Thai PM offers election to end political crisis

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 16:38

Thailand`s embattled premier said Sunday she was willing to call an election to end the political crisis gripping the country -- but only if protesters seeking her overthrow accept the result.

Thai police step up security after warning of fresh protest

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 17:19

Thai authorities today began stepping up security around key state buildings after anti-government protesters vowed to make a final push to oust Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday.

Thailand King doesn`t mention protests, urges peace in his Birthday speech

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 10:15

After days of violence and chaos triggered by fierce anti-government protests, Thailand has finally something to cheer about – The King`s Birthday.

Indians in Thailand safe, Govt says it supports consultations

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 16:32

India on Tuesday said all its nationals are safe in Thailand, which is witnessing anti-government protests.

Open to talks but Thailand `People`s Council` unacceptable: Yingluck Shinawatra

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 14:07

Thailand PM Yingluck Shinawatra said that she was ready to do anything for peace but rejected the protesters’ demand of setting up a People’s Council, calling it unconstitutional.

Yingluck Shinawatra given 2-day ultimatum as Thai protesters call for strike

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 09:35

After a week of intense protests aimed at toppling PM Yingluck Shinwatra, Thailand protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban met her and gave her two days’ time to hand over power to people, without any bargaining, reports said Monday.

Thai protest leader meets PM, still adamant on govt`s removal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 22:53

Thailand`s anti-government leader on Sunday said he has met embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra demanding that she return ruling mandate to the people.

Five die in Thai anti-government clashes, PM flees police complex

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 14:27

At least five persons were killed as a week-long anti-government protests in Thailand on Sunday entered a dangerous phase when demonstrators launched a "people`s coup" on the embattled regime of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, forcing her to flee a secure police compound.

Thai capital braced for rival rallies

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 13:59

Thailand`s capital was braced for mass rival rallies on Saturday as opposition protesters marched on key communications firms after vowing a final push against the premier, while pro-government demonstrators converged on Bangkok.

Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra rules out snap polls

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 15:45

Yingluck Shinawatra, the prime minister of protests-marred Thailand, on Friday said she would not call snap elections despite pressure on her to do so.

Thai protesters target Army, ruling party headquarters

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 10:20

Defiant Thai opposition protesters stormed the Army headquarters and besieged Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra`s party offices on Friday, intensifying their fight to bring down her government.