Thailand

Before Sunday's elections, enthusiastic supporters cheer Future Forward party leader as campaigning draws to a close.

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The military-backed Palang Pracharat is hoping to defeat the Pheu Thai party, which has won every election since 2001.

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How millions of young first-time voters could make a difference in Thailand's election.

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Leicester players and officials are in Bangkok for the funeral of their late chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha whose body will be cremated on Thursday.

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Leicerster players and officials are in Bangkok for the funeral of their late chairman

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After two coups and years of military rule, it might seem counter-intuitive that a significant segment of Thai voters would want to enshrine military rule with a democratic stamp of approval. But..

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Critics say the government's subsidy programme is too little too late.

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According to Huffpost.com, Thailand has its first transgender candidate running for Prime Minister. Pauline Ngarmpring, who began her new life as a transgender woman after transitioning at the age of..

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Disqualifying the Thai Raksa Chart party strikes a blow to the opposition's chances of winning the general election.

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A Thai court on Thursday ordered the dissolution of an opposition party for nominating the king's sister as its candidate for prime minister in a March 24 election, the first since the military seized..

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Thailand may be one of Asia's artistic hubs, but five years of army rule are making it tough for local artists.

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Kratom is a plant which grows naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua Guinea. The herbal supplement has gained national attention as some have reported using the the drug to treat pain and..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:47Published on February 21, 2019

Thai Raksa Chart chose the King's eldest sister to be the party's candidate for prime minister, but the royal family stopped her bid for power saying royalty should be "above politics".

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO     Duration: 02:34Published on February 13, 2019

Hakeem al-Araibi released from Thailand detention after international campaign on risks of his extradition to Bahrain.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO     Duration: 02:28Published on February 12, 2019

Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al Araibi arrives in the Australian city of Melbourne after being freed from a Thai prison where he has spent the last two months. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

Credit: Reuters Studio     Duration: 00:52Published on February 12, 2019

According to Reuters, Thailand’s election panel has disqualified the sister of the king from running for prime minister. The king had previously stated that royalty should be “above politics." The..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:30Published on February 11, 2019

Thai court orders release after Bahrain dropped extradition request, says prosecutor working on the case.

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO     Duration: 01:36Published on February 11, 2019

CNN reports Officials have disqualified a Thai princess from running for prime minister in next month's general election after her brother, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, said her nomination would be..

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Thailand on Monday freed jailed refugee Bahraini athlete Hakeem Al Araibi, who has residency status in Australia, after Bahrain abandoned its bid to seek his extradition. Saskia O'Donoghue reports

Credit: Reuters Studio     Duration: 01:11Published on February 11, 2019

Reuters reports Thailand on Monday freed a jailed refugee Bahraini footballer with residency status in Australia, after Bahrain abandoned its bid to seek his extradition, and immigration officials said..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:41Published on February 11, 2019

Thailand's election panel has disqualified the sister of the king from running for prime minister, putting an end to a stunning, short-lived candidacy by echoing King Maha Vajiralongkorn's words that..

Credit: Reuters Studio     Duration: 01:25Published on February 11, 2019

As Thailand begins another episode of its turbulent political story, many hope a new government will reverse a military crackdown on free speech

Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO     Duration: 02:35Published on February 10, 2019

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn moves to block his elder sister's surprise bid to run for prime minister in March, calling her candidacy for a populist opposition party "inappropriate" and..

Credit: Reuters Studio     Duration: 01:44Published on February 9, 2019

According to Reuters, Thailand’s king has moved to block his elder sister’s surprise bid to run for prime minister. The king called her candidacy for a populist opposition party “inappropriate”..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:35Published on February 8, 2019

According to a report by Reuters, on Friday, Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi sent shockwaves through military-ruled Thailand’s politics by becoming the prime ministerial candidate..

Credit: Wochit News     Duration: 00:51Published on February 8, 2019