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Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability loomsThailand votes today in a crucial general election. A tight three-way contest is underway with no single party predicted to win a majority....
Thai military summons former premier, other leaders after coupThere was virtually no military presence on Bangkok's streets, which were less crowded than usual after a 10 p.m. - 5 a.m. curfew.
Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra dissolves parliament, fresh elections by February 2"After listening to opinions from all sides, I have decided to request a royal decree to dissolve Parliament," Yingluck said in a televised...
- Services agreement likely with India as we expand FTA: Abhisit Vejjajiva, PM, Thailand
In an exclusive interview, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva talks about his country's strengthening economic and strategic partnership...
- FTA with Thailand: India committed to ending talks by year-end
Govt said it is committed to concluding negotiatons with Thailand for comprehensive free trade pact, a step which will help in doubling bil...
Specter of currency war rears its head at DavosWashington has been leaning hard on Beijing to allow the Chinese renminbi to rise, saying it is being kept artificially cheap to maintain C...
- US support for India's UNSC bid may figure in China-Pak talks
US President Barack Obama's endorsement of India's bid for the permanent membership of the UN Security Council is expected to figure in the...
- Wall of money leaves Asia swimming against tide
A tidal wave of speculative money is pouring into Asia and driving up regional currencies, stoking political tensions in the run-up to crun...
- Thailand lifts curfew after calm returns to Bangkok
Thailand's premier on Saturday lifted a curfew imposed across about one third of the country, including Bangkok, in the wake of deadly anti...
- Thailand's PM says order restored after crackdown
Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Friday that order has been restored in Bangkok and the nation's provinces, after an offens...
- Thai 'Red Shirts' say would accept senate mediated talks
Thai 'Red Shirt' protesters say they would accept senate mediated talks.
- Guarded hope rises for peaceful end to Thai crisis
Guarded hope rose Saturday that Thailand's political deadlock, punctuated by increasing hostility and bloody street violence.
- Asian leaders seek to reduce Western trade ties
Asia-Pacific leaders called on Sunday for regional-wide free trade and other measures to reduce dependence on the United States and big Wes...
- Indo-Thai trade may jump to $10 bn by 2010
Indo-Thai trade should jump from $6 bn to $10 bn by 2010. And, trade between India and the Asean countries is poised to climb from around $...
ASEAN vows to stand firm against protectionismSoutheast Asian leaders vowed to promote free trade, eschew protectionist policies and knit diverse region into a European Union-style comm...
- No govt funds for General Motors: Thai PM
Thai Prime Minster Abhisit Vejjajiva said his government will not provide funds to struggling General Motors, the cash-strapped US carmaker...
- Now tourists can get married in New York
New York City’s new Marriage Bureau has just opened at 141 Worth Street in Lower Manhattan. This is part of a complete physical and operati...
- Thailand blocks 2,300 websites for insulting monarchy
Thai authorities have blocked 2,300 websites for allegedly insulting the country's revered monarchy and are waiting for court approval to r...
- Asian currencies continue to rise, yen hits more highs
Asian currencies continued their rise against an ailing US dollar this week, with the Japanese yen leading the charge to hit another 13-yea...
- Thai PM announces Cabinet reshuffle
Thailand has a reshuffled govt as the country's embattled PM Samak Sundaravej seeks to mollify critics of his handling of the economy and p...