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Thailand to hold first election since 2014 coup: junta
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Thailand to hold first election since 2014 coup: junta

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand will hold a much-delayed general election on Feb. 24, 2019, the Thai Election Commission said on…
Thai junta says it will lift ban on politics, paving way for election
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Thai junta says it will lift ban on politics, paving way for election

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Tuesday he would use a special order that gives the military sweeping powers…
Thai military ruler says authorities searching for ex-PM
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Thai military ruler says authorities searching for ex-PM

Thailand’s military ruler said authorities are searching for Yingluck Shinawatra, the prime minister he ousted three years ago, after she…
Former Thai PM returns home as legal threat lingers
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Former Thai PM returns home as legal threat lingers

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has returned home from a trip overseas, putting an end to speculation she would…
Thailand’s ex-PM Yingluck given permission to leave country
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Thailand’s ex-PM Yingluck given permission to leave country

Thailand's military rulers have given permission to former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to travel to Europe where she is expected…
Thai junta claims support from China, Vietnam amid Western unease
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Thai junta claims support from China, Vietnam amid Western unease

China and Vietnam have expressed support for Thailand's new military government, an army spokesman said on Wednesday, as pro-army supporters…
Thai junta chief gets royal nod, threatens protesters
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Thai junta chief gets royal nod, threatens protesters

Thailand's coup leader received royal endorsement to lead the politically divided kingdom Monday and quickly threatened to crack down on…
Thai army takes power in coup after talks between rivals fail
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Thai army takes power in coup after talks between rivals fail

Thailand's army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha seized control of the government in a coup on Thursday, two days after he…
Thai ‘Red Shirts’ want referendum on political impasse
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Thai ‘Red Shirts’ want referendum on political impasse

The leader of Thailand's pro-government "Red Shirt" movement called Thursday for a national referendum to resolve a political deadlock that…
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