Thailand PM's party takes wide lead in three-way election raceAnutin Charnvirakul's party is leading Thailand's general election. Preliminary results show a significant lead. Voters also decided on a n...
09 Feb, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
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....
08 Feb, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
What to know about Thailand's election as economic growth slows, nationalism risesThailand is heading into a snap general election on Sunday, called by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to avoid a no-confidence vote. The...
06 Feb, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Why Thailand will vote to decide a new constitution on February 8Thai citizens face a crucial referendum on February 8 to determine if a new constitution will replace the current 2017 charter. This vote s...
30 Jan, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Thailand: Surging in polls, reformist opposition tests new playbookThailand elections: Now reborn as the People's Party, Thai voters are once again backing the progressives' promises of change, making the p...
21 Jan, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Thaksin’s prison term adds new twist to Thailand’s political sagaLoved and loathed in almost equal measure, Thaksin Shinawatra transformed Thai politics in the early 2000s with populist policies that won ...
09 Sep, 2025, 11.30 AM IST
Thai tycoon takes office as PM after royal endorsementAnutin Charnvirakul, known for his role in Thailand's 2022 cannabis decriminalization, has been endorsed as the new prime minister. He succ...
08 Sep, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Key facts about Thailand's new prime ministerAnutin Charnvirakul has been confirmed as Thailand's new prime minister, known for his pragmatic politics and role in decriminalizing canna...
05 Sep, 2025, 03.25 PM IST
Key facts about Thailand's new prime ministerAnutin Charnvirakul became the new Prime Minister of Thailand. Parliament confirmed his position. He is known for decriminalizing cannabis....
05 Sep, 2025, 02.53 PM IST
Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul elected PM by parliamentAnutin Charnvirakul secured the Thai prime minister position after a parliamentary vote, defeating the Pheu Thai party's candidate amidst p...
05 Sep, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Thai-Cambodia border conflict worsens; what's behind the new tensions and old wounds?A long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia has escalated into armed conflict, resulting in casualties and heightened tens...
24 Jul, 2025, 05.03 PM IST
Thailand's Cabinet withdraws controversial bill to legalise casinosThailand's Cabinet has withdrawn a bill to legalise casinos. This happened after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faced suspension. Sh...
08 Jul, 2025, 05.30 PM IST
How a leaked phone call and 'uncle' led to Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra's removal from the officeThailand's Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. This followed a leaked phone call with former Cambodian le...
01 Jul, 2025, 04.55 PM IST
Thailand's political chaos: what happens next?Thailand's Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra amidst a probe into alleged ethical breaches. Deputy Pr...
01 Jul, 2025, 02.17 PM IST
Thai protesters call for Prime Minister Paetongtarn's resignationBangkok witnessed protests demanding Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation. The demonstration stemmed from anger over a border dispute with ...
28 Jun, 2025, 11.03 AM IST
Thailand moves to recriminalize cannabis, disrupting $1 billion marijuana industryThailand is moving to recriminalize cannabis, reversing its 2022 decriminalization and impacting a marijuana industry valued at over $1 bil...
26 Jun, 2025, 07.36 AM IST
Daughter of former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra will be nominated as new leader in parliamentary voteThailand's Pheu Thai party has nominated Paetongtarn Shinawatra for prime minister following Srettha Thavisin's removal by court order. If ...
15 Aug, 2024, 04.29 PM IST