Thailand has a new leader but it's not the one most people voted for. Here's why
Tuesday was a dramatic day in Thailand as parliament staved off a potential political crisis by finally voting for a new prime minister as one of the country's most polarizing figures returned from a 15-year self exile.
2023-08-23 17:51
Thai parliament picks Srettha Thavisin as next prime minister ending 3 months of political deadlock
Thailand's parliament on Tuesday voted for real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin to be the country's next prime minister, ending a political deadlock more than three months after elections delivered a landslide to progressive parties over pro-military groups.
2023-08-22 18:56
Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to a politically divided Thailand after 15 years of self-exile
Thaksin Shinawatra, the ousted fugitive former prime minister of Thailand, returned to the country Tuesday for the first time after more than 15 years in self-exile, reintroducing a towering and divisive figure at a time when the kingdom's often fraught political scene is in a fresh state of flux.
2023-08-22 13:27
Thailand's fugitive ex-PM Thaksin returns from 17 years in self-exile
By Napat Wesshasartar and Juarawee Kittisilpa BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's fugitive former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, returned on Tuesday from 17 years
2023-08-22 10:45
Thaksin Shinawatra: Divisive ex PM returns to Thailand after 15 years
Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand's most controversial figures, flies home after 15 years in exile.
2023-08-22 09:45
Thailand's Pheu Thai joins military rivals in bid to form 11-party government
By Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's populist Pheu Thai Party announced on Monday a controversial pact to
2023-08-21 19:48
Visit of King's estranged sons comes at a delicate time for Thailand's monarchy
Thai King Maha Vajirilongkorn has not named an heir apparent since ascending to the throne in 2016 and analysts say the surprise trip to the country by his estranged sons Vacharaesorn and Chakriwat Vivacharawongse is therefore especially significant.
2023-08-21 08:58
Biden hosts historic SK-Japan summit to counter China
The US hosts its first ever joint meeting with South Korea and Japan - neighbours with a tense relationship.
2023-08-18 20:21
Thai lawmakers to vote on PM next week in bid to end deadlock
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thai lawmakers will vote for a new premier next week, the house
2023-08-16 19:29
Thai election winners reject plea to back ally's 'distorted' PM bid
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK Thailand's election-winning Move Forward Party declined on Tuesday to back former
2023-08-15 19:15
Longleat Safari Park osteopath helps develop Asian elephant care
Tony Nevin takes skills he picked up at Longleat Safari Park to help elephants in Asia.
2023-08-15 13:55
Royal prodigal son's return stirs up Thailand
The second of four estranged sons visits the country of his birth for the first time in 27 years.
2023-08-09 13:45