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Thailand's Parliament is set to choose a new prime minister with Thaksin's daughter a likely nominee

August 16, 2024 10:33 am

Paetongtarn is the youngest daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is seen as a guiding force behind Pheu Thai, and the niece of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Thailand's Srettha Thavisin wins PM bid as ally Thaksin Shinawatra returns after years in exile

August 22, 2023 4:29 pm

The return of Thailand's most famous politician and Srettha's smooth ascent to the top job will add to speculation that Thaksin may have done a deal with his enemies in the military and establishment to allow his safe return, and possibly an early release from jail.

Thailand detects African swine fever in sample at slaughterhouse

January 11, 2022 6:16 pm

Authorities launched a probe at the weekend, after growing speculation in recent weeks that the disease was already decimating Thai pig herds.

Thais debut locally made AstraZeneca but supplies are tight

June 07, 2021 2:31 pm

While the AstraZeneca vaccine is being locally produced in Thailand, the supply continues to be short and the rollout could be delayed.

Thailand cave rescue: Eight boys pulled out, five still to be saved as operation ends for the day

July 09, 2018 10:06 pm

Hospital authorities said the first group of four boys rescued on Sunday were in good health and they were mulling letting their parents meet their wards from Tuesday, but from a glass door separation.

Bomb kills three policemen in Thailand south

April 26, 2014 2:02 pm

Peace talks with insurgents representing some of the main groups have stalled amid a six-month political crisis in Bangkok.

Thailand-based Indian businessman Satish Sehgal may face deportation

February 22, 2014 5:16 pm

The move for Seghal's deportation came following his participation in anti-government protests after the emergency was imposed last month in Bangkok.

Thai opposition to seek Constitution Court ruling to invalidate poll

February 03, 2014 3:13 pm

Thailand voted on Sunday under heavy security in violence-plagued snap election boycotted by the opposition.

Thai elections peaceful, but crisis far from over

February 03, 2014 7:17 am

Official results cannot be announced until a series of by-elections are held and all districts have voted. The first will take place on February 23.

Polls open in tense Thailand national election

February 02, 2014 12:06 pm

Protesters forced closure of hundreds of polling stations in the capital amid fears of more bloodshed.

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