Tag: Thailand

US reviews Thailand aid, military ties after coup

Matthew Pennington · May 22, 2014 8:34 pm

An anti-government protester reads a newspaper during a gathering Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Journalists and rights groups have criticized the army for primarily targeting the press rather than protesters, underscoring the precarious state of press freedom in Thailand in the wake of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha's unexpected declaration of martial law this week and his decision Thursday to take control of the government. Of the 12 edicts issued Tuesday by the newly formed Peace and Order Maintaining Command, the military committee set up to oversee the army intervention, at least five concern media censorship. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

In Thailand, press early casualty of Army takeover

Todd Pitman · May 22, 2014 3:03 pm

Thai army chief announces coup to restore stability after political deadlock

Washington Examiner · May 22, 2014 10:07 am

A Thai soldier checks barbed wire while guarding a road near pro-government demonstration site on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Thailand's army chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha assumed the role of mediator Wednesday by summoning the country's key political rivals for face-to-face talks one day after imposing martial law. The meeting ended without any resolution, however, underscoring the profound challenge the army faces in trying to end the country's crisis. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

With martial law, Thai government nearly powerless

Todd Pitman · May 22, 2014 2:54 am

A Thai military police officer stands next to a line of soldiers standing guard outside the Army Club in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Thailand's army chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-Ocha assumed the role of mediator Wednesday by summoning the country's key political rivals for face-to-face talks one day after imposing martial law. The meeting ended without any resolution, however, underscoring the profound challenge the army faces in trying to end the country's crisis. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Thai army chief assumes role as crisis mediator

THANYARAT DOKSONEJOCELYN GECKER · May 21, 2014 12:52 pm

A Buddhist monk offers energy drink to Thai soldiers guarding a pedestrian overfly near the site where pro-government demonstrators stage a rally on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, May 20, 2014. As Thailand finishes its first day under martial law, there are some questions that the military action raises. Many wonder if the arrival of soldiers in the streets of Bangkok constitutes a military coup, and how it affects people living in the Thai capital or visiting. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

Day 2 of martial law in Thailand stirs confusion

THANYARAT DOKSONETODD PITMAN · May 21, 2014 3:16 am

Residents stop to take a photograph of themselves at a military checkpoint in central Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement before dawn Tuesday that it said was aimed at keeping the country stable after six months of sometimes violent political unrest. The military, however, denied a coup d'etat was underway. (AP Photo/Kiko Rosario)

Martial law in Thailand gives rise to selfies

Washington Examiner · May 20, 2014 12:10 pm

A Thai soldier stands guard outside the Thai police headquarters Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's army declared martial law before dawn Tuesday in a surprise announcement it said was aimed at keeping the country stable after six months of sometimes violent political unrest. The military, however, denied a coup d'etat was underway. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thailand under martial law and what it means

Washington Examiner · May 20, 2014 5:23 am

A Thai soldier mans his machine gun atop a military vehicle outside the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) after soldiers were sent in to seize the center Tuesday, May 20, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's army declared martial law in a surprise announcement in Bangkok before dawn on Tuesday, intensifying the turbulent nation's deepening political crisis. The military, however, denied a coup d'etat was underway. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

Thailand’s army declares martial law, denies coup

THANYARAT DOKSONETODD PITMAN · May 20, 2014 3:15 am

An anti-government protester blows a whistle and show money which they will donate to their leader Suthep Thaugsuban during a march through streets in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, May 19, 2014. Thailand's political crisis deepened last week when the Constitutional Court removed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for nepotism along with nine Cabinet members in a case that many viewed as politically motivated. Protesters say Yingluck's removal is not enough, though. She was simply replaced by Niwattumrong, who was a deputy premier from the ruling party.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai prime minister tells senators he won’t resign

Thanyarat Doksone · May 19, 2014 12:56 pm

Thai police investigate following an overnight shooting attack at Democracy Monument in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, May 15, 2014. Explosions and an overnight shooting attack on opposition demonstrators in Thailand's capital killed at least two people Thursday, the latest spasm of violence to hit Bangkok since protesters launched a campaign to oust the government six months ago. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

July elections in Thailand ‘unlikely’ amid crisis

Thanyarat Doksone · May 15, 2014 10:41 am

Attack on Thai protesters kills 2, wounds 22

Thanyarat Doksone · May 15, 2014 2:33 am