Thailand
Thai junta amasses security force to smother Bangkok protests
World
June 8, 2014
Thai junta amasses security force to smother Bangkok protests
Thailand's junta has prepared a force of over 6,000 troops and police for deployment in Bangkok on Sunday to smother…
Thai junta claims support from China, Vietnam amid Western unease
World
June 4, 2014
Thai junta claims support from China, Vietnam amid Western unease
China and Vietnam have expressed support for Thailand's new military government, an army spokesman said on Wednesday, as pro-army supporters…
Thai forces descend on central Bangkok to stifle coup protests
World
June 1, 2014
Thai forces descend on central Bangkok to stifle coup protests
Thailand's military government sent thousands of troops and police into central Bangkok on Sunday to stop any demonstrations against its…
Thai junta chief gets royal nod, threatens protesters
World
May 26, 2014
Thai junta chief gets royal nod, threatens protesters
Thailand's coup leader received royal endorsement to lead the politically divided kingdom Monday and quickly threatened to crack down on…
Thai army takes power in coup after talks between rivals fail
World
May 22, 2014
Thai army takes power in coup after talks between rivals fail
Thailand's army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha seized control of the government in a coup on Thursday, two days after he…
Thai ‘Red Shirts’ want referendum on political impasse
World
May 22, 2014
Thai ‘Red Shirts’ want referendum on political impasse
The leader of Thailand's pro-government "Red Shirt" movement called Thursday for a national referendum to resolve a political deadlock that…
Thai army chief urges rivals to talk after declaring martial law
World
May 20, 2014
Thai army chief urges rivals to talk after declaring martial law
Thailand's army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left…
Thai PM rules out resigning as protesters move to oust him
World
May 19, 2014
Thai PM rules out resigning as protesters move to oust him
Thailand's acting prime minister on Monday ruled out resigning as a way out of a protracted political crisis that is…
Thai government warns protesters as power struggle deepens
World
May 11, 2014
Thai government warns protesters as power struggle deepens
Thailand's beleaguered government on Sunday warned people to stay away from anti-government protests, saying it had to step up security…