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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of former PM Thaksin elected as Thailand'
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Paetongtarn, 37, the daughter of the country's billionaire tycoon and former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra will succeed Srettha Thavisin, who was removed from office by the country's constitutional court on August 14 in an ethics case.
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Thai court removes PM Srettha over ethical breach in cabinet selection
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Thailand's Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on August 14 for appointing a former lawyer with a jail record, citing a breach of ethical standards. This decision, marking the fourth prime minister ousted by the court in 16 years, prompts a parliamentary search for a
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Thai lawmaker receives 6-year sentence for 'royal insults'
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A progressive Thai lawmaker, Rukchanok Srinok, from the opposition Move Forward Party has been sentenced to six years in prison for alleged insults to the monarchy through two social media posts, CNN reported, citing, Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.
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China's foothold in Thai military establishment remains strong
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
In recent years, Thailand's government and armed forces have courted China, with close links forged through equipment acquisitions, research and development projects, and bilateral training.
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Thailand: Limjaroenrat resigns as Move Forward Party leader
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Pita Limjaroenrat has resigned as leader of the Move Forward Party (MFP) to enable his successor to take up the post of opposition leader due to his suspension as an MP, Bangkok Post reported on Friday.
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Thailand: Pita may be renominated for Prime Minister's post
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Pita was nominated as the sole prime ministerial candidate at the joint sitting of the 500- stong House of Representatives and the 249 current senators on July 13, but he failed to win a majority vote. His eight-party alliance mustered only 324 votes, well short of the needed 375. The parlia
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Turmoil in Thailand as rivals derail election winner Pita's bid to become
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Thailand's political turmoil continues as the parliament voted to disqualify leading candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from a second shot at the position, Al Jazeera reported.
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Thailand election: Polling ends, counting underway
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to Bangkok Post, as of 7:28 pm (Local Time), the Move Forward Party had taken the lead in both the constituency and party-list competitions, followed by the Pheu Thai Party and the Bhumjaithai Party.
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