Topic: Abhisit Vejjajiva

Briefing: Why Thai protesters are taking to the streets again

Antigovernment activists plan to defy a tough security law to rally Saturday on the third anniversary of a military coup.

Thai protesters mark anniversary of 2006 coup

Thailand cracks down on Web users for royal 'slurs'

Webmasters face criminal charges for comments posted on their websites deemed offensive to the royal family.

Mosque attack kills 12 in Thailand

The incident comes amid a surge of violence in three Muslim-majority provinces of predominantly-Buddhist Thailand.

Thailand searches for a political exit plan

Difference Maker A Thai housewife becomes a human rights activist

Angkhana Neelapaichit works to solve the mystery of her husband's disappearance.

Thai 'yellow shirt' protest leader survives assassination attempt

Attack on Sondhi Limthongkul could further weaken the economy and strengthen hard-liners

Thai protest leader's attempted assassination shatters hope for calm

The prime minister Friday extended the state of emergency he declared last week after rival protesters descended on the capital.

Thai protesters back down

In Bangkok Tuesday thousands ended their sit-in and leaders surrendered, saying they wanted to avoid violence but continue their campaign.

Thai turmoil escalates as troops hit streets

Security forces were mobilized for the first time since 2006 as violence escalates – two people died in street clashes Monday.

In Thailand, populist protesters turn the tables on the government

Thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seek to topple the government that itself came to power after mass demonstrations.

Thai, Cambodian troops clash in disputed border region

At least three soldiers were killed during gunfights near a 900-year-old temple, whose ownership has been contested by both sides.

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Sri Lanka refutes UN casualty figures

Sri Lanka might be gaining the upper hand against the Tamil Tigers, but it now faces a diplomatic dispute.

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Thailand accused of mistreating Muslim refugees

Nearly 1,000 refugees were detained on a remote island in December before being towed out to sea and abandoned with little food or water, rights group says.

After turmoil, hopes for stability with new Thai prime minister

Ahbisit's coalition has presented a stimulus package to shore up Thailand's faltering economy.

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New Thai prime minister chosen

Largely untested, opposition leader Abhisit Vejjajiva says his first priorities are fixing the economy and rescuing the tourist industry.

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