Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra is elected Thailand's prime minister Thailand’s Parliament elected Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of the divisive former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as prime minister Friday. World 16 Aug, 2024
'I'm ready,' says first transgender candidate for Thai PM BANGKOK: Pauline Ngarmpring thought she would take it slow as she began her new life as a transgender woman after transitioning at the age of 49. Instead, three years on, she is a candidate for Thai prime minister - the country's first... Women 08 Mar, 2019
Thailand asks Britain to extradite convicted former PM Yingluck BANGKOK: Thailand has asked Britain to extradite former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, overthrown in a coup in 2014 and sentenced in absentia to jail for negligence, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday. Yingluck fled the... Women 31 Jul, 2018
Thailand's election commission opens registration for new parties BANGKOK: Registration for new political parties in Thailand began on Friday with the Election Commission (EC) noting that 34 groups turned up to register, the first sign of political activity being officially allowed in the country since a 2014... Women 02 Mar, 2018
Thai PM now says election to be held no later than February 2019 BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday that a general election he had promised to hold in November would take place “no later” than February 2019, the latest delay to anger critics of the government. The junta has... Women 27 Feb, 2018
Thai ex-PM Thaksin calls for party unity ahead of promised election BANGKOK: Fugitive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra met lawmakers from his Puea Thai Party in Hong Kong where he called for party unity ahead of an approaching general election, party members said on Monday. Many are watching to see how... Women 19 Feb, 2018
Thai junta boss eyes staying on with little stopping him BANGKOK: When Prayuth Chan-Ocha seized control of Thailand in a military coup, he vigorously denounced politicians as responsible for the country’s ills and positioned himself and his fellow generals as the cure. Four years on, with many of... Women 15 Jan, 2018
Thailand seeks to prosecute ousted PM Thaksin in absentia in two graft cases BANGKOK: Thailand is seeking to prosecute ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for graft under a law that allows politicians to be tried in absentia, an official said on Tuesday, months after Thaksin's sister was sentenced to jail in her... Women 21 Nov, 2017
Thai junta sets firm date for election after many false starts Thailand will hold vote in Nov. 2018 - PM Opposition Puea Thai Party skeptical of election date Prime minister to consider lifting ban on political activity BANGKOK: Thailand will hold a general election in November 2018, Prime... Women 10 Oct, 2017
Trump hosts Thailand's junta leader at White House WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hosts Thailand's junta leader at the White House on Monday — a rare instance of a military ruler being feted in Washington before even a nominal return to civilian rule. The visit of Prime Minister Prayuth... Women 02 Oct, 2017
Thailand's ousted PM Yingluck has fled abroad: sources Supreme Court issues arrest warrant Yingluck accused of negligence involving a state rice scheme Yingluck faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty Family at the heart of years of turmoil BANGKOK: Ousted Thai prime minister... Women 25 Aug, 2017
Case thrown out against former Thai PM Somchai in rare win for anti-junta camp BANGKOK: A Thai court on Wednesday dismissed a case against former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat, a brother-in-law of deposed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, in a rare victory for the pro-Thaksin, anti-junta movement. Somchai,... Women 02 Aug, 2017
