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Thailand’s Yingluck Shinawatra went from prime minister to prisoner in two weeks

Global Scan

As Thailand’s military rolls out the nation’s latest coup, it is rounding up politicians, including the recently ousted prime minister. Meanwhile, a Washington power play means people will finally get to see the memo authorizing extra-judicial killings. And credit ratings agencies start judging climate change — in today’s Global Scan.As Thailand’s military rolls out the nation’s latest coup, it is rounding up politicians, including the recently ousted prime minister. Meanwhile, a Washington power play means people will finally get to see the memo authorizing extra-judicial killings. And credit ratings agencies start judging climate change — in today’s Global Scan.

Anti-government protesters carry signs against ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra as they march in central Bangkok May 8, 2014. Thailand's anti-corruption agency may decide on Thursday whether to pursue charges against Yingluck that could see her b

Thai judges throw out another elected prime minister

Global Politics
An anti-government protester blows a whistle and holds a banner during a rally in central Bangkok January 15, 2014.

Could the protests in Thailand lead to another coup?

Global Politics

Thai election may bring political and economic stability

State of emergency in Bangkok

Thailand’s political crisis escalates

The violence in the streets of Bangkok over the weekend was the worst in nearly 20 years, as anti-government protesters clashed with security forces.

Bangkok braces for dangerous floods

In Thailand, flooding has plagued large areas of the country since July, and now it appears to be headed for the city of Bangkok. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has issued an evacuation warning for suburbs of the area, which caused many citizens there to panic. Flood waters are flowing south toward Bangkok, and have already […]

The World

Asian Markets Get Boost from Thai Election

Arts, Culture & Media

The youngest sister of Thailand’s ousted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra is poised to become the country’s sixth leader in under five years. For more on Shinawatra’s political success, we speak with the two reporters.

Thailand Politically Divided Ahead of Elections

Conflict & Justice

The general elections this weekend are unlikely to help bridge a divided country.

The World

Mass protests in Thailand

Conflict & Justice

The prime minister of Thailand this morning rejected an ultimatum from anti-government protesters to call a snap election. Tens of thousands of demonstrators are currently in front of the army barracks in Bangkok where the prime minister has been staying.