Thailand

  • Aug 1, 2014
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Thai junta legitimises rule with pliant new parliament

The NCPO-appointed National Legislative Assembly started work today, following its official...

Thailand
  • Jul 30, 2014
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Thai effort to woo investors belies 'reform' realities

The NCPO yesterday hosted a "Thailand is back" international conference to attract investors and...

Thailand
  • Jul 25, 2014
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Thai army reforms favour control over legitimacy

NCPO head General Prayuth Chan-ocha is expected to take over as interim prime minister, while Air...

Thailand
  • Jul 23, 2014
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Thai junta tightens grip to implement 'reforms'

General Prayuth Chan-ocha -- head of the military-led National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)...

Thailand
  • Jul 21, 2014
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Thai censorship laws augur long-term risks

The NCPO on Friday issued a new law obliging all media -- including state and privately-owned...

Thailand
  • Jul 8, 2014
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Japan's firms diversify regionally as Thai risks rise

Japanese investment in Thailand has grown markedly in recent decades, with Thailand receiving the...

Japan
  • Jul 4, 2014
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Diplomatic friction over Thai coup will be manageable

The decision by the US Embassy in Bangkok not to invite Thai generals to US Independence Day...

Thailand
  • Jul 2, 2014
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Thai coup will sow seeds of a new political crisis

The military-led National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is today expected to announce a...

Thailand