the government, local authorities and civil society. Pattani has seen troubled times where civilians, teachers and government representatives are killed and […]
The Governing Council of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Having before it the case of Mr. Prompan Prompan, a former member of the House of Representatives of Thailand, which has been examined by the Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, pursuant to its Procedure for the treatment by the Inter-Parliamentary Union of communications concerning violations of the human […]
Abhisit believes in what he wants to believe. Too often he spins webs of deceit, only to believe in his own lie. He is convincing to some, specially with his British accent and his articulate manners when he’s outside of Thailand. But many are not easily fooled by Abhisit’s attitude. They see through the contradictory […]
Former Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, recently faced hard-hitting questions during his interview with BBC regarding the use of live ammunition during the crackdown of the “Red Shirt” protests in 2010. The aftermath left over 95 people dead and about 2,000 people injured in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. Abhisit’s government created a Truth and […]
Abhisit: Everybody knows what happened, and we are the ones that said that the judicial process has to run its course so that they were inquest into the death of the protesters and stand (you know) people who were there and uh…the has to be the accountability BBC: And that includes you because you were […]
The scandal of an unfinished Futsal Stadium was bad enough on the image of Thailand, and the rubbing of salt on festering wounds was worse when FIFA rejected the use of the stadium for official matches. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), led by the Governor, was and still is responsible for the completion of the stadium. […]
“I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on her achievement of being the first female Prime Minister of Thailand. I also wish to express UN Women’s appreciation to Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who has been UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador since 2008. Her advocacy catalyzed large scale support from the people of Thailand […]
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