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Thailand: Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Defers Return From Self-ExileThailand: Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Defers Return From Self-Exile

Thailand: Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra Defers Return From Self-Exile

With Thailand in a political deadlock, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has postponed his return. He was toppled in a…

August 5, 2023
HTMS Naresuan Suffers Setback After Accidentally Hitting Dock During Naval Security ExerciseHTMS Naresuan Suffers Setback After Accidentally Hitting Dock During Naval Security Exercise

HTMS Naresuan Suffers Setback After Accidentally Hitting Dock During Naval Security Exercise

The HTMS Naresuan, a frigate of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN), faced an unexpected setback when it accidentally collided with…

August 1, 2023
Money flows to Phuket as wealthy Russians isolated from the West flock to ThailandMoney flows to Phuket as wealthy Russians isolated from the West flock to Thailand

Money flows to Phuket as wealthy Russians isolated from the West flock to Thailand

Russia's increasing isolation from the West is turning exotic islands in Thailand a hotspot for its rich citizens. While Phuket…

July 29, 2023
Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra to return home after 15 years in exileThailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra to return home after 15 years in exile

Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra to return home after 15 years in exile

As Thailand struggles to name a new prime minister, one of the most controversial former holders of the job, Thaksin…

July 27, 2023
Eight-party coalition aims for 375 votes: Cholnan SrikaewEight-party coalition aims for 375 votes: Cholnan Srikaew

Eight-party coalition aims for 375 votes: Cholnan Srikaew

Cholnan Srikaew, Pheu Thai Party leader, has said that the eight-party coalition aims to get 375 votes in the next…

July 25, 2023
Police to monitor political gatherings for third PM vote in ThailandPolice to monitor political gatherings for third PM vote in Thailand

Police to monitor political gatherings for third PM vote in Thailand

Police in Thailand are set to closely monitor political gatherings during the third round of prime ministerial voting on July…

July 23, 2023
Pheu Thai Party primed to form a new governmentPheu Thai Party primed to form a new government

Pheu Thai Party primed to form a new government

The Pheu Thai Party, the third incarnation of a Thai political party, has emerged in a prime position to form…

July 20, 2023
Srettha says he is ready to be Prime MinisterSrettha says he is ready to be Prime Minister

Srettha says he is ready to be Prime Minister

Srettha Thavisin, a Thai politician who is one of the Pheu Thai Party's three prime minister candidates, has said that…

July 18, 2023
Move Forward Party submits a new bid to remove Senate’s PM voteMove Forward Party submits a new bid to remove Senate’s PM vote

Move Forward Party submits a new bid to remove Senate’s PM vote

The Move Forward Party (MFP), a social democratic and progressive political party in Thailand, has submitted a proposal to parliament,…

July 15, 2023
Thailand’s Parliamentary Vote: Crucial Moment for DemocracyThailand’s Parliamentary Vote: Crucial Moment for Democracy

Thailand’s Parliamentary Vote: Crucial Moment for Democracy

Following nearly ten years of military-backed rule, Thailand's parliamentary vote for a new prime minister on Thursday will be a…

July 13, 2023