Thailand votes on Sunday in an election expected to deliver big gains for opposition forces, testing the resolve of a pro-military establishment at the heart of two decades of intermittent turmoil in …
Philippines to play for bronze after semis loss to Thais in SEAG women’s volleyball
The Philippines’ bid for a medal in the women’s volleyball event of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games took a turn as the Filipina spikers fell to defending champs Thailand, 25-22, 25-9, 25-12, in the semifinals on Saturday in Cambodia.
In America’s Competition With China, Democracy Could Lose
If the president condemns a manipulated election in Thailand, the U.S. could lose its oldest Asian ally to China.
Pita Limjaroenrat: Thailand PM hopeful embraced by young voters desperate for change
Harvard grad’s Move Forward party’s promises of greater personal and political freedom and an end to the military’s grip on politics chime with a younger generation …
Malaysia thrash Thailand 5-0 to reach hockey final
PHNOM PENH: The men’s hockey squad progressed to the final in style after thrashing Thailand 5-0 in the third 2023 SEA Games round robin match at the Morodok Techo National Stadium today. Malaysia, …
Prayuth’s new party courts Thai voters with pledge of stability
Prayuth has also sought to promote Thailand as a hub for electric vehicles, batteries and renewable energy. With new investment flowing from abroad, the kingdom will recover to its pre-pandemic output …
Thai parties make push to woo voters ahead of Sunday election
Surrounded by adoring crowds packed inside stadiums and halls, the main prime ministerial candidates of Thailand’s political parties made a final push to rally supporters on Friday, two days before a …
A Crucial Question in Thailand’s Election: Can You Criticize the King?
Liberal voters have intensified their scrutiny of the Thai monarchy in recent years. Conservatives have responded with a campaign to defend the institution at all costs.
A tumultuous two decades in Thailand’s politics
Thailand has seen two coups, three prime ministers brought down by court rulings, intermittent violence and crippling colour-coded street demonstrations during two decades of political instability.
Elections Won’t Rescue Middle Income-Trapped Thailand
Clearly, self-awareness isn’t Prayut Chan-ocha’s forte as the Thai prime minister warns of a“black hole of conflict” in what was once one of Southea …