Thailand News News Thailand » Politics: Thailand’s turbulent political history
Violent demonstrations, multiple coups and a cryptic election eve message from the king. Thailand’s unpredictable political history has few rivals. The country’s election Sunday is the first since a ...
News Thailand » Politics: Thai PM Anutin's $60 Casio watch becomes a symbol of political connections among ministers, officials
The engraved digital watches have drawn attention to Anutin's political network, with one analyst saying the gifts could encourage loyalty among recipients.
News Thailand » Politics: Former Thai PM Thaksin Approved for Parole, Set For Release on May 11
The decision could pave the way for the 76-year-old’s return to politics, but the future of his Pheu Thai Party is uncertain following a poor return at this year’s general election. Former Thai Prime ...
News Thailand » Politics: Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra Is Out of Prison. What Will He Do Now?
Mr. Thaksin has long been a foil to Thailand’s conservative establishment. He still holds significant influence, with his political party a member of the governing coalition. By Sui-Lee Wee and ...
News Thailand » Politics: Thailand's 'Casio connection': How a $60 watch became a symbol of political power
Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat, one of the recipients, said the value of the watch lies in the person giving it rather than its monetary worth ...
News Thailand » Politics: Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Released From Prison on Parole
Following his party’s worst electoral result in more than two decades, it remains to be seen if the veteran politician can mount another political comeback. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin ...
News Thailand » Politics: Thailand's New Political Status Symbol Is A $60 Casio Watch
Nicknamed the "Casio Royale," the retro-futuristic digital watch with a distinctive world-map display has become a badge of proximity to power, earning its wearers the moniker the "Casio Connection." ...
News Thailand » Politics: LGBTQ support lends ‘new taste’ to Thai politics
It takes Siraphob Attohi three hours to transform from a harried student into his drag queen persona Masala Bold — a wisecracking MC, who raises calls for gender equality during Thailand’s protests ...
News Thailand » Politics: Thai Billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra Released From Jail After 8 Months
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, right, hugs his daughter, former Prime ...
News Thailand » Politics: The End of Thailand’s Long Stalemate?
For more than 25 years, Thailand’s conservative establishment and opposition forces have been locked in a struggle for the soul of the country. Royalists want palace institutions insulated from public ...
News Thailand » Politics: Forward thinking
We meet Thailand’s new pro-democracy leader who is facing a ban from politics. Thailand’s centre-left Future Forward party (FFP) shocked the political establishment last year by coming third in the ...