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Thailand's Ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra Flees To Dubai: Party Members

World News | Reuters | Saturday August 26, 2017

Thailand's former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has fled to Dubai, senior members of her party said on Saturday, a day after she failed to show up for a negligence ruling in which she faced up to 10 years in prison.

Thai PM To Meet Donald Trump In October: Foreign Minister

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 15, 2017

Thailand's Prime Minister and junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha will visit the White House in October,Thailand's Foreign Minister said on Tuesday, adding that trade and security would be on the agenda, the latest sign of warming ties between Bangkok and Washington.

Countdown To Promised Election Begins, Says Thai PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha

World News | Reuters | Thursday April 6, 2017

Thailand will hold an election within the 19-month timeframe prescribed in the country's new constitution, now signed into law by the king, but an exact date has yet to be set, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday.

UP Election 2017 - 'Either Rahul Gandhi Can Jump Into The Ganga Or I Will:' Uma Bharti's Riposte

India News | Reported by Rahul Shrivastava, Edited by Shuchi Shukla | Friday March 3, 2017

The BJP's riposte to Rahul Gandhi's "Ganga" attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi was delivered by union minister for water resources Uma Bharti. In many jibes and a word of advice when she said, "I urge Rahul Gandhi not to run away to Thailand as he is likely to once the assembly election results are out. He should come with me to the Ganga and i...

PM Narendra Modi Makes Stopover In Thailand To Pay Respects To Late King

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 10, 2016

En route to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a surprise stopover in the Thai capital to pay his respects to revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month after a protracted illness.

4 Dead In Serial Blasts At Thai Resorts, Many Tourists Injured

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 12, 2016

A string of bomb attacks hit popular tourist towns across Thailand, leaving four dead and many injured, with authorities on Friday ruling out terrorism despite suspicions that insurgents in the kingdom's deep south are responsible.

Hamid Ansari Meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina At Asia-Europe Summit

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 16, 2016

Vice President Hamid Ansari and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today met in Ulaanbaatar in the Mongolian capital and discussed bilateral and issues of mutual interest.

Thai PM Says Won't Resign Whatever August Referendum Outcome

World News | Reuters | Monday June 27, 2016

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday he would not resign if Thais reject a military-backed draft constitution when they vote in a referendum in August.

India, Thailand To Forge Close Ties In Defence And Maritime

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 17, 2016

India and Thailand today decided to ramp up cooperation in the fields of economy, counter terrorism, cyber security and human trafficking besides forging closer ties in defence and maritime security.

PM Modi Announces New Visa Rules For Thai Tourists

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 17, 2016

In a bid to attract more tourists from Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India will facilitate double entry e-tourist visas for Thai citizens.

Former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra Wows Fans But Remains Divisive Figure

World News | Reuters | Wednesday June 15, 2016

When former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra arrived in this sleepy corner of northern Thailand and flashed her familiar smile, waiting supporters gasped and spoke of a political revival.

Thai PM Says Women In Skimpy Dress Are Like Unwrapped Candy

World News | Associated Press | Tuesday April 12, 2016

Thailand's prime minister has some advice for his country's young women: Don't dress too revealingly, or you will be shunned like a piece of toffee without its wrapper.

Thailand's PM Defends British Murders Verdict Against Protests

World News | Reuters | Monday December 28, 2015

Thailand's prime minister lashed out today at protesters who took to the streets of Myanmar's Yangon on the weekend after a Thai court sentenced two Myanmar migrant workers to death for murdering two British tourists.

Foreign Bomb Suspect Arrested at Thai-Cambodia Checkpoint: PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 1, 2015

Thailand's prime minister said Tuesday a second foreign man has been arrested -- at a checkpoint on the Cambodian border -- for suspected involvement in last month's deadly shrine bombing.

Thai PM Says Brother Could be New Army Chief

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 12, 2015

Thailand's junta leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha has said he may appoint his brother as the country's next army chief, one of the most powerful jobs in the coup-prone kingdom.

Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha Defends Decision to Send Uighurs Back to China

World News | Reuters | Friday July 10, 2015

Thailand's prime minister defended on Thursday a decision to forcibly return nearly 100 Uighur Muslim migrants to China despite rights groups' fears they could face ill-treatment, saying it was not Bangkok's fault if they suffered any problems.

Thai PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha Vows No Escape for Officials in Trafficking Probe

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 5, 2015

Thailand's junta leader today said government officials involved in the illicit trade in migrants would not be spared and vowed to "eradicate" the industry, days before the release of an influential US report ranking nations on their anti-trafficking efforts.

Former Thai PM Somchai Wongsawat Pleads Not Guilty to 2008 Protest Crackdown

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 29, 2015

A former Thai prime minister and key member of the embattled Shinawatra family pleaded not guilty today to criminal charges of abuse of power over a crackdown on a 2008 protest, the latest court case to ensnare the divisive clan.

Australia PM Tony Abbott Rules Out Resettling Asian Boat Migrants

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 21, 2015

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott Thursday ruled out helping resettle the wave of migrants fleeing to Southeast Asia, saying it would worsen the problem and "encourage people to get on boats".

What PM Modi, Mark Zuckerberg and Prince William Have in Common

Offbeat | Thursday February 19, 2015

The answer is.. Mandarin.

'Democracy Is Dead' After Impeachment: Thailand's Former PM Yingluck Shinawatra

World News | Associated Press | Saturday January 24, 2015

Thailand's former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said on Friday that democracy in her country was dead, after the military-appointed legislature voted to ban her from politics for five years.

Old Soldiers to Meet as Thai PM Makes Myanmar his First Foreign Visit

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 8, 2014

When retired general Prayuth Chan-ocha lands in Myanmar on Thursday, his first overseas trip as Thailand's new prime minister, he can expect a little love and a lot of understanding.

Thailand King Undergoes Surgery, PM Prayuth Chan-ocha Visits Hospital

World News | Reuters | Monday October 6, 2014

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has undergone surgery to remove his gallbladder, the palace said in a televised statement on Monday.

Thailand Deputy PM Wants More Surveillance Cameras After British Murders

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 25, 2014

More surveillance cameras are to be installed in Bangkok and at tourist destinations in Thailand following the murder of two British tourists, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday.

Thailand PM Prayuth Chan-ocha Says 'No Harm' Listening to Fortune-Tellers

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 23, 2014

Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha admitted on Tuesday he had sought advice from fortune-tellers following media speculation over his spiritual beliefs.

Thai PM to Visit Myanmar on First Official Trip

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 12, 2014

Thailand's coup leader and premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha will visit Myanmar on his first official overseas trip, an official said on Friday, as the junta seeks to strengthen ties with its former military-ruled neighbour.

Thai PM Vows Reform Council to Include People From All Walks of Life

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 4, 2014

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday set out broad criteria for the selection of a 250-member council to draw up sweeping political reforms and approve a new constitution, saying people from all walks of life would be included.

Thai Arrests Over Demands for Legal Action Against Former PM

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 31, 2014

Thai police on Sunday arrested at least two people for distributing leaflets demanding renewed legal action against ex-premier Abhisit Vejjajiva and his then deputy for their roles in a 2010 protest crackdown.

Thai Junta Leader Appointed PM by Hand-Picked Parliament

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 21, 2014

Thailand's coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha was appointed prime minister on Thursday by a legislature he hand-picked, giving the army chief a veneer of legitimacy even while the military presses on with efforts to silence its critics.

Thai Junta Chief Tipped to Become PM

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 20, 2014

Thailand's coup leader is expected to be picked as prime minister by the kingdom's new army-dominated national assembly, junta sources said Wednesday, cementing the military's hold on power in the politically turbulent nation.