Thai politics

Musical diplomacy: Thai PM bursts into song on China visit

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting in Shanghai on July 17.

Thailand’s Anutin at 100 days: Stability first, reform later?

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at a news conference following a bilateral meeting with Vietnam’s President To Lam in Bangkok on May 28.

Thai court jails man for 18 months over royal Facebook comment

Thailand has a strict law that shields its royal family from criticism.

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reacts following his release on parole after serving eight months of his one-year sentence at Klong Prem Central Prison, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Thaksin set for full release under royal pardon, avoiding Sept 9 wait

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra had been fitted with an electronic monitoring bracelet after his May 11 release.

Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released from prison

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reacts following his release on parole after serving eight months of his one-year sentence at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok, on May 11.

Dozens of Thai opposition figures to go on trial over bid to amend royal insult law

People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut speaks alongside party members of parliament during a press conference following Thailand's Supreme Court's acceptance of a petition that accuses 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their attempt in 2021 to amend a law that protects the monarchy from criticism, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Thai court accepts petition challenging legality of election ballots

Electoral officials count the ballots on the day of the general election, at a polling station in Bangkok, Thailand, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Thai ruling party tightens grip on power with House Speaker post

Mr Sophon Saram (right) received 289 votes, compared with the 123 for the opposition People’s Party candidate.

Thai Parliament to open amid scrutiny over election ballots

FILE PHOTO: Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, reacts upon arrival ahead of a meeting with party members at Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, after the party won the general election, in Bangkok, Thailand, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

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