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An anti-coup protester holds a ‘No Coup’ placard in front of Thai army soldiers during a gathering at the Victory Monument in Bangkok on May 25, 2014. (AFP PHOTO/ Manan VATSYAYANA)

Thai protesters test military’s resolve

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 25, 2014 | World

Bangkok, Reuters—Thailand’s military tightened its grip on power on Sunday as it moved to quell growing protests, saying anyone violating its orders would be tried in military court. It also took its first steps to revitalize a battered economy, saying nearly a...

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Thai Army Chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha (2-L) speaks to journalists next to Navy Chief Adm Narong Pipattanasai (L), Air Chief Marshall Prachin Chantong (2-R) and Police Chief Adul Saengsingkaew (R), during a press conference at the Army Club in Bangkok, Thailand, 20 May 2014. (EPA/RUNGROJ YONGRIT)

“This is not a coup” says Thai army, as martial law declared

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 20, 2014 | Uncategorized

Bangkok, Reuters—Thailand’s army declared martial law nationwide on Tuesday to restore order after six months of street protests that have left the country without a proper functioning government, but denied that the surprise move amounted to a military coup....

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Thai pro-government “Red Shirts protesters hold portrait of ousted Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra as they rally in Bangkok on May 10, 2014. (AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)

Thai government supporters gather to “defend democracy”

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 10, 2014 | World

Bangkok, Reuters—Supporters of Thailand’s beleaguered government gathered on Saturday on the outskirts of Bangkok saying they were determined to safeguard democracy and avert a coup as anti-government protesters, based at a central park, planned their...

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra waves at her supporters in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai court rules PM must step down

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 7, 2014 | World

Bangkok, Reuters—A Thai court found Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra guilty of violating the constitution on Wednesday and ordered her to step down, throwing the country into further political turmoil, although ministers not implicated in her case can remain in...

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Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra gives a traditional greeting as she arrives at the Constitutional Court in Bangkok on May 6, 201, to face allegations of abuse of power. (AFP Photo/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)

Thai court to rule Wednesday in abuse of power case against PM

by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 6, 2014 | World

Bangkok, Reuters—Thailand’s Constitutional Court said it will rule in an abuse of power case against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Wednesday, with a guilty verdict likely to force her from office and possibly bring her supporters onto the streets. That...