Thai junta pegs economic fortunes to China as uncertainty looms

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 06:33:41 +0000

Thai junta pegs economic fortunes to China as uncertainty looms

After generals seized power in Thailand in 2014, they turned to Beijing to buff up their vision of a country buoyed by China-backed infrastructure.

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Thai party fighting for survival after gaffe with princess

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:44:30 +0000

BANGKOK: The Thai political party that took the unprecedented and ultimately unsuccessful step of nominating a member of the royal family as its candidate for prime minister was fighting for…READ

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Thailand puzzles over political surprises from royals

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sat, 09 Feb 2019 14:21:14 +0000

King Maha Vajiralongkorn

A Thai political party swore loyalty to the king Saturday, a day after its stunning decision to nominate the monarch’s sister as its candidate for prime minister backfired when the king called the move inappropriate and unconstitutional.

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Thai princess makes unprecedented move into Thai politics with run for PM

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:25:41 +0000

Thai princess makes unprecedented move into Thai politics with run for PM

A Thai princess will run for prime minister in March elections, in an unprecedented entry by a royal into frontline politics.

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