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Thai court acquits a progressive political leader on charges of royal defamation

A Thai court has acquitted the leader of the Progressive Movement, of defaming the king and violating online laws

The Independent UK

Thailand’s embattled prime minister has been dismissed. What happens now?

The court ruling opens the door to a flurry of deal-making

The Independent UK

Thai court to rule on suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s dismissal

Constitutional Court to rule on whether to remove Paetongtarn from office over leaked call with Cambodia’s Hun Sen.

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Thai Prime Minister Unveils May Launch for Digital Wallet Scheme!

Thai Prime Minister announces plans to launch a digital wallet scheme by May, promoting technological advancements and transforming the country's economy.

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‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking point

As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.

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In one chaotic day, Thailand sees one PM elected, one ex-PM sent to jail. Where does the country go from here?

More than three months after Thailand’s national elections – and many anti-democratic manoeuvres in parliament – the country finally has a new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin. But, given the chaotic nature of Thai politics, this was perhaps not even the biggest news of the week.

The Conversation

Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand PM as Thaksin returns from exile

The real estate mogul won the backing of both the upper and lower houses to become the country’s 30th prime minister.

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New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn't hide his political views

Srettha 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

The Independent UK

Who is Srettha Thavisin, the man who could lead Thailand?

The property tycoon is set to become prime minister after his Pheu Thai party secured support from pro-military parties.

Al Jazeera

Thailand's Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new government

Thailand’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

The Independent UK

Thailand’s Pheu Thai allies with military rivals to form new government

Move comes as Pheu Thai founder Thaksin Shinawatra prepares to return home after 15 years in self-imposed exile.

Al Jazeera

Pro-military party says it will join populist Pheu Thai party to form Thailand's next government

A pro-military party affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says it has agreed to join a coalition led by the populist Pheu Thai party in an attempt to form Thailand’s next government after a three-month stalemate

The Independent UK

Populist party and member of outgoing administration will try to form Thailand's next government

Thailand's populist Pheu Thai party has announced it will form a coalition with a party from the outgoing military-backed administration to try to end nearly three months of political deadlock after the progressive party that won national elections was excluded from the formation of a new government

The Independent UK

Thai Parliament says it will try to pick a prime minister next week after 2 unsuccessful attempts

Thailand’s Parliament says it will try to pick a new prime minister next week following two unsuccessful attempts, as political uncertainty grows more than two months after the country’s election

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Protesters in the Thai capital calls on senators to approve vote winners' choice for prime minister

Hundreds of people have rallied in the Thai capital Bangkok to demand that conservative members of the Senate stop blocking the naming of a prime minister belonging to a winning coalition from May’s general election, a stance that risks a potentially destabilizing deadlock

France 24

Legacy of 2014 coup haunts Thai reformist’s bid for PM

Two months after Pita Limjaroenrat's party triumphed in Thailand’s May 2023 election, the reformist politician failed to win enough votes in parliament this week to become prime minister. Thursday’s vote came just days after Thailand’s caretaker prime minister and former army chief, Prayuth Chan-ocha, announced his retirement from politics. But…

The Guardian - UK

Democracy on the line in Thailand as parliament to vote on new PM

Two months after Move Forward’s election gains, Thais will find out whether party’s leader can become PM

The Guardian - UK

Thai PM to retire from politics nine years after seizing power in coup

Prayuth Chan-ocha announces resignation after his party suffered a humiliating defeat in May election

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Thailand PM Prayuth to retire from politics nine years after coup

The former army chief’s party lost May’s election to a party challenging the royalist military establishment.

The Independent UK

Thailand's prime minister, who seized power in a 2014 coup, quits politics after losing election

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who served almost nine years in office after seizing power in a 2014 military coup, has announced he is leaving politics

The Guardian - UK

‘Please come’: Taylor Swift fans in south-east Asia hope for tour date

With Singapore the only stop announced, the star’s huge followings in the Philippines and Thailand are left to rue their lack of suitable infrastructure

The Independent UK

Thai opposition party struggles to take power after stunning election victory

Thailand’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

The Independent UK

US ambassador dismisses claims of American interference in Thailand's elections

The U.S. ambassador to Thailand has dismissed claims of American interference in recent elections as a “disservice” to the Thai people

The Independent UK

Verdict due for 5 protesters accused of blocking Thai queen's car. Law allows the death penalty

A court in Thailand is to deliver a verdict Wednesday in the case of five people accused of impeding the queen’s motorcade during a pro-democracy march in 2020

Al Jazeera

Thailand to host meeting to ‘fully re-engage’ Myanmar’s generals

Indonesia, Malaysia decline invite as critics condemn Thai effort, saying it undermines regional peace initiatives.

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