Tag: Thailand

In this photo taken May 25, 2014, a protester holds a banner during an anti-coup demonstration in Bangkok, Thailand. The last time Thailand's army seized power, in 2006, some called it "the smiling coup." It was bloodless, and for a time, it was calm. Last Thursday, Thailand's army seized power again, overthrowing a popularly elected administration that won a landslide vote three years earlier. But this time feels much different. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

After 2 coups in 8 years, fears over Thai future

Todd Pitman · May 29, 2014 3:43 am

A protester displays how his rights were violated during an anti-coup demonstration at the Victory Monument in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Thailand's new military junta aired videos Wednesday on television stations nationwide showing some of the prominent political figures it has detained as part of an effort to convince the public that detainees in army custody are being treated well. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

Thai junta pressuring opponents into silence

TODD PITMANTHANYARAT DOKSONE · May 28, 2014 3:44 pm

Thai Facebook users get censorship scare

Grant Peck · May 28, 2014 12:25 pm

Former Thai Education Minister Chaturon Chaisang, center, walks after being detained by soldiers after a news conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Thai troops detained the Cabinet minister who defiantly emerged from hiding on Tuesday to condemn last week's military coup and urge a return to civilian rule, in the first public appearance by any member of the ousted government. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Thai junta airs propaganda to show detainees OK

TODD PITMANTHANYARAT DOKSONE · May 28, 2014 8:17 am

A Western tourist tours Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, May 27, 2014. The drama of Thailand's military takeover has played out mainly in the political arena. While the army detains political leaders and issues stern warnings on TV, tourists are kicking back on the countryâs famed beaches and sightseeing in Bangkok. The main impact on visitors for now is a 10 p.m. curfew, which forces nightlife to close four hours earlier. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

From beaches to Bangkok, tourists ask ‘What coup?’

Jocelyn Gecker · May 28, 2014 4:39 am

Thai coup leader: Don’t protest, it’s no use

TODD PITMANTHANYARAT DOKSONE · May 26, 2014 6:27 pm

FILE - In this Tuesday, May 20, 2014 file photo, Thai Army Chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-Ocha greets back his junior upon his arrival at army club for a meeting with high ranking officials after declaring martial law in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's coup leader said the country's monarchy has officially endorsed him to run the country after the armed forces seized power last week. Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha said he received the endorsement Monday, May 26, formalizing his status as head of government at the army headquarters in Bangkok (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong, File)

Thai junta leader says king endorses coup

THANYARAT DOKSONETODD PITMAN · May 26, 2014 4:58 am

Thailand’s coup leader says monarchy officially endorses army junta

Washington Examiner · May 26, 2014 4:28 am

A protester is detained by Thai soldiers during an anti-coup demonstration at the Victory Monument in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, May 24, 2014. Thailand's coup leaders said Saturday that they would keep former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Cabinet members and anti-government protest leaders detained for up to a week to give them "time to think" and to keep the country calm. They also summoned outspoken academics to report to the junta. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

Thai coup leader warns against protests

TODD PITMANTHANYARAT DOKSONE · May 25, 2014 4:42 am

Thai police officers and soldiers examine the site where a bomb exploded at a super store in Pattani province, southern Thailand Saturday, May 24, 2014 Police say at least nine bombs have exploded in Thailand's restive south, killing two people and wounding dozens. The blasts were in a southern province that is facing an Islamic insurgency. (AP Photo/Sumeth Panpetch)

Bombs in southern Thailand kill 3, wound 63

Washington Examiner · May 25, 2014 1:53 am

An anti-coup protester holds a banner and shouts during a demonstration at the Victory Monumet in Bangkok, Thailand Saturday, May 24, 2014. Thailand's coup leaders said Saturday that they would keep former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Cabinet members and anti-government protest leaders detained for up to a week to give them "time to think" and to keep the country calm. They also summoned outspoken academics to report to the junta. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

US pulls out from military exercises in Thailand

Washington Examiner · May 24, 2014 10:39 pm

Thai soldiers link arms as they monitor the protest against the coup outside a shopping complex in Bangkok, Thailand Saturday, May 24, 2014. Thailand's coup leaders said Saturday they will keep former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Cabinet members and anti-government protest leaders detained for up to a week to give them "time to think" and to keep the country calm. They also summoned outspoken academics to report to the junta. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

News Guide: Military carries out coup in Thailand

Washington Examiner · May 24, 2014 5:17 pm