Politics of Thailand

Yingluck Shinawatra given permission to travel abroad

Thailand’s ousted PM Yingluck Shinawatra has received approval to travel abroad for the first time since the military coup. A…

10 years ago

Thai army releases 124 politicians and activists

The Thai army announces it has now released 124 people, including politicians and activists, who were taken into custody after…

10 years ago

Thailand: Chaturon Chaisaeng arrested for criticizing military coup

Thai army has detained former Education Minister Chaturon Chaisaeng who emerged from hiding to criticize last week's coup. Shortly before…

10 years ago

Yingluck Shinawatra detained by Thai army

Ousted Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra and a number of family members and politicians have been detained, as leaders of Thursday's…

10 years ago

Thailand: Three people killed at protest camp near Bangkok’s Democracy Monument

Three people died and more than 20 others have been injured in an attack on an anti-government protest camp in…

10 years ago

Yingluck Shinawatra’s supporters gather in Bangkok to defend democracy

Supporters of Yingluck Shinawatra’s government are gathering in western Bangkok for what they are calling a rally in support of…

10 years ago

Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra ousted by Constitutional Court

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled that PM Yingluck Shinawatra must step down over abuse of power charges. The court ruled…

11 years ago

Thailand protests resume in Bangkok

Thailand’s anti-government protesters have resumed demonstrations in Bangkok demanding the resignation of PM Yingluck Shinawatra. Large crowds carrying Thai flags…

11 years ago

Thailand elections results: February 2 vote unconstitutional

Thailand's February 2 general election has been declared invalid by the country’s Constitutional Court. The snap poll was called by…

11 years ago

Thailand elections 2014: General poll voting resumes in five provinces

Thai voting has begun in five provinces that were unable to hold polls in last month's general election because of…

11 years ago

Bangkok explosion death toll rises to three

The death toll from a blast in Bangkok rose to three on Monday. On Sunday, an apparent grenade blast near…

11 years ago

Thai government seeks military poll help

Thai government said it would ask the army to provide security for February's elections, as the military called for restraint…

11 years ago

Bangkok protests: At least one killed and three wounded by gunfire

Clashes broke out in Bangkok between rival protesters killing at least one person and wounding other three. People heading to…

11 years ago

Yingluck Shinawatra wins no-confidence vote in Thai parliament

Thailand’s PM Yingluck Shinawatra has survived a no-confidence vote in parliament, amid major street protests in Bangkok. The motion was…

11 years ago