Prayut Chan-O-Cha

Two busy days of India's ASEAN outreach. Here is the full schedule

The ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit is meant to mark 25 years of the ASEAN-India dialogue.

Jan 24, 2018, 23:46 PM IST

Thai junta campaign sees drop in new year road carnage

The number of people killed on Thailand`s roads during the country`s traditional new year week dropped by more than ten percent following a junta campaign to end the annual carnage.

Apr 18, 2017, 11:37 AM IST

Thai junta to lift political party ban for 2018 polls

Thailand's junta chief on Wednesday said he plans to lift the ban on political party gatherings before next year's elections, although he declined to put a date on polls or state when the restrictions will be lifted.

Apr 12, 2017, 13:47 PM IST

Thailand blames PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha death threats on exiled anti-monarchists

Thailand's national security chief said today that a group of Laos-based Thais wanted for spreading anti-monarchy messages had made death threats against the prime minister and his deputy.

Feb 06, 2017, 16:59 PM IST

Thailand could become ''First World'' developed country: PM

Thailand could potentially upgrade itself from the long-standing status of a Third World developing country to a "First World" developed country, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.

Sep 15, 2016, 15:39 PM IST

Series of blasts hit popular resorts in southern Thailand; 4 killed

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha called for calm and said he did not know who was behind the attacks.

Aug 12, 2016, 08:40 AM IST

Fans mob Thai ex-PM Yingluck days before referendum

Hundreds of fans mobbed ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra as she arrived at court Friday to give evidence at her negligence trial, where she implored supporters to vote on a contentious referendum this weekend.

Aug 05, 2016, 12:24 PM IST

Thai PM offers prayers at Bodh Gaya

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha on Saturday visited Bodh Gaya and prayed at the Mahabodhi temple, Buddhists` holiest shrine, officials said.

Jun 18, 2016, 13:23 PM IST

India to give double entry e-visa to Thai nationals, increase defence cooperation

India and Thailand on Friday agreed to deepen their security engagement and defence partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a double entry e-visa for Thai nationals to facilitate their visit to the Buddhist circuit.

Jun 17, 2016, 21:09 PM IST

PM Modi welcomes Thai counterpart to India, seeks close economic, security ties

India-Myanmar-Thailand highway project top priority, says PM Modi.

Jun 17, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to host Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha today; discussion on South China Sea likely

Thailand's Prime Minister ​Prayut Chan-o-cha is expected to deliver a speech at the business event hosted by FICCI, CII and ASSOCHAM today.

Jun 17, 2016, 07:39 AM IST

Rights groups condemn junta police powers for Thai soldiers

An order by Thailand's junta giving sweeping police powers to soldiers is part of the "steady erosion of human rights protections", campaigners said today, calling for the law to be rescinded.

Apr 05, 2016, 15:29 PM IST

Vice President Ansari arrives in Thailand

Ansari will also have an audience with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who is a scholar in Sanskrit.

Feb 03, 2016, 16:52 PM IST

Think before speaking: Thai deputy PM to US envoy

Reacting to remarks by the US envoy here about the military rule in Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon on Monday advised ambassador Glyn Davies to think carefully before speaking.

Nov 30, 2015, 16:57 PM IST

Overstayers to face stiff re-entry ban in Thailand

 Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been asked to issue a ban on foreigners found guilty of overstaying in Thailand from re-entering the country for one to 10 years, the media reported on Monday.

Oct 26, 2015, 16:02 PM IST