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It’s a coup

May 23, 2014 11:59 pm

Thai military’s intervention in long-running political battle is unlikely to resolve tensions.

Thailand's opposition Democratic party to boycott Feb 2 polls

December 21, 2013 6:07 pm

Gen Prayuth proposed the formation of a people's assembly comprising 'all colours' to help heal the divide.

Ex-Thai PM Abhisit indicted for murder over rally crackdown

December 12, 2013 3:13 pm

During Abhisit's rule,more than 90 people died & nearly 1,900 were wounded in street clashes.

Abhisit-Thakshin rivalry goes to elections in Thailand today

July 03, 2011 1:42 am

Over 1,50,000 police personnel are being deployed at polling stations across the country to make sure the elections are peaceful.

Thai court drops legal case against ruling party

November 29, 2010 1:36 pm

Thailand's rulling Democrat Party has survived a legal challenge that could have seen it dissolved.

Flash floods kill seven in Thailand: officials

October 19, 2010 2:46 pm

Authorities in Bangkok warned residents living alongside the Chao Phraya River to brace for rising water level.

Thai protest leaders charged with terrorism

June 15, 2010 4:14 pm

Eleven leaders of bloody,anti-government protests could face the death penalty after being charged Tuesday with terrorism during the worst political upheaval in modern Thai history.

Thai PM presides 5-religion ceremony to boost public's morale

June 10, 2010 4:04 pm

Thai PM,preparing a national reconciliation roadmap,today presided over an interfaith ceremony having representatives from five major religions in the country,including Hinduism and Sikhism.

Thai PM survives no-confidence motion

June 02, 2010 9:43 am

PM Abhisit Vejjajiva confounded sceptics who expected him to be politically crippled by the weeks of violence.

Thailand lifts curfew after calm returns to Bangkok

May 29, 2010 2:00 pm

Thailand's premier lifted a curfew imposed across about one third of the country,in the wake of anti-govt protests,saying the situation was now under control.

Day after PM Modi’s visit to the town, Manipur’s Churachandpur sees violent protest

India8 hr ago

Protests in Manipur's Churachandpur turned violent as two men were arrested for damaging decorations for PM Modi's visit. The crowd demanded their release and attempted to storm the police station. The men were eventually released after a bail hearing. The incident occurred after a clash between locals and police on Thursday, but the situation had calmed down before Saturday's visit.

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