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A sole counter-protester proclaims he is 'Bored!' of elections at a pro-democracy rally held Jan. 8 at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok.

March 24 May Be Suitable for Election: Wissanu

BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said Thursday that the election will likely be moved to March 24. The kingdom has been thrown into...
Prachachart Party secretary general Thawee Sodsong speaks to Thai-Malay migrant workers Thursday in Malaysia. Photo: Matichon

Southern Thai Politicians Campaign in Malaysia

The newly founded Prachachart Party became the first to campaign abroad when members went to Malaysia on Thursday to ...
Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan talks to reporters Wednesday at the Defense Ministry.

‘Delicious Food’ May Have Drawn Terrorists to Thai Hotel: Prawit

BANGKOK — Thailand’s deputy junta leader said Wednesday it was “good enough” that no Thais were killed in an apparent terror attack on a Thai-owned hotel complex in Kenya that left at least 15 people dead.
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha with children for Children’s Day on Saturday. Photo: ประยุทธ์ จันทร์โอชา Prayut Chan-o-cha / Facebook

For Teachers’ Day, Prayuth Says They Should Adapt to Tech

BANGKOK — Educators should adapt themselves to the fast-paced technological world, the junta leader said Wednesday during his Teachers’ Day address. At the Teachers’ Day...
Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, right, holds a kindergartner Tuesday in Lampang province.

Prayuth Wins Endorsement From English-Speaking Kindergartner

LAMPANG — Not known for his English-language skills, junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha on Tuesday enlisted a kindergarten student to promote him in English. During...
Democrat Party chairman Abhisit Vejjajiva speaks in April.

Democrats Say They’re Alternative to Military Rule, Corrupt Politicians

BANGKOK — The Democrat Party launched an election campaign video Monday under the slogan “You Can Choose,” which said people could decide to not...
An undated photo of Thai Teachers for the People Party members.

New Teachers Party Vows to Issue ‘Good Person’ Cards

BANGKOK — Mocking the military regime, which issues welfare cards for poor people, a new little-known party said Monday it would issue “good person”...

Thaksin Talks Economy, Jobs, Avoids Politics in Podcast Launch

BANGKOK — Ousted and fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra plays the role of a business, life and development coach in a new podcast that...
Apirat Kongsompong

Pro-Election Rallies Causing ‘Chaos,’ Army Chief Says

BANGKOK — The nation’s army chief said protesters insisting that elections go ahead as planned next month are inciting “chaos.” With voting likely to be...

Election Official Defends Need For New Cars, Including Benzes

BANGKOK — The Election Commission said Friday that taxpayers must foot the bill for tens of millions of baht worth of new cars needed by its directors.

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