ILEA000004832: Thai Premier Chuan expresses condolences over Obuchi's death

Thailand aims to ensure safety, restore tourists confidence after deadly mall shooting

STORY: Thailand aims to ensure safety, restore tourists confidence after deadly mall shooting DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Siam Paragon Mall 2. various of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin giving an interview to reporters 3. various of press briefing by the Thai Foreign Ministry 4. various of police searching the residence of the suspect 5. various of scenes after the shooting STORYLINE: Thailand will take steps to ensure safety and restore confidence among tourists, officials said on Wednesday, one day after a shooting at a renowned shopping mall in downtown Bangkok that killed two people and injured five others. The Thai government has attached great importance to this matter and will implement measures to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said after joining a one-minute silence at the mall and expressing condolences to the deceased. He added that the government will be working on the i

Voters go to polls in Thailand's general election

STORY: Voters go to polls in Thailand's general election DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of voters at polling stations in Bangkok 2. Political leaders and candidates voting at polling stations in Bangkok STORYLINE: Thai voters went to the polling stations on Sunday in the Southeast Asian country's general election. The polls started at 8:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) and will continue until 5:00 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Sunday. More than 52 million Thai citizens are eligible to vote in the election. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is seeking reelection, turned up at a polling station in the capital Bangkok in the morning to cast his ballot. He called on Thai people to vote in the election to exercise their rights. In the run-up to the polling day, parties in Prayut's government were trailing behind in the opinion polls behind major opposition parties, including the Pheu Thai Party links to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and the

Thailand, China co-host investment forum to further enhance cooperation

STORY: Thailand, China co-host investment forum to further enhance cooperation DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Thailand-China Investment Forum STORYLINE: The Thailand-China Investment Forum was held in Bangkok on Thursday to further enhance economic and investment cooperation between the two countries. The forum, with the theme of "Connected Growth, Greener Boosts," was co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Thailand and the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand. The event attracted more than 800 online and offline participants from the two countries' business associations and enterprises. While delivering a speech at the forum, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thailand hopes to attract more Chinese investment. Thailand supports the China-proposed Global Development Initiative, which is in line with Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model, hoping to further synergize its development strate

Death toll from Thai childcare center mass shooting rises to 36

STORY: Death toll from Thai childcare center mass shooting rises to 36 DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shooting scene STORYLINE: Local authorities said a mass shooting at a childcare center on Thursday in northeast Thailand's Nong Bua Lamphu province has killed at least 36 people, including 24 children. Another 12 people were reportedly injured. The shooting occurred at around 12:40 p.m. local time. A local police official said the attacker, reportedly a 34-year-old former police officer, later killed his family members before taking his own life. "About the horrifying incident, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the dead and injured," Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wrote on his Facebook account, adding that he has ordered the national police chief to "fast-track an investigation." A woman working at the childcare center told a local TV program that they were having lunch when she heard the soun

APEC should push for strong policies to avert future crises: Thai deputy PM

STORY: APEC should push for strong policies to avert future crises: Thai deputy PM DATELINE: May 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting 2. shots of Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin speaking 3. shots of the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting 4. shots of port, containers, Thai factories STORYLINE: Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit has called for enhanced efforts from Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies to respond to future crises and achieve better and more inclusive economic growth in the region. Jurin made the remarks while addressing the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting on Saturday and Sunday. Jurin said, "I strongly hope that the outcome of this meeting will include a strong policy stance regarding the recovery of the regional economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, from where we should emerge stronger than ever in

Ousted Thai premier Thaksin returns home to face corruption char

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra greets supporters after arriving at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Feb. 28. Thaksin returned home after 17 months in self-imposed exile to fight corruption charges, vowing not to get involved in politics. (Kyodo)

Political veteran Samak elected new Thai premier

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's post-coup House of Representatives on Jan. 28 elected People Power Party leader Samak Sundaravej (in file photo) as prime minister.

U.N. chief Annan meets with Thai Premier Thaksin

Bangkok, Thailand - U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (R) reviews the guard of honor with Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (L) at the Thai premier's office in Bangkok on May 26. (Kyodo)

Thai premier ready to declare state of emergency

BANGKOK, Thailand - Tens of thousands of people march from Sanam Luang field near the Grand Palace to the Government House in Bangkok on March 14 in protest against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (Kyodo)

China, ASEAN to pool funds, expertise to combat SARS

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (L) and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pose for a photograph after their talks in Bangkok on April 29. Leaders from China and Southeast Asian countries agreed to pool resources and coordinate efforts to combat the SARS epidemic, including through the setting up of a joint fund.

Thai Premier Chuan expresses condolences over Obuchi's death

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai pays his respects to the late Japanese Prime Minister Keizo obuchi as he signs his name in the guest book at the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok on May 18. Obuchi died on May 14, six weeks after lapsing into a stroke-induced coma.

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