Yingluck Shinawatra
Fugitive Thai PM Shows Up at Singapore Noodle Stall Bearing His Name
What, you think Thaksin Shinawatra's not going to eat at a hawker stall called "Thaksin Beef Noodle"?
Thai Junta Stalls Democratic Elections as Former PM Begins Corruption Trial
The electoral delay, which is the second since the military seized power, means the nation will not go to the polls until August 2016 at the earliest, some 27 months after the army's coup.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Wants to Shut Down Media Outlets That Don’t Praise the Government
Human rights groups are concerned that Thailand's freedom of the press is being irreconcilably curtailed under the military junta led by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Thailand Indicts Yingluck Shinawatra Over Controversial Rice Subsidy Scheme
The Thai military junta has filed criminal charges against the former prime minister over her divisive rice-buying policy that cost the country millions.
Thailand's Ousted Prime Minister Denies All Charges as Impeachment Trial Begins
Yingluck Shinawatra's supporters say the trial is a ploy by the junta to stifle her influence and keep her from running in promised upcoming elections.
Insult the Monarchy in Thailand and You'll Soon Be Headed to Prison
Designed to curb blasphemy or affronts to the royal family, Thailand's draconian lèse-majesté laws have been wielded to suppress any criticism of the monarchy and constitution.
The UN Has Condemned Thailand's Crackdown on Human Rights Advocates
Police officers broke up an event meant to publicize the state of human rights in the country since its military coup in May.
Ousted Thai Prime Minister Released From Army Camp as Anti-Coup Protests Intensify
Yingluck had been detained alongside over 100 people in an undisclosed location since she surrendered herself to the Thai army.
Thai Military Dissolves Senate Amid Anti-Coup Protests
Coup leaders consolidated their control of the country over the weekend, confirming they would now accept all lawmaking responsibilities.
Thailand Military Detains Former Prime Minister, Bars Leaders from Leaving the Country
Yingluck Shinawatra is being held in an undisclosed location after she responded to a military summons and was taken into custody on Friday.