Pheu Thai Party

Thailand elections: Why it is now or never for the Shinawatras

The Shinawatra family have been a dominant presence in Thai politics for over 20 years — parties linked to the family have won the most seats at every election since 2001. But in Thai politics, securing the most seats is no guarantee of victory

Thailand’s new cabinet sworn in after five years of military rule; power still in hands of military allies

Thailand electorate votes in general elections after nearly five years of military rule; exiled ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in fray

Polling began on Sunday after nearly five years of military rule in Thailand where around 51 million voters are eligible to exercise their franchise, South China Morning Post reported.

Yingