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Abhisit Urges Yingluck to Resign, Election Delay

BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand's main opposition leader called Saturday on the caretaker prime minister to resign to pave the way for a neutral government to preside over reforms and new elections as he presented a plan aimed at ending the country's political turmoil and deadlock.

Political Conflict Exposes ‘Cracks’ in Media Freedom

BANGKOK — Thailand’s protracted political crisis has shined a spotlight on the capacity and credibility of the country’s media, experts say.

Political Conflict Exposes ‘Cracks’ in Media Freedom

BANGKOK — Thailand’s protracted political crisis has shined a spotlight on the capacity and credibility of the country’s media, experts say.

Assaulted Colonel's Family Snubs PCAD Monk's Apology

BANGKOK – The family of an army colonel allegedly assaulted by anti-government militants has rejected the compensation money offered by the protesters

Redshirts Slam PCAD's Call For Royal Intervention

BANGKOK — A prominent Redshirt activist has denounced anti-government protesters' call for His Majesty the King to directly intervene in Thailand's ongoing political crisis.

July Election Goes Ahead Even If Yingluck Is Ousted: EC

BANGKOK — The general election on 20 July will go ahead even if Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is removed by the court, an Election Commissioner confirms.

UDD Activist Convicted of Lese Majeste For 2010 Speech

BANGKOK — The Court of Appeals has sentenced a prominent Redshirt activist to two years in prison for allegedly defaming His Majesty the King in the speech he gave at a Redshirt rally four years ago.
A pro-election demonstrator holds up a sign in 2014 at a polling station in Bangkok.

Yingluck Accepts 20 July Election Deals

BANGKOK - The government and the Election Commission (EC) have at last agreed to an election on 20 July - on a number of conditions demanded by the EC.

PCAD Relocates Due To Dwindling Numbers: Surapong

BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul has downplayed what anti-government protesters are calling their "last fight," insisting that their new move is only a response to waning numbers.

Justice Seeker for 2010 Crackdown Victims Dies

BANGKOK — The Italian photographer-turned-activist who campaigned for justice on behalf of victims of the 2010 crackdown, including her own brother, passed away last night.

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