Thai Parliament to Hold No-Confidence Debate against Government
Starting Monday (Feb 24), Thailand’s parliament will hold its first censure debate against the government since the new administration was established last year. Over the course of this week, the opposition will target six members of the Cabinet, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha. This comes after the Constitutional Court has disbanded the Future Forward Party lsat Friday, the second biggest opposition party.
Thai court dissolves opposition party Future Forward
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dissolved the opposition Future Forward Party, after finding it guilty of taking an illegal loan from its leader, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Despite the verdict, Mr Thanathorn announced a committee to carry on the party's work.
Opposition Future Forward Party Dissolved by Thai Top Court
Thailand’s Opposition Future Forward Party has been dissolved following a ruling by the Constitutional Court that a loan by its party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was illegal.
Supporters fill Future Forward HQ before top court verdict
A quick snapshot of the mood at Future Forwad Party HQ before the Constitutional Court decides on their fate.
Thai opposition Future Forward Party threatened by dissolution again over loan case
Thailand’s opposition Future Forward Party face the threat of dissolution- yet again - at the Constitutional Court for an allegedly illegal loan by its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit.
Thai court decriminalizes abortion not meeting certain conditions
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled the criminalization of abortions that do not meet certain conditions to be unconstitutional. It has ordered a revision of the country’s Criminal Code within a year.
Opposition Future Forward Party Dissolved by Thai Top Court
Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dissolved the opposition Future Forward Party, after finding it guilty of taking an illegal loan from its leader, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Despite the verdict, Mr Thanathorn announced a committee to carry on the party's work.
Thai government steps in amid run on masks, hand sanitisers
Concerns over the novel coronavirus outbreak have caused a run on protective masks and hand sanitisers in Thailand. The government is thus stepping in, while factories are ramping up production.
Novel coronavirus: Thailand reports six new cases, bringing national total to 25
On Feb 3, Thailand confirmed six new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the national total to 25. Two of them are Chinese tourists, and the other four are Thai nationals. Two of them are drivers who had been in contact with Chinese tourists, while the other two Thai nationals are a couple who had been to Japan and not mainland China. Of the 25 cases in Thailand, eight patients have been discharged.
Preserving the charm of Bangkok's Chinatown
Bangkok's Chinatown -- also known as Yaowarat in Thai -- has always been a draw for locals and visitors, even more so as Chinese New Year approaches. But, its atmosphere is starting to change as new shops, bars and cafes open in the area. CNA's Thailand correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut looks at whether the old neighbourhood can avoid losing its identity through gentrification.
Thai Const Court Finds Future Forward Party Not Guilty of Conspiring to Overthrow Monarchy
Thailand's Constitutional Court has found the Future Foward Party NOT GUILTY of conspiring to overthrow the monarchy, sparing the opposition party from being dissolved.
Thai court to decide on fate of opposition Future Forward Party
The fate of Thailand's opposition Future Forward Party (FFP) hangs in the balance, with the Constitutional Court set to decide on Jan 21 whether to dissolve the party on charges of conspiring to overthrow the monarchy.
Second case of Wuhan Coronavirus Reported in Thailand
Thailand's Public Health Ministry has reported the second case of the Wuhan Coronavirus. A 74-year old Chinese female tourist has been detected at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport as Thai health officials are bracing for the Chinese New Year just around the corner.
Thailand passes much delayed budget for 2020
Over the weekend, Thailand’s parliament has passed the budget for 2020 worth $106 billion after a marathon debate of several days. The budget is already half a year too late, as the problems with Thailand’s economy have not grown smaller.
Thousands in Bangkok stage protests against and in support of PM Prayut
Anti-government protesters in Thailand staged the running event #วิ่งไล่ลุง in Bangkok on Sunday morning calling for the ouster of PM Prayut Chan-ocha. But in a different part of the capital, there was also the rally #เดินเชียร์ลุง in his support, raising fears that Thailand's never-ending political polarization could spill onto the streets again.
The Year Ahead 2020: Thailand's Politics Set to Heat Up Again
Here's our CNA special "The Year Ahead 2020" segment on Thailand's never-quiet political scene in the past 12 months and what it has in store for the next 12 months.
Thai Constitutional Court to rule on Future Forward's fate twice
Thailand's Constitutional Court has accepted the Election Commission's reccommendation to dissolve the opposition Future Forward Party for an illegal loan by its leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. Also, it has announced that it will rule on Jan 21st on a sedition complaint, accusing the party of overthrowing the monarchy and - I kid you not - having links to the "illuminati"...
Thousands witness final ritual of Thai king's coronation in Bangkok
Thousands of Thais have lined up on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok to witness the final ritual of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation. The royal barge procession is said to mark his final ascent to the throne.
CNA+: Rare Royal Barge Procession to Take Place in Bangkok
In another edition of CNA+, we talk about the Royal Barge Procession, its history and its significance.
Thai opposition Future Forward Party could be dissolved over loan from leader
Thailand's election commission has filed a motion with the Constitutional Court to dissolve the opposition Future Forward Party. Co-founder Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is accused of giving an illegal loan of 191 million baht (US$6.3 million) to his party. The court first has to decide whether to accept the case before the party is in danger of being banned. In November, Mr Thanathorn was removed as a member of parliament for allegedly holding illegal shares in a defunct media company. There are dozens of other charges and complaints against him and the party, which supporters view as a coordinated political effort to take the party down.