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Western diplomats deny Thai accusation
Associated Press, Published on 11/04/2019
» Western diplomatic missions responded on Wednesday to charges from Thailand's foreign ministry that they violated protocol by observing a Thai politician being charged by police with sedition, calling their action standard diplomatic practice.
Prayut sings his praises on 'non-political' Isan outing
Associated Press, Published on 14/03/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha crooned a love song and boasted of his government's achievements Wednesday during an official visit to the country's northeast ahead of the March 24 election.
Pheu Thai holds first Bangkok rally
Associated Press, Published on 16/02/2019
» Pheu Thai held its first rally in the capital on Friday, as campaigning heats up for the first election since the 2014 military coup.
Party fields transgender PM candidate
Associated Press, Published on 15/02/2019
» As Pinit Ngarmpring, he was a CEO and sports promoter, well known in the world of Thai soccer. Now, under her preferred new name of Pauline Ngarmpring, she's pursuing a bid to become the country's first transgender prime minister.
Future Forward's Thanathorn charged with computer crime
Associated Press, Published on 24/08/2018
» Police acting on a complaint by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) have officially charged the leaders of the Future Forward Party with violating the Computer Crime Act, which could result in five-year prison terms.
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.
Mormon leader urges tolerance no matter political views
Associated Press, Published on 03/04/2016
» SALT LAKE CITY - Mormon leaders called on members to practice tolerance despite political differences, providing the faith's United States members guidance at a church conference Saturday amid a presidential campaign marked by harsh rhetoric and bickering.
Prayut in US again, this time for nuclear summit
Associated Press, Published on 31/03/2016
» WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is in the US this week for a nuclear security summit aimed at stopping terrorists from making an atomic explosive or dirty bomb amid concerns the Islamic State group aspires to obtain such a weapon.
Sanders wins two states; Clinton retains big delegate lead
Associated Press, Published on 27/03/2016
» WASHINGTON - Bernie Sanders scored a duo of wins in Western caucus contests Saturday, giving a powerful psychological boost to his supporters but doing little to move him closer to securing the Democratic nomination.