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
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
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
US Election 2024: Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Moo Deng predicts who will win US presidential electionUS Presidential Election Prediction: Moo Deng, a famous pygmy hippo in a Thailand zoo, has predicted Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024...
05 Nov, 2024, 10.43 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
Thai court orders dissolution of pro-democracy opposition partyThailand's Constitutional Court ruled to dissolve the Move Forward party, stating its campaign to amend a law protecting the monarchy was u...
07 Aug, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
Thailand aims swapping Chinese sub with frigate after troubled dealThailand has already paid a 7 billion baht ($193.7 million) instalment to China for the purchase of one of three Yuan Class S26T submarines...
24 Oct, 2023, 01.50 PM IST
Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin secures votes to become Thailand's 30th prime ministerThailand's Srettha Thavisin to become PM after securing endorsement of parliament. Srettha, a real estate mogul thrust into politics just a...
22 Aug, 2023, 03.40 PM IST
Preliminary election vote count shows Thai opposition in early election leadThe Pheu Thai Party was ahead with 6.45% of eligible votes counted by 1333 GMT, followed by another opposition party, Move Forward, accordi...
14 May, 2023, 11.32 PM IST
India, key strategic partner countries going to polls simultaneouslyIsrael whose PM Netanyahu enjoys excellent chemistry with Modi went to polls and Australia that is seeking closer strategic partnership wit...
18 Apr, 2019, 10.42 PM IST
India pockets lion's share of foreign capital as Asian equities struggleIndian stock markets received $4.89 billion, the biggest since February 2012.
05 Apr, 2019, 02.25 PM IST
Low inflation in Southeast Asia puts analysts on rate-cut watchFood prices have been falling, driving down inflation and pushing up real interest rates.
17 Mar, 2019, 12.19 PM IST
Thailand votes in referendum on new junta ConstitutionProponents of the new document say it will help end political turmoil and restore stability, but critics have said it will entrench militar...
07 Aug, 2016, 06.50 PM IST
Ex-MPs not to be banned for bid to change Thai constitutionThailand's Parliament voted not to impeach 248 former MPs, most of them from ousted premier Yingluck Shinawatra's Pheu Thai Party, for atte...
14 Aug, 2015, 08.13 PM IST
Emerging markets: Investors bet on India under PM Modi's stewardshipIndia emerged a winner in the emerging market space as investors bet on the Narendra Modi-led BJP government for economic reforms and growt...
03 Jan, 2015, 05.01 AM IST
- Cambodia's longtime PM expected to coast to election victory
Longtime Cambodian PM Hun Sen was widely expected to extend his 23-year tenure with a victory in Sunday parliamentary elections.
27 Jul, 2008, 05.05 PM IST
- Hun Sen set to extend rule in Cambodia polls
Cambodian Premier Hun Sen's ruling party claimed an early lead in polls on Sunday, leaving him poised to extend his 23-year grip on power a...
27 Jul, 2008, 04.48 PM IST