Category Archives: BANGKOK

Thailand’s oldest political party has named Jurin Laksanawisit as its new leader following its abysmal performance in recent elections that led to the resignation of its previous chief. Continue reading →

Thailand’s newly appointed 250-member Senate, which will play a crucial role in selecting the country’s next prime minister, will have more than 100 members of the police and military who have wielded power since a 2014 coup ousted an elected government. Continue reading →

Eleven small political parties in Thailand have announced they will support the military-backed candidate to form the next government, seven weeks after the country’s first general election after five years of army rule. Continue reading →

The parents of a self-exiled Thai activist who disappeared after reportedly being extradited from Vietnam have visited government offices and diplomatic missions to seek information about his fate. Continue reading →

A student activist who was imprisoned for sharing a BBC article about Thailand’s king on Facebook has been released under a royal pardon. Continue reading →

Thailand’s Election Commission has announced the final results of the March 24 general election, which leave no party with an absolute majority. Continue reading →

Thailand’s Election Commission has officially endorsed the results from the country’s March 24 general election, declaring that the Pheu Thai Party associated with fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra topped the field by winning 136 consti… Continue reading →

Eleven white-painted elephants, their tusks garlanded, have gathered with their handlers before Bangkok’s Grand Palace to pay respects to Thailand’s newly crowned king. Continue reading →

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn is wrapping up three days of coronation ceremonies with appearances before the public and the diplomatic corps. Continue reading →

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has launched the second day of coronation activities with a ceremony to grant new titles to members of the royal family. Continue reading →

After a more than a decade of political strife, including a military coup and a contentious election less than two months ago, the people of Thailand are witnessing this weekend the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn in a centuries-old royal tradit… Continue reading →

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will have his official coronation on Saturday, has appointed his consort as the country’s queen. Continue reading →

Thailand’s state Election Commission has agreed to investigate whether the leader of a popular new political party that ran a strong third in last month’s general election may not have been qualified to run as a candidate. Continue reading →

Thai election authorities have ordered a recount of votes and new elections in some polling areas after finding irregularities in last month’s elections. Continue reading →

Thailand’s ruling junta has filed a complaint accusing the leader of a popular new political party of sedition and aiding criminals. Continue reading →

Thailand’s influential army chief has warned that the military will strongly fight any moves that threaten the country’s system of a constitutional monarchy with the king as head of state. Continue reading →

An activist opposed to military rule in Thailand says his car was set on fire and gutted early Monday, just hours after he attended a rally protesting the Election Commission’s alleged mismanagement of the March 24 general election. Continue reading →