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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, Couples Celebrate Historic Day

Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage, marking a historic milestone for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia.

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Thailand’s new prime minister inherits a $14 billion cash handout problem and a sluggish economy

Thailand’s economy isn’t growing as fast as its peers.

Fortune

Thailand’s youngest ever prime minister: a new veneer for old power structures

On 16 August, Thailand elected its youngest-ever prime minister, the 38-year-old Paetongtarn “Ing” Shinawatra. The daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a dominant and controversial figure in Thai politics, Paetongtarn has led the Pheu Thai (For Thais) party, Thailand’s second-largest party, since 2023.

The Conversation

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Anger at Thailand’s top court as voters become numb to political chaos

Frustration brews among voters after banning of progressive Move Forward party and removal of Srettha Thavisin as prime minister

The Guardian - AU

From Working In McDonalds To Thailand's Youngest Prime Minister: Meet Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand's youngest Prime Minister, has risen from working at McDonald's to leading the nation with a commitment to economic reform and political continuity.

International Business Times UK

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra? Thai parliament votes for past prime minister's daughter as PM

The 37-year-old only entered politics in 2021 and is already seen as the puppet of her powerful family

Evening Standard

Thailand’s democracy has taken another hit, but the country’s progressive forces won’t be stopped

After two tumultuous weeks in Thai politics, the country has a new prime minister and new opposition party in parliament. The sweeping changes have demonstrated yet again the power of the Constitutional Court over Thailand’s fragile democratic institutions.

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Thailand's king formally endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as next prime minister

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally endorsed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's next prime minister on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Thailand’s Paetongtarn Shinawatra sworn in as PM after royal sign-off

The economy in the divided country will be the new young leader’s ‘bread and butter’ issue, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Thai King Appoints Shinawatra Heiress As New PM

The Thai king on Sunday formally appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of controversial billionaire ex-premier Thaksin, as Thailand's new prime minister.

International Business Times

Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister?

What’s happened in Thailand and why was former PM Srettha Thavisin dismissed from the top job?

Al Jazeera

Thai Lawmakers Elect Shinawatra Heiress As PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra -- the youngest leader in Thailand's history as a constitutional monarchy and the second woman premier after her aunt Yingluck -- assumes office after two court rulings that threw the kingdom's politics into turmoil.

International Business Times

Thailand's Parliament Elects Paetongtarn Shinawatra As Prime Minister

Paetongtarn Shinawatra set to become Thailand's next prime minister, succeeding her aunt Yingluck. Political landscape in flux.

Top News

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest prime minister

Daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra approved as PM after frantic negotiations triggered by ousting of Srettha Thavisin

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Al Jazeera

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s next PM, youngest ever

The 37-year-old daughter of tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra is the third member of the family to lead the country.

International Business Times

Thai Lawmakers To Elect New Prime Minister

Thai lawmakers will vote Friday on whether to appoint Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's new prime minister, elevating a third member of the Shinawatra dynasty to the kingdom's top job.

The Independent UK

Thai courts that have disbanded multiple governments are accused of setting back democracy

Wednesday’s decision by Thailand’s Constitutional Court to oust Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin after just under a year in office was jarring

The Conversation

Thailand’s conservative elites oust prime minister and ban opposition

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has dissolved the country’s largest opposition party and official winner of the 2023 general election, Move Forward. The same court has now dismissed Thailand’s prime minister, Srettha Thavisin, in an ethics case for appointing a cabinet minister who was once jailed.

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Al Jazeera

‘Big shock’: Thailand faces political upheaval as PM removed from office

Thailand’s constitutional court made its second bombshell ruling in a week as it ousted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

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Thailand's Pheu Thai Party Nominates New Prime Minister

Thailand's Pheu Thai party seeks new prime minister amid political challenges and royal defamation law controversy. Coalition partners back candidate. Move...

International Business Times

Party Of Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra To Choose New Candidate For Premier

The party of Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra meets on Thursday to choose a candidate for prime minister, a day after the kingdom's top court dismissed incumbent premier Srettha Thavisin over an ethics violation.

International Business Times

Thai Ruling Party Meets To Choose New Candidate For PM

Thailand's ruling party meets Thursday to choose a candidate for prime minister after a court dismissed incumbent Srettha Thavisin in an ethics case, deepening the kingdom's political uncertainty a week after the main opposition party was dissolved.

Bangkok Post

Srettha dismissed as PM

The Constitutional Court has found Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin guilty of a gross violation of ethics for appointing ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a cabinet minister. The ruling resulted in Mr Srettha being dismissed after less than a year in office.

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Thailand's Prime Minister Dismissed For Ethics Violation

Thailand's Constitutional Court dismisses PM Srettha Thavisin, leading to political upheaval and economic uncertainty.

International Business Times

Thai Court Sacks PM Over Ethics Case

Thailand's Constitutional Court sacked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, branding him dishonest in a ruling in an ethics case that throws the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.

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