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Thailand Referendum: Vote Begins on New Military-Backed Constitution

Thailand begins voting in a referendum on a new constitution, written by a military-appointed committee. The military government threw out…

8 years ago

Prayuth Chan-ocha named Thailand’s new prime minister

Coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha has been named the new prime minister of Thailand. Prayuth Chan-ocha, 60, was nominated on…

10 years ago

World Cup 2014: Thailand’s junta offers free TV matches

The Thai ruling junta has ordered TV regulators to ensure that soccer fans will not have to pay to watch…

10 years ago

Thai coup: General Prayuth Chan-ocha gets royal endorsement at Bangkok ceremony

Thai coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha has received royal endorsement at a ceremony in the capital, Bangkok, after taking power…

10 years ago

Thailand coup: Yingluck Shinawatra summoned by army

Ousted PM Yingluck Shinawatra has appeared at a military facility in Bangkok, a day after Thailand’s army took power in…

10 years ago