2,00000 police to be deployed for Feb 2 snap polls in Thailand – The Hindu
The HinduThailand’s embattled government will deploy 2,00,000 police nationwide for the disputed snap polls on Sunday to foil protesters’ bid…
Controversial monk at vanguard of Thai street protests – Bangkok Post
Bangkok PostA saffron-robed monk takes to the stage in the Thai capital and urges cheering protesters to fight a “black-hearted”…
Thai firms feel squeeze from crisis, seek solution – Washington Post
Washington PostBANGKOK — Hotel occupancy rates in central Bangkok have plunged. Conventions have been canceled. Business deals have been postponed.…
Thai protest leader asks for military protection – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldBangkok: Anti-government protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has asked for the protection of Thailand’s powerful military after a protest…
Defying emergency rule, Thai protesters padlock polling stations in Bangkok (+ … – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science MonitorA roundup of global reports. Skip to next paragraph. Related stories. In Pictures Thailand’s choice between red or…
Protesters Block Vote Centers in Thai Capital – New York Times
New York TimesAn antigovernment protester waved a flag in front of the locked gates of a polling station after it…
Thailand Protest Leader Killed During Campaign to Block Voting – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalA voter, center, reacts as antigovernment protesters stopped her from entering a polling station they blocked in central…
Thailand protesters block early election vote – BBC News
BBC NewsProtesters in Thailand have surrounded polling stations, blocking early voting ahead of next week’s general election, officials say. Crowds…
Thai Constitutional Court says election date may be put off – Xinhua
XinhuaBANGKOK, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) — The Thai Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that a general election, earlier scheduled for February…
Thailand protesters attempt to block polling stations ahead of general election – Fox News
Fox NewsBANGKOK – Anti-government demonstrators in Thailand swarmed polling stations in the capital Sunday and chained their doors shut to…
Thai protesters disrupt early voting for disputed election – Reuters
ReutersBANGKOK (Reuters) – Thai anti-government protesters surrounded almost half of the polling stations in Bangkok on Sunday, election officials said,…
Free and fair election in doubt after protesters block voters in Bangkok – The Age
The AgeProtest leader Suthep Thaugsuban gestures as he leads anti-government protesters marching through Bangkok’s shopping district. Photo: Reuters. Bangkok: Anti-government…
Thai govt offers to put off polls, protesters rebuff proposal – Business Standard
Business StandardThailand’s embattled government today said it would put off the February 2 snap polls if political rivals end their…
Thailand protesters ‘promise not to obstruct voting’ – BBC News
BBC NewsThai protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban has promised that his supporters will not obstruct advance voting for next week’s general…
Bangkok’s emergency rule illustrates struggle for control – Financial Times
Financial TimesBangkok’s first morning under emergency rule dawned calmly, but violence followed soon enough. Hundreds of kilometres away in Udon…
State of emergency begins in Thailand – Houston Chronicle
Houston ChronicleBANGKOK (AP) — Gunmen shot and wounded a top leader of a major pro-government movement in northern Thailand on…
Leader of Pro-Government Faction Shot in Thailand – New York Times
New York TimesKwanchai Praipana is a leader of Thailand’s pro-government Red Shirts movement. Adam Ferguson for The New York Times.…
State of Emergency Declared in Bangkok as Protests Grow Violent – Bloomberg
BloombergA protester holds a “Shutdown Bangkok” sign while sitting down with other demonstrators… Read More. A protester holds a “Shutdown…
Thai Army Chief Calls for Calm as Bangkok Bolsters Security (1) – Businessweek
BusinessweekA protester holds a “Shutdown Bangkok” sign while sitting down with other demonstrators to block traffic at the Silom Road…
4 wounded in blasts at Bangkok protest site – MiamiHerald.com
MiamiHerald.comBANGKOK — Two small explosions shook an anti-government demonstration site in Thailand’s capital on Sunday, wounding at least four people…
Gunman opens fire on Thai protesters – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBANGKOK (AP) — A gunman opened fire on anti-government protesters in Thailand’s capital, severely wounding one man in the…
Military sticks to sidelines in Thai crisis, protests continue – Reuters
ReutersBANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s military chief urged both sides in the country’s prolonged political crisis to settle their differences, with…
Thai prime minister struggles to stay in power – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBANGKOK (AP) — From inside her “war room” in a temporary office at the Defense Ministry, Thailand’s beleaguered Prime…
Thai protesters march on, defiant after grenade attack – Daily News & Analysis
Daily News & AnalysisAn anti-government protester waves a Thai national flag during a rally at the Royal Thai Police headquarters…
‘Respect my vote’ – Thai election supporters speak out – AFP
AFPBangkok — Angered by opposition protests seeking to thwart upcoming polls, a burgeoning pro-election movement in Thailand is taking a…
What does Bangkok explosion mean for antigovernment protests? – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science MonitorAn explosion during an antigovernment march in Bangkok today wounded at least 36 and raised concerns about escalating…
Thailand crisis: Injuries at Bangkok protest blast – BBC News
BBC NewsA blast at an anti-government rally in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, has injured at least 28 people, amid an ongoing…
Thai PM Yingluck probed over ‘corrupt rice subsidy scheme’ – BBC News
BBC NewsThailand’s official anti-corruption commission says it is investigating Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in connection with the government’s controversial rice…
Thai protesters target revenue offices, government awaits graft ruling – Reuters
ReutersBANGKOK (Reuters) – Protesters in Thailand trying to force out the government marched on revenue offices on Thursday, but their…
Thailand Protests Wane Despite Calls to Shut Down Bangkok – New York Times
New York TimesBANGKOK — Antigovernment demonstrators marched to government offices on Thursday but their numbers were far lower than earlier…
Thailand unrest: Behind Bangkok protest barricade – BBC News
BBC NewsThai demonstrators remain on the streets on the fourth day of what they say is an attempt to shutdown…
FIRST PERSON Can Thailand Avoid Another Coup? – National Geographic
National GeographicA bitter struggle for control of the government is compounded by uncertainty over the future of the monarchy. By…
Thai air control body says can ensure no disruption by protesters – Reuters
ReutersBANGKOK Jan 15 (Reuters) – Thailand’s air traffic communications body said on Wednesday it had back-up operations to ensure no…
Thai Protest Leaders Threaten to Detain Yingluck – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalAntigovernment protesters hold Thai national flags during a protest outside the Custom Department office in Bangkok on Tuesday.…
Thai tensions rise after gun attack on protesters – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBANGKOK (AP) — Gunshots rang out in the heart of Thailand’s capital overnight in an apparent attack on anti-government…