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Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thai prime minister after royal signoff
Read full article: Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thai prime minister after royal signoffPaetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, became Thailand’s prime minister after receiving a royal letter of endorsement Sunday, two days after she was chosen by Parliament following a court order that removed her predecessor.
Thailand's new prime minister renews the legacy of her divisive father, Thaksin Shinawatra
Read full article: Thailand's new prime minister renews the legacy of her divisive father, Thaksin ShinawatraThe election of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as Thailand’s prime minister represents a remarkable comeback for the political dynasty founded by her billionaire father, Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted by a military coup in 2006.
Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime minister
Read full article: Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime ministerThailand’s Parliament has elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country’s new prime minister.
Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy
Read full article: Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracyWednesday’s decision by Thailand’s Constitutional Court to oust Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after just under a year in office was jarring.
Daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin will be nominated as new leader in parliamentary vote
Read full article: Daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin will be nominated as new leader in parliamentary votePaetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, will be nominated as the country’s new prime minister in a parliamentary vote, her party and its coalition partners said Thursday.
Court removes Prime Minister Srettha from office in another ruling shaking up Thailand's politics
Read full article: Court removes Prime Minister Srettha from office in another ruling shaking up Thailand's politicsThailand's Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethics violation.
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin is in trouble again as he's indicted for royal defamation
Read full article: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin is in trouble again as he's indicted for royal defamationFormer Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been indicted and arraigned on a charge of defaming the country’s monarchy in one of several court cases that have rattled Thai politics.
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal defamation, prosecutors say
Read full article: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal defamation, prosecutors sayThai prosecutors say former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for defaming the monarchy, three months after he was freed on parole on other charges.
Former Thai leader Thaksin makes first public appearances after release from detention
Read full article: Former Thai leader Thaksin makes first public appearances after release from detentionThailand’s paroled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has launched a series of public appearances with an early morning visit to a holy shrine in the capital Bangkok before flying to his home province of Chiang Mai in the country’s north.
Thai court acquits former PM Yingluck Shinawatra on charges of mishandling government funds
Read full article: Thai court acquits former PM Yingluck Shinawatra on charges of mishandling government fundsA Thai court on Monday acquitted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, now living in exile, on charges of mishandling expenditures for a government project in 2013.
Thai ex-Prime Minister Thaksin is free on parole, but can he restore his old political luster?
Read full article: Thai ex-Prime Minister Thaksin is free on parole, but can he restore his old political luster?Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on parole from a Bangkok hospital where he spent six months serving time for corruption-related offenses.
Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets parole, capping a reconciliation with military that ousted him
Read full article: Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin gets parole, capping a reconciliation with military that ousted himThailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who last year returned from more than a decade of self-imposed exile to serve a prison sentence for misdeeds committed while in office, has been granted parole and could be released this weekend, the country’s justice minister announced Tuesday.
Thailand's king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin's 8-year prison term to a single year
Read full article: Thailand's king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin's 8-year prison term to a single yearThailand’s king has reduced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's eight-year prison term to a single year following the divisive politician’s return from 15 years of self-imposed exile.
Daughter of ex-Thai leader Thaksin says he is fatigued, as criticism grows of his hospitalization
Read full article: Daughter of ex-Thai leader Thaksin says he is fatigued, as criticism grows of his hospitalizationFormer Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter says he is suffering from stress and fatigue but is in good spirits, as criticism grows of his transfer to a hospital just hours after he began serving an eight-year prison sentence.
Thaksin moved from prison to a hospital less than a day after his return to Thailand from exile
Read full article: Thaksin moved from prison to a hospital less than a day after his return to Thailand from exileThailand’s divisive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been transferred from prison to a hospital less than a day after he returned from 15 years of exile and started serving an 8-year sentence.
New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn't hide his political views
Read full article: New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn't hide his political viewsSrettha Thavisin, the wealthy leader of one of Thailand’s best-known property empires, has been selected prime minister just nine months after joining a political party that champions the poor.
