Articles in the Politics Category
Thais hold more migrants amid row
The Thai military takes into custody more Burmese refugees, amid accusations they cast previous groups adrift at sea.
The Thai military takes into custody more Burmese refugees, amid accusations they cast previous groups adrift at sea.
Activists Welcome New Thai Government’s Policy Stance on Burma
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says government would look to encourage reform in Burma through process of 'flexible engagement'
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says government would look to encourage reform in Burma through process of 'flexible engagement'
Thai Rice Farmers Under Siege
Falling prices among factors undermining rice farmers and production in Thailand, world's largest exporter of rice
Falling prices among factors undermining rice farmers and production in Thailand, world's largest exporter of rice
UN Calls for Increased Investment in Agriculture for Developing Countries
UNCTAD Secretary-General calls for more investment and development assistance into agricultural sectors to end 'permanent food crisis'
UNCTAD Secretary-General calls for more investment and development assistance into agricultural sectors to end 'permanent food crisis'
Thai Prime Minister Promises to End Country’s Political Conflicts
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he wants priority given to national reconciliation and economic recovery
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he wants priority given to national reconciliation and economic recovery
Amnesty International Says Thailand Abusing Muslim Detainees
Report says Thai security forces systematically engaging in torture, other ill-treatment in violence-plagued southern provinces in efforts to end Muslim insurgency
Report says Thai security forces systematically engaging in torture, other ill-treatment in violence-plagued southern provinces in efforts to end Muslim insurgency
Thailand’s savage southern conflict
The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the bloody conflict in Thailand's south, after a report alleges state abuses have taken place there.
The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the bloody conflict in Thailand's south, after a report alleges state abuses have taken place there.
Elections strengthen new Thai PM
Results from 29 by-elections in Thailand show new PM Abhisit Vejjajiva's government wins 20 seats, strengthening his coalition.
Results from 29 by-elections in Thailand show new PM Abhisit Vejjajiva's government wins 20 seats, strengthening his coalition.
Key election test for new Thai PM
By-elections are held in Thailand for 29 parliamentary seats, a first public test for the country's new government.
By-elections are held in Thailand for 29 parliamentary seats, a first public test for the country's new government.
Thai FM discusses plans for south
Thailand's foreign minister tells the BBC a new civilian body will administer the country's restive south, replacing the military.
Thailand's foreign minister tells the BBC a new civilian body will administer the country's restive south, replacing the military. 
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