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Thailand elects first female premier. New hope for political middle?
Thailand is set to place a woman with little political experience in charge in a transition of power that could soothe six years of political turmoil.
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Academic freedom under fire in royalist Thailand
A history professor in Thailand says Thailand is about to press criminal charges for calling for an end to the monarchy. He's the latest public figure to be accused of violating Thailand's strict lèse-majesté laws.
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Why Singapore's ruling party suffered historic setback at polls
Voter dissatisfaction is high over rising inequality and the high cost of living. For the first time, opposition candidates contested virtually every seat in parliament.
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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.
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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.
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Thailand's high court seizes $1.4 billion from former PM Thaksin Shinawatra
In a blow to Thailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, the Supreme Court seized $1.4 billion of his fortune. His allies have vowed ongoing street protests.
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Thai royalists target stock-market analysts over rumors of king's health
In the past week, Thai authorities have arrested three people on charges of disseminating false data. The arrests have sparked complaints of a witch hunt.
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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.
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Thailand's democracy in turmoil
Last weekend 6,000 protestors demonstrated on the third anniversary of the military coup. US concern about democracy is reflected in USAID's return to boost the nation's once-vibrant civil society.
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Clinton stresses US commitment at ASEAN forum
The US secretary of State's presence is meant to send a signal that Southeast Asia matters – and that the US is watching Chinese influence in the region.
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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.
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Ruling party must disband, Thai court orders
Antigovernment protesters cheered Tuesday's verdict and agreed to end a week-long airport blockade.
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Critics slam Thailand's activist judges
Judges increasingly are calling the shots in a tumultuous political situation. Are they playing fair?
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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.
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Trouble brews in two Asian democracies
Newly elected leaders in Thailand and Malaysia face mounting domestic discontent.
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Divided, Thailand eyes ruling party's first steps
The majority coalition is expected to name a controversial prime minister.
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