Former Thai leader Thaksin goes to jail as political party linked to him wins vote to take power
Read full article: Former Thai leader Thaksin goes to jail as political party linked to him wins vote to take powerA divisive former prime minister of Thailand has made a dramatic return home to face an eight-year prison term, just as a party linked to him won a vote in Parliament to lead to the country.
Thailand's Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new government
Read full article: Thailand's Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new governmentThailand’s populist Pheu Thai party says it plans to form a new government with an 11-party coalition that includes two pro-military parties affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoil
Read full article: Thailand's divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra readies return during political turmoilThailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, a billionaire populist who was ousted by a 2006 military coup, plans to return home next month from years of self-imposed exile, as Thailand grapples with the unexpectedly difficult task of naming a new prime minister.
Thai Parliament blocks leader of party that won election from being renominated for prime minister
Read full article: Thai Parliament blocks leader of party that won election from being renominated for prime ministerThailand’s Parliament has voted against allowing the leader of the progressive party that finished first in May’s general election a second chance to be confirmed as prime minister.
Thailand’s Move Forward Party leader Pita falls short in parliamentary vote for prime minister
Read full article: Thailand’s Move Forward Party leader Pita falls short in parliamentary vote for prime ministerThe head of the progressive Thai political party that outpaced its rivals to a surprise first-place finish in May’s general election has failed in his initial bid to have Parliament name him the country’s new prime minister.
Thai opposition party struggles to take power after stunning election victory
Read full article: Thai opposition party struggles to take power after stunning election victoryThailand’s new Parliament has convened nearly two months after a progressive opposition party won a stunning election victory, but there is still no clear sign that its leader will be able to become prime minister and end nine years of military-dominated rule.
Leader of Thai opposition party that won election announces 8-party coalition plan to take power
Read full article: Leader of Thai opposition party that won election announces 8-party coalition plan to take powerThe leader of the progressive opposition party that won a stunning victory in Thailand’s national election says eight parties have agreed to form a coalition government with him as prime minister.
What lies ahead for Thailand after dramatic opposition election win?
Read full article: What lies ahead for Thailand after dramatic opposition election win?Thailand’s opposition has racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives, dealing a major blow to establishment parties and the former general who has led the Southeast Asian country since seizing power in a 2014 coup.
Thailand's election may deliver mandate for change, but opposition victory may not assure power
Read full article: Thailand's election may deliver mandate for change, but opposition victory may not assure powerVoters disaffected by nine years of plodding rule by a coup-making army general are expected to deliver a strong mandate for change in Thailand’s general election Sunday.
Thailand's opposition party unveils policies and candidates
Read full article: Thailand's opposition party unveils policies and candidatesThailand’s main opposition party has paraded its slate of parliamentary candidates and outlined its policy pledges in a well-choreographed show of confidence ahead of the general election.
Thai court rules PM can stay, did not exceed term limit
Read full article: Thai court rules PM can stay, did not exceed term limitThailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha can remain in his job and did not violate a constitutional provision limiting him to eight years in office.
Thai court says calls for royal reform may be seditious
Read full article: Thai court says calls for royal reform may be seditiousThailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that three pro-democracy activists who called for reform of the monarchy were attempting to overthrow the nation’s system of government with the king as head of state.
Thai court ousts 3 Cabinet members found guilty of sedition
Read full article: Thai court ousts 3 Cabinet members found guilty of seditionIn this Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, file photo, the Thai Education Minister Nataphol Teepsuwan, center negotiates with student representatives ahead of a rally of high school students in Bangkok, Thailand. Nataphol is one of three Cabinet ministers that have been forced to leave their posts after a court found them guilty of sedition for taking part in sometimes violent protests in 2013-2014 against the government then in power. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe, file)BANGKOK – Three Cabinet ministers in Thailand were forced to leave their posts Wednesday after a court found them guilty of sedition for taking part in sometimes-violent protests in 2013-2014 against the government then in power. The verdicts can be appealed to a higher court but under the law the Cabinet ministers must relinquish their jobs immediately. AdSuthep and the Cabinet ministers each received prison sentences ranging from five to about seven years.
Thai leader faces court ruling that could cost him his job
Read full article: Thai leader faces court ruling that could cost him his jobIn this photo released by Government Spokesman Office, Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha receives flowers from well wishers in Samut Songkhram province, Thailand, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. He then headed the junta that ruled for five years, and was also prime minister in the military-guided government. Prayuth’s defense has been that the official residence of the prime minister is undergoing renovation, and also that he faces security concerns. His Cabinet will then act as a caretaker government until Parliament can choose a new prime minister and Cabinet. In the past 12 years, court rulings have ousted three Thai prime ministers, but Prayuth is widely believed to be likely to get a favorable ruling.
Thai student-protesters aim for ambitious political change
Read full article: Thai student-protesters aim for ambitious political changeNow 21, he is among those at the front of Thailand's growing pro-democracy movement pushing for sweeping political reforms. Political protest is nothing new in Thailand, and its past 15 years have been defined by it. Among their calls were for greater oversight of royal budgets and an end to the practice of Thai monarchs endorsing military coups. Chonticha is aware history is not on the protesters' side, but she says in some ways they have already succeeded. “Our movement has changed the perception of Thais toward the monarchy and military,” she said.
Thai Cabinet approves Parliament session to debate protests
Read full article: Thai Cabinet approves Parliament session to debate protestsThailand's Cabinet on Tuesday approved a request to recall Parliament for a special session to deal with the political pressures from ongoing anti-government protests. The Cabinet at its weekly meeting approved the request, which calls for a non-voting session on Oct. 26-27. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)BANGKOK – Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a request to recall Parliament for a special session to deal with the political pressures from ongoing anti-government protests. The Cabinet at its weekly meeting approved the request, which calls for a non-voting session on Oct. 26-27. The request for the session came from House Speaker Chuan Leekpai, who said Monday that both government and opposition parties supported it.
The Latest: India records 75,800 new cases, recovery high
Read full article: The Latest: India records 75,800 new cases, recovery highVictoria reported only 12 new coronavirus cases and one death Sunday, well down on the peaks of winter. ___MILAN — New coronavirus cases in Italy maintained a trajectory above 2,500 on Saturday, with about 119,000 people tested. ___SKOPJE, North Macedonia — North Macedonia has recorded 243 new coronavirus cases, the highest daily number since the pandemic began. Facing a recent spike in cases, health authorities are considering imposing new restrictions, including banning public gatherings and limiting working hours for bars. ___ATHENS, Greece — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says authorities would use local lockdowns to keep a recent surge in coronavirus cases under control.
Thai protesters install plaque symbolizing democracy
Read full article: Thai protesters install plaque symbolizing democracyPro-democracy student leaders install a plaque declaring "This country belongs to the people" at the Sanam Luang field during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. The mass student-led rally that began Saturday was the largest in a series of protests this year, with thousands camping overnight at Sanam Luang field near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. In April 2017, the original plaque vanished from Bangkok’s Royal Plaza and was replaced by one praising the monarchy. Protesters' demands seek to limit the king’s powers, establish tighter controls on palace finances and allow open discussion of the monarchy. Parit also called for another protest Thursday outside parliament to follow up on the protesters' demands.
Thai protesters' rally pushes demands for democratic reforms
Read full article: Thai protesters' rally pushes demands for democratic reformsPro-democracy protesters wave a flag and hold up lights during a protest at Sanam Luang in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. Thousands of demonstrators turned out Saturday for a rally to support the student-led protest movement's demands for new elections and reform of the monarchy. The protesters, whose rally was continuing past midnight, have more activities planned for Sunday. The activists raised the stakes dramatically at an Aug. 10 rally by issuing a 10-point manifesto calling for reforming the monarchy. Their demands seek to limit the king’s powers, establish tighter controls on palace finances and allow open discussion of the monarchy.