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Thailand's opposition leader claims victory, vows readiness to become PM
May 15, 2023 08:03Thai opposition leader Pita Limjaroenrat has claimed victory in general elections, insisting on his readiness to become Thailand's next prime minister.
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Vote counting underway in Thailand as pro-democracy opposition set to win big
May 14, 2023 13:21Polls closed in Thailand's general election with pro-democracy opposition parties tipped to defeat the conservative military-backed government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha.
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Police, protester clash at APEC summit as Macron urges end to US-China row
Nov 18, 2022 13:25Thai riot police on Friday fired rubber bullets and tear gas to foil a protest rally against the country's hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok.
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Ex-officer murders 32 in Thai nursery before killing wife, child and himself
Oct 06, 2022 13:10A gun and knife attack at a children's day-care center in Thailand has left at least 32 people dead, including children and adults, according to police.
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Austin meets Thai leader as part of strategy of building 'alliances and partnerships'
Jun 14, 2022 05:41US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has met with Thailand’s prime minister as part of a broader strategy to develop Washington’s “alliances and partnerships" in the region amid rising tensions with China.
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Japan PM reaches new defense agreement with Thailand
May 03, 2022 05:38The leaders of Japan and Thailand announced a new defense agreement on Monday as well as plans to upgrade their economic relations, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wrapped up the last leg of a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia.
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Snub for troubled Thai PM as ministers boycott cabinet meeting
Feb 08, 2022 14:35Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha suffered a boycott of his cabinet meeting by seven ministers on Tuesday, in another sign of discord growing in the former army chief's troubled 18-party coalition.
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Iran, Thailand can resume exchange of delegations, tourists: FM
Nov 24, 2021 08:18As Iran and Thailand have managed to overcome the critical situation caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, they can now resume reciprocal visits by political and trade delegations and revive the tourist industry, the Iranian foreign minister said.
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Thai protesters demand resignation of PM Prayut on 15th coup anniversary
Sep 19, 2021 16:10Hundreds of Thai protesters have taken to the streets of the capital Bangkok to mark the 15th anniversary of the 2006 military coup that overthrew former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down.
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China shows off defense diplomacy with multinational peacekeeping exercise
Sep 15, 2021 11:40China has highlighted its role in United Nations peacekeeping operations by hosting multinational exercises called "Shared Destiny 2021."