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Thailand wearies of junta rule, election promise still vague
Associated Press, Published on 21/05/2018
» Four years after seizing power, Thailand's junta has a singular success it never hoped for: uniting a politically divided nation in growing dissatisfaction with the thin-skinned rule of the generals.
Trump's White House embrace of Prayut
Associated Press, Published on 02/10/2017
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump hosts Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha at the White House on Monday -- a rare instance of a military ruler being feted in Washington before even a nominal return to civilian rule.
US-Thai relations strained as strategic talks set to resume
Associated Press, Published on 15/12/2015
» The top US envoy for East Asia returns to Thailand this week, hoping for better press than on his last visit a year ago.
US voices frustration over Thailand's democracy progress
Associated Press, Published on 20/11/2015
» WASHINGTON -- The United States has expressed deep frustration over the lack of democratic progress in Thailand after last year's military coup, saying a new constitution there won't pass the “smell test” unless civil society helps to draft it.
Prayut hints at September reshuffle
Associated Press, Published on 27/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hinted on Monday he may reshuffle his cabinet in September as the government continues to come under pressure to deal with a slow economy.
Culture Ministry bans 'Tropico 5' game
Associated Press, Published on 04/08/2014
» Censors under the military junta have banned a city-building simulation computer game, saying it could hurt the country's security, a video game distributor said Monday.
Martial law 'won't bring US sanctions'
Associated Press, Published on 21/05/2014
» WASHINGTON - The United States said Tuesday the military's declaration of martial law is allowed by Thailand's constitution and its actions to date won't trigger sanctions.
Thailand: Political crisis timeline
Associated Press, Published on 09/12/2013
» Thailand's political crisis took an unexpected turn Monday when Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she would dissolve the lower house of Parliament and call early elections. The move appeared to be an attempt to ease tension after weeks of sometimes violent anti-government demonstrations.
Iran confiscates Buddha images
Associated Press, Published on 17/02/2013
» TEHERAN - Buddha images have joined Barbie dolls and characters from "The Simpsons" TV cartoon as banned items in Iran.