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Thailand, insurgents sign first ever agreement to start peace talks
Violence has occurred nearly every day in Thailand's three southernmost provinces since the insurgency erupted in 2004.
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Why Bangkok struggles to bring peace to Thailand's 'Deep South'
The insurgents have not outlined their political aims and their leaders' identities are unknown. Also, the current government has little political pull in the region.
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Thai king's birthday marks time-out in Thailand's game of thrones
Though the royal institution once enjoyed a near-universal respect, recent political polarization has raised questions about the role of the monarchy and about the country's future after his reign.
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Terrorism & Security Thai officials say Tuesday's Bangkok blasts were meant for Israeli diplomats
The Iranian suspects in the Bangkok blasts were planning to attack Israeli diplomats, a senior Thai intelligence official said. Earlier blasts in India and Georgia also targeted Israelis this week.
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Thai court sentences American citizen to 2.5 years in prison for insulting monarchy (VIDEO)
American Joe Gordon, who translated a banned biography of Thailand’s king and posted it online while living in Colorado, was sentenced to 2-1/2 years in a Thai prison.
12/08/2011 12:42 pm -
Thailand's first female leader takes helm of divided nation
Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, faces the opposition of palace and military factions who see her brother as a usurper of royal privileges.
08/05/2011 11:18 am -
Thailand election traces red shirt, yellow shirt fault line
Sunday's by-election in Thailand offer a window on the continuing divide, and hints at the enduring strength of the red shirt opposition.
07/26/2010 03:36 pm -
Thailand cites plots against king for clampdown on red-shirt dissent
Thailand’s government accuses the red-shirt opposition of trying to topple revered King Bhumibol. Critics argue it’s using the monarchy – and strict laws against defaming it – as an excuse to crack down.
06/08/2010 02:36 pm -
Clashes, fires roil Bangkok despite red-shirt protest leaders' surrender
Protesters burned buildings around Bangkok Wednesday even after troops overran the red-shirt camp and their leaders surrendered. Clashes left five people dead.
05/19/2010 11:09 am -
Terrorism & Security Thai red shirts refuse to back down despite PM's reconciliation plan
Thai red shirt protesters met with Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Tuesday, who offered to hold parliamentary elections in November. Protest leaders say they will not end their Bangkok occupation unless elections are held by September.
05/05/2010 09:36 am -
Terrorism & Security Thailand protests: 'Red shirt' protesters rule out talks with government
Thai 'red shirt' protesters ruled out negotiations with the government Sunday, one day after clashes during the Thailand protests killed at least 21 people in the country's deadliest political violence since 1992.
04/11/2010 10:30 am -
Australia, Japan float rival plans for EU-style Asian bloc
But questions over a US role in any economic grouping and rivalry between China and Japan may thwart a rapid rollout of either plan.
10/25/2009 01:00 am -
Sen. Jim Webb breaks the ice in Burma
The reclusive regime in Burma (Myanmar) is touting its newfound openness, but skeptics wonder whether Webb's rare visit will bring any democratic reform.
08/17/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Thailand searches for a political exit plan
04/19/2009 01:00 am -
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.
04/03/2009 01:00 am -
Global trade slump hits Asian labor
Many factory workers in export-heavy economies like Thailand's have lost their jobs. With agricultural demand also down, farming has become a less reliable Plan B.
03/24/2009 01:00 am -
Airport clash grounds Thailand
The tug of war is stranding tourists and raising fears of escalating violence. The military denies rumors of an imminent coup, while the king remains silent.
12/01/2008 12:00 am -
Few gains in Thai protesters' 'final war'
The antigovernment group swarmed the airport where the prime minister was supposed to arrive Wednesday.
11/26/2008 12:00 am -
Who's joining Thai protests?
More students are marching to unseat Prime Minister Samak, adding to an ideologically mixed coalition of businesspeople, royalists, and academics.
09/05/2008 01:00 am -
Thailand's political stalemate deepens
Activists have disrupted air and rail travel, and refuse to leave government grounds.
09/02/2008 01:00 am -
Post-Thaksin, a calmer Thailand?
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, facing corruption charges, fled to England this week. His absence may hurt the pro-Thaksin ruling party but also ease political strife.
08/13/2008 01:00 am -
Thailand faces revived protests
Weeklong antigovernment rallies have raised concerns of a second coup in two years.
06/04/2008 01:00 am -
Constitution takes center stage in Thai power struggle
At issue are clauses that could shut down the popular former prime minister's party.
05/14/2008 01:00 am -
Disaster may loosen junta's grip in Burma (Myanmar)
A May 10 poll could underscore how unpopular the regime is, as it slowly opens to foreign aid.
05/08/2008 01:00 am -
As dollar sinks, Thais struggle to keep economy afloat
Thailand boomed on exports to the US. Now it's looking at populist incentives to stimulate growth.
03/25/2008 01:00 am
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