Thailand

Chiang Mai saves the day (for politicians, at least)

Chiang Mai, Thailand (etN) – Reports from the Bangkok Post claim that the Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat went on national television at about 10pm Wednesday and insisted he will not step down, cit

Thailand

Thai PM orders protesters ousted from airports

Bangkok, Thailand – Protesters occupying Bangkok's two airports braced for a raid Thursday night after Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat declared a limited state of emergency authorizing police to ta

New Zealand

Key asked to help prop up tourism

Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe has called on incoming prime minister John Key to pump more money into tourism to stave off a potential sharp decline in visitor numbers.

Bangkok Rajamangala National Stadium

Confrontation ahead?

(BangkokPost.com) - The atmosphere at the Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium on Saturday is lively, as many people across the country continually stream into the venue to join the pro-government

His Excellency Somchai Wongsawat, Deputy Leader Of The People Power Party Elected

Thai Parliament elects Thailand's new prime minister

The Thai parliament this morning elected His Excellency Somchai Wongsawat, deputy leader of the People Power Party, as its choice as Thailand's 26th prime minister.

New Zealand

Tourism industry presents wishlist

The Tourism Industry Association has accused the Government of undervaluing New Zealand's "bedrock" export industry with a lowly minister and a lack of investment and kudos.

Thailand

Resignation of Foreign Minister seen as another blow to Thai PM

According to the latest posting at the Bangkok Post web-site www.bangkokpost.com Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag tendered his resignation to embattled Prime Minister Samak Su

Thai Unrest

Thai PM declares state of emergency in capital

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday, empowering the military to restore order after street fighting between supporters and opponents of t

Significant Milestone

Prime Minister Lee officially opens Changi Airport Terminal 3

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was at Changi Airport to officially open Changi Airport's Terminal 3 (T3) on July 25, 2008.

Renewed Focus By Prime Minister David Thompson's New Government

Opportunity knocks for Barbados

NEW YORK - Barbados' bedrock tourism sector has been given renewed focus by the Prime Minister David Thompson's new government.

Ctrip Boasts Over 20 Million Members

Prime Minister Wen Jiabao praises innovation during Ctrip visit

SHANGHAI, China - China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao visited the Shanghai headquarters of Ctrip.com International, Ltd. as part of his economic tour of Shanghai on July 6, 2008.

UK

Prince and PM hail British tourism

The Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Gordon Brown helped launch British Tourism Week by sending messages of support to the industry.

Charles praised tourism as "one of this country's great success stories" and spoke of British Tourism Week's recognition of the "huge economic difference which (tourism) makes to local communities ... read more