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Thai Parliament Picks Real Estate Mogul as Next Prime Minister
Months of political chaos have culminated in the selection of Srettha Thavisin, a businessman seen as amenable to royalists and the military-appointed Senate.
Thai Court Dismisses Pita’s Renomination
Pita Limjaroenrat won a surprise victory in the general election, but his attempts to form a government and become the nation’s next premier have been thwarted.
Thai PM Vote: Lawmakers Block Move Forward Party’s Candidate
Demonstrations unfolded after lawmakers prevented a progressive candidate from contesting a vote for prime minister. Another vote will be held next week. Here’s what to know.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Vote Puts Coalition at Risk
The progressive Move Forward Party has failed to form a government, leaving members of the liberal opposition scrambling to find alternatives.
Burger King Thailand’s ‘Real Cheeseburger’: All Cheese, No Meat
The latest fast-food stunt to sweep the internet is the “Real Cheeseburger” from Burger King Thailand, 20 slices of American cheese on a bun with no sauce or meat.
Election Probe in Thailand Targets Pita Limjaroenrat
Activists say the case against the candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, is part of a broader effort to nullify election results and further erode democracy in Thailand.
In Thailand, Defamation Lawsuits Can Make Free Speech Costly
In Thailand, companies and people in positions of power often use libel suits to intimidate and punish activists and critics.
Readers in Asia: What Does L.G.B.T.Q. Life Look Like Where You Live?
We may include your response in a June edition of the Asia Pacific Morning Briefing.