Yingluck Shinawatra
Thailand's Army Seizes Power, Suspends Constitution, and Imposes Curfew
A Thai military general announced the coup on national TV, saying that it was “necessary to seize power" and promising to restore stability.
Don’t Call Thailand’s Martial Law Declaration a Coup (Yet)
Thailand's army has a long history of intervening, and had repeatedly said that it would do so should clashes among factions turn violent.
Thailand’s Anti-Democratic Royalists Precipitate Political Chaos
The polarized country is deeply divided between poor rural dwellers and an urban middle class enjoying the fruits of globalization.
Thai Court Ousts Prime Minister Over Abuse of Power
Many fear that the ouster of Yingluck Shinawatra will be the final spark that sends the country into civil war.
Bangkok Rising
For almost a decade, Thailand has been trapped in a bloody conflict between supporters and opponents of tycoon turned politician Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin's opponents began a shutdown of Bangkok on January 13, bringing the capital to a standstill.
Is Thailand On the Brink of Civil War?
After weeks of relative calm, protests took over Bangkok once again this weekend, with tens of thousand of people marching through the city calling for the downfall of the government.
Tensions Rise as Protesters Disrupt Thailand's Elections
The administration of Thailand's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has faced protests since October 2013. The protesters claim the administration has bought votes, and these activists have vowed to disrupt today's elections.
The Hangover News
This weekend, Nigel Farage had to defend another UKIP member for saying something stupid.
Criticize the Thai Monarchy at Your Peril
You might get beaten up by twins or spend 15 years in jail.