Thailand’s Opposition Leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut Is ‘Ready to Run the Country’

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, Thailand’s opposition leader and head of the progressive People’s Party, stands for a portrait in Bangkok on Aug. 15, 2024., Thailand’s opposition leader and head of the ... Read More

I’d Be Thailand’s Leader if the System Weren’t Rigged

Unless its democratic decay is reversed, Thailand will continue to spiral downward until the next generation decides enough is enough. Read More

Thailand's ruling party seeks new election as a way out of political crisis

BANGKOK -- Thailand, which has been under a caretaker government since last week, saw competing efforts to resolve its political crisis on Wednesday, as the country’s main opposition party agreed to ... Read More

Thailand's ruling party seeks snap election to thwart rival's PM bid

The leader of Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party said on Wednesday he had enough votes to become prime minister after winning over the biggest group in parliament, as the ruling party moved to block his ... Read More

Former leader leaves Thailand in private jet days before court ruling that could see him imprisoned

Thailand’s influential former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra suddenly left the country on his private jet Thursday days before a court ruling that could see him imprisoned, raising speculation that ... Read More

Thai Parliament Picks New Prime Minister but National Election Looms

Anutin Charnvirakul, a conservative politician, secured enough support for the job only after agreeing to a demand from the liberal opposition to call for an election next year. Read More