Election Commission Meets to Discuss Disbanding Pro-Thaksin Party
BANGKOK — The fate of a political party allied to former leader Thaksin Shinawatra hangs in the balance as officials were meeting Monday to decide whether the party should be disbanded.
Thai Election for Dummies: How, When, Where to Cast Your Vote
The time has come. Thailand will vote next month in the first election since the junta seized the power five years ago.
Thaksin Tweets ‘Chin up and Keep Moving Forward’
BANGKOK — Fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra tweeted words of encouragement to his supporters Saturday.
Junta Rule Challenged as Unis Clash on the Field (Photos)
BANGKOK — No subtlety was spared Saturday at an annual athletic contest between students of two top national universities.
Chulalongkorn University students made a huge...
Thai Raksa Chart Accepts Royal Command, Thanks Ubolratana
BANGKOK — The Thai Raksa Chart Party issued a statement Saturday saying it had accepted the royal command which most likely put an end...
Ubolratana Speaks Out to Thank Nation For ‘Love and Kindness’
BANGKOK — Forbidden from running for office by the king less than 14 hours after announcing her candidacy, Ubolratana Mahidol thanked the public Saturday morning in an online message.
Politicians Greet Princess Nomination With Notable Silence
After a royal nomination left a smoking crater in everyone’s election plans Friday ...
Princess or Not Princess? Inquiring Minds Want to Know
BANGKOK — Contradictory norms and practices left some wondering: Is Thailand’s latest contender for the prime minister seat a princess or not?
From Princess and Expat to Politician, A Life Ever in Motion
BANGKOK — A dear daughter who sailed with her monarch father. A rebellious princess who surrendered her titles for love. A survivor of the...
Ubolratana ‘Deeply Touched,’ Pledges to Lead Thais to Prosperity
BANGKOK — Speaking for the first time since she accepted the nomination to be Thailand’s next prime minister, former princess Ubolratana thanked her supporters and vowed to lead the country toward a golden age.
