Prosecutors to decide Thanathorn indictment after elections
Prosecutors will not decide whether to indict Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and two other members until two days after the election. The three have been accussed by the military government for violating the Computer Crimes Act, as they have criticized the military in a Facebook livestream last year.
Constitutional Court accepts case to dissolve Thai Raksachart Party
Thailand's Constitutional Court has accepted the petition by the Election Comission to dissolve the Thai Raksachart Party after its failed bid to nomimate Princess Ubolratana as PM candidate.
Thai Raksachart Party to fight dissolution threat as case goes to Constitutional Court
The Thai Raksachart Party will not go down fighting against its looming dissolution now that the Constitutional Court is considering the Election Comission's petition, following the political fallout from their party's failed bid to nominate Princess Ubolratana as their PM candidate.
Election Commission seeks dissolution of Thai Raksachart Party
The Election Commission of Thailand has petitioned the Constitutional Court to dissolve the Thai Raksachart Party. I explain the details.
What happens next to Thai Raksachart Party?
After the disqualification of their PM candidate, Princess Ubolratana, the trouble is not over for the Thaksin-aligned Thai Raksachart Party. So what could happen next?
Princess Ubolratana disqualified to run for PM / Bahraini footballer Hakeem free to return to Australia
It's a busy day today in Thailand. First the Election Comission has disqualified Princess Ubolratana's bid for PM. And: Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi is coming home after months of Thai dentention and a diplomatic tussle between Bahrain and Australia.
#ThaiElection19: Prime Minister candidates confirmed for next election, Princess Ubolratana not on the list
The Election Commission of Thailand has announced 45 PM candidates for the next #ThaiElection19, excluding Thai Raksachart's candidate Princess Ubolratana, stating that since she's a Royal Family member she cannot run for office.
#ThaiElection19: Thai Raksachart Party's fate in limbo after Princess' PM bid
Following Friday's political earthquake, the fate of the Thaksin-aligned Thai Raksachart Party is in limbo after the Election Commission is urged to investigate against the party for nominating Princess Ubolratana as their PM candidate, which was followed by a rebuke of her brother, the King, called her bid "inappropriate" and "unconstitutional".
#ThaiElection19: Sister of Thai King to run for PM against current PM Prayut Chan-ocha
Two bombshell announcements have shaken Thai politics in the run up to the March 24, as Princess Ubolratana, the elder sister of King Maha Vajiralongkorn is running as Thai Raksachart Party's PM candidate against current PM Prayut Chan-ocha, who's running for the military-aligned Palang Pracharat Party. Here I explain the significance of today's developments for Thai politics.
#BREAKING: Sister of Thai king Princess Ubolratana to run for PM in March election
The elder sister of Thailand's king is running for prime minister in the country's election on Mar 24. Channel NewsAsia's Saksith Saiyasombut explains why this is an unprecedented move in Thai political history.
MP Registration opens today, kicking off #ThaiElection19 campaign season
Today, registration centers across the country have opened their doors to receive the potential MP candidates in the upcoming #ThaiElection19. All the major political parties have come to Bangkok to sign. Here I explain the process.
Thai PM threatens to get tough on Bangkok pollution
Thai PM General Prayut Chan-ocha is mulling more drastic measures in order to combat Bangkok’s ongoing air pollution. Among the measures are forced car-pooling and banning diesel cars.
Bangkok struggles to find solution to air pollution
Bangkok has been choking on bad air pollution for most of the month on Janurary - as it did in the years before. So what's being done to solve this problem?
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Pheu Thai Party calls for free and fair March 24 elections
Thailand’s political parties are gearing up for the election on March 24. The date was finally announced after weeks of speculation and fears over yet another delay. It will be first democratic elections in Thailand since 2011 and the first since the military coup of 2014.
Thailand (finally) goes to the polls on March 24, 2019
JUST IN: Thailand's democratic elections will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Here're all the latest details just moments ago on Channel NewsAsia.
Thailand signs MOU to end detention of children refugees
The Thai government has signed an MOU to end the detention of children refugees. This follows the high-profile case of Saudi aslyum seeker Rahaf Al-Qunun, who is now resettled in Canada.
Thai pro-elections activists hold forth rally
Pro-election protesters continue to call the military government to confirm a date for the country’s democratic elections, as a surprise counter protest turned out to be not much.
Thai pro-election rally to move as Dep-PM wants poll date to move to March 24
We still don't know when elections will exactly take place, but Deputy PM Wissanu sees March 24 as a "suitable" postponed date. Meanwhile, the pro-election activists - which wants to hold another rally on Saturday - are facing some surprising opposition.
Thai immigration chief promises more tolerant refugee policy after Saudi case
Thailand's immigration chief vowed at a talk at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand not to force refugees to return home "involuntarily", after a Saudi woman's desperate plea for resettlement drew global attention to a country that does not recognize asylum seekers.
Bangkok air pollution can cause economic losses
The ongoing air pollution problem in Bangkok can cause billions of Baht in losses, according to an analysis by Kasikorn Research Center. One sector that can be affected is tourism.