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Thailand’s democracy is on shaky ground

The first blow came when the court ordered the dissolution of the largest and most popular opposition group, the Move Forward Party, and banned its charismatic prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from political activities or running for public office for 10 years.

20 August 2024, 05:06 IST

Thailand’s democracy is on shaky ground

Thailand’s democracy is on shaky ground

Thailand’s democracy is on shaky ground

20 August 2024, 05:06 IST

Thailand's governing alliance to nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra for PM

The deal follows a flurry of behind-the-scenes talks in the 24 hours since a court dismissed Srettha Thavisin as premier, as his Pheu Thai Party rushed to secure backing from its 11-party alliance in a bid to form the next government.

15 August 2024, 11:35 IST

Thailand's governing alliance to nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra for PM

Thailand's governing alliance to nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra for PM

Thailand's governing alliance to nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra for PM

15 August 2024, 11:35 IST

Thailand's parliament to hold special session on Friday to select new PM after Thavisin's ouster

According to parliamentary rules, a candidate nominated for prime minister must win support of more than half of the lower house, which currently has 493 members.

14 August 2024, 14:25 IST

Thailand's parliament to hold special session on Friday to select new PM after Thavisin's ouster

Thailand's parliament to hold special session on Friday to select new PM after Thavisin's ouster

Thailand's parliament to hold special session on Friday to select new PM after Thavisin's ouster

14 August 2024, 14:25 IST

Explained | What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?

Thailand's cabinet will take on a caretaker role with Commerce Minister and deputy premier Phumtham Wechayachai becoming acting prime ministers.

14 August 2024, 10:34 IST

Explained | What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?

Explained | What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?

Explained | What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?

14 August 2024, 10:34 IST

Explained | Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics

The Thailand premier's rise to the highest elected position in the country of at least 66 million people was almost as rapid as his exit.

14 August 2024, 09:58 IST

Explained | Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics

Explained | Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics

Explained | Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics

14 August 2024, 09:58 IST

Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for appointing to his cabinet a former lawyer who served jail time, raising the spectre of more political upheaval and a reset of the governing alliance.

14 August 2024, 09:06 IST

Thailand court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin for appointing lawyer who served jail time to his cabinet

Thailand court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin for appointing lawyer who served jail time to his cabinet

Thai court dismisses PM Srettha over cabinet appointment

14 August 2024, 09:06 IST

FBI helps probe six mystery deaths at luxury Bangkok hotel

Police are trying to unravel the mystery behind the deaths, less than 24 hours after a hotel maid found the six Vietnamese people lying dead in their room.

17 July 2024, 04:43 IST

FBI helps probe six mystery deaths at luxury Bangkok hotel

FBI helps probe six mystery deaths at luxury Bangkok hotel

FBI helps probe six mystery deaths at luxury Bangkok hotel

17 July 2024, 04:43 IST

Explained | Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis

Four cases before the courts involved the country's most powerful politicians: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, former prime leader Thaksin Shinawatra, the popular opposition Move Forward party and upper-house lawmakers.

18 June 2024, 09:49 IST

Explained | Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis

Explained | Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis

Explained | Thai court cases that could unleash political crisis

18 June 2024, 09:49 IST

Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over cabinet appointment

The decision will be a blow to a government that has seen three ministers quit in recent weeks, while it battles to jumpstart an underperforming economy and ensure it has the funds to deliver on a delayed election promise of cash handouts for 50 million people.

23 May 2024, 06:21 IST

Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over cabinet appointment

Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over cabinet appointment

Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over cabinet appointment

23 May 2024, 06:21 IST

Thailand remains neutral in Myanmar conflict, says foreign minister

Myanmar is in the throes of an insurgency on multiple fronts, with allied anti-junta groups backed by a pro-democracy parallel government seizing control of several military posts and towns, including parts of a key town on the border with Thailand over the weekend.

09 April 2024, 04:14 IST

Thailand remains neutral in Myanmar conflict, says foreign minister

Thailand remains neutral in Myanmar conflict, says foreign minister

Thailand remains neutral in Myanmar conflict, says foreign minister

09 April 2024, 04:14 IST