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In Pictures: Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's new prime minister
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/26
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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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Thailand averts a political crisis
Thailand's Constitutional Court ruled that the prime minister can move ahead with constitutional reform, dismissing a complaint that his party was plotting to overthrow the monarchy.
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Global News Blog Thai censors say out, damned spot, out to Macbeth film adaptation
The maker of 'Shakespeare Must Die' is appealing the decision, but Thai bureaucrats are nervous about the movie's political overtones.
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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.
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Clinton announces $10 million in Thailand flood relief aid, Bangkok distracted by politics
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton announced a $10 million aid package for Thailand flood relief during a visit to Bangkok Wednesday.
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Bangkok floodwaters threaten Thailand's economy
As the most severe floodwaters in decades threaten to drown Bangkok's most famous market, observers worry that Thailand’s economy will also suffer.
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Thailand's Lèse-majesté crackdown: Deepening chill on dissent?
Thailand's lèse-majesté laws are already strict, but the case against an online forum moderator who didn't delete royal insults quick enough may indicate further crackdowns to come.
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Abuse at Vietnam's drug detention centers highlights regional problem
A report by Human Rights Watch accuses Vietnam of imprisoning hundreds of thousands of drug addicts throughout the past decade without due process and subjecting them to forced labor.
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In Pictures: Yingluck Shinawatra, Thailand's new prime minister
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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.
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UN court orders troop drawdown in Thai-Cambodia temple row
The UN ruling, a partial win for Cambodia, may also pave the way for negotiations on the longstanding Thai-Cambodia temple dispute.
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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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Thailand braces for hotly contested election [VIDEO]
Opinion polls suggest a strong win for the opposition after the Thai election Sunday. The military is unlikely to stage a coup, though it may try to use other means to thwart a PTP-led government.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/26
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/21
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Thailand's PM fights uphill reelection battle
Polls suggest that Thailand's opposition Puea Thai Party (PTP), which is loyal to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and led by his sister, will win the largest share in a divisive July 3 parliamentary vote.
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Thailand's opposition 'red shirts' commemorate deadly crackdown as elections loom
Thailand's 'red shirts' have a strong base, analysts say the parliamentary election may hinge on the mood among nonpartisan voters, as well as local dynamics.
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Thai-Cambodia border clashes raise diplomatic stakes
Regional diplomats stepped up efforts Monday to end the clashes along a disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton royal wedding: Do monarchies still matter?
Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding may have tinges of the turreted-castle fairy tale. But from romantic to ruthless, more than 40 modern monarchies, including Prince William's family, still influence global realities for better or worse.
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Thailand offers safety net to informal workers to boost economy
Proponents say that a safety net in the form of social insurance for Thailand's informal workers – including taxi drivers, food vendors, garbage recyclers – could ease social tensions in a politically polarized nation.
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In Pictures: The kings and queens of modern monarchies
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Tensions erupt as Thailand, Cambodia exchange gunfire at disputed border temple
Clashes near a temple on the Thailand-Cambodia border wounded at least two Thai troops today. Each nation claims land around the World Heritage Site.
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Thailand's antigovernment red shirts gear up for elections
Tens of thousands of Thailand's antigovernment 'red-shirt' protesters took to Bangkok's streets over the weekend demanding democracy and promising to keep up the pressure as Thailand turns toward elections this year.
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The world in 2011: Trends and events to watch in every region
Monitor staff writers and correspondents in each of the world's regions share what they expect to be top headlines in 2011.
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