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Thailand coup: tension on the streets
Thailand’s military says detaining political figures gives everyone time to “calm down” as anti-coup protesters join soldiers on the streets of Bangkok.
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A job too far for Thailand's new prime minister
General Prayuth’s decision to make himself Thailand’s prime minister means he now has full ownership of the country’s long-running and intractable political crisis.
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Thailand: curfew declared after military coup
Two days after declaring martial law, Thailand’s army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha seizes control of the government, and troops move in to break up protest rallies.
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General Prayeth vs Dr Seri: a glimpse of the Thai army's tactics?
We get our first glimpse of General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s masterplan for Thailand’s future – which includes the arrest of a popular protest leader.
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Thailand: army and parties hold crisis talks
Thailand’s army chief summons the country’s political leaders to talks the day after declaring martial law, but they fail to reach a conclusion.
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Are selfies a sign of a military coup in Thailand?
Not just the preserve of the Oscars or Facebook profile pictures, the “selfie” could give us clues as to what is happening in Thailand, after the military there declared martial law.
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Thailand under martial law: army denies ‘coup’
Thailand’s army declares martial law “in order to restore law and order to the country” after six months of protests that have left 30 people dead.
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Is Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra a victim of 'juristocracy'?
Thailand’s constitutional court strikes again as Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is booted out of office after being found guilty of abuse of power.
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Lèse-majesté: those who dare defy the king of Thailand
As the king of Thailand celebrates his coronation day, John Sparks meets Chatwadee Amornphat, one of those few Thai voices daring to speak out against the monarchy.
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Invisibility and aliens: missing flight conspiracy theories
From insurance scams to acts of terrorism, missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is shrouded in mystery and conspiracy theories – but what really happened?
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Missing Malaysia Airlines flight: the key questions
Three days after flight MH370 vanished mid-air as it flew 239 people from Malaysia to China, its whereabouts – and what happened – remains a mystery.
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Thailand vote results stalled after protests
Thailand’s election commission says it is unable to announce the results of nationwide elections after anti-government protesters force the closure of hundreds of polling stations.
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Three injured in Thailand protests ahead of election
Three people are injured in tense Bangkok protests the day before general elections are due to be held.
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The worst job in world politics?
On first reading, it sounded like a gutsy decision. After months of turmoil, Thailand’s embattled prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, has decided to proceed with an election this Sunday.
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Thailand: protest leader shot dead
A Thai anti-government protest leader is shot and killed in Bangkok as violence erupted in demonstrations aimed at preventing early voting ahead of a disputed election next week.