Thailand is preparing for a Sunday vote in its first general election since a 2014 military coup.Nearly 52 million Thais are eligible to vote.
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Dissident Blogger Appears in Vietnam Jail After Vanishing in Thailand
A Vietnamese blogger who vanished in Thailand earlier this year is being held in a Hanoi prison, his friend and wife confirmed Thursday.
Thai Lawmakers Approve Controversial Cybersecurity Act
Thailand’s legislature has passed a cybersecurity bill that would allow authorities access to people’s personal information without a court order.
Thai Transgender Candidate Runs for ‘Next Generation’
Thai 52-year-old transgender candidate, Pauline Ngarmpring, as preferred is pursuing a bid to become the country’s first transgender prime minister.
Thailand Urged to Dismiss Lawsuits Against Human Rights Defenders
Civil Society Groups express deep concern and urges the government of Thailand to dismiss lawsuits against several human rights defenders.
Thailand Must Lift Ban on Outspoken Voice TV Station
Thailand’s media commission should immediately reverse its decision to suspend broadcasting by Voice TV, Human Rights Watch said today.
Behind the Withdrawn Nomination of a Thai Princess For PM
Nomination of Thai Princess Ubolratana Mahidol as PM withdrawn by political party in response to statement from younger brother, King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Thai King Dashes Sister’s Political Dreams
Thailand’s King Maha says his elder sister’s announcement she is running for prime minister in March elections is “inappropriate” and unconstitutional.
From Coup-Maker to Candidate? Thai Junta Chief Mulls Election Run
Thai junta chief Prayuth Chan-ocha is known for losing his temper in public, but recently he has displayed a softer side amid speculation.
Five Years After Coup, Thai Election Date Set for Late March
Five years after the military stormed to power in yet another coup, Thailand has finally announced an official election date scheduled for late March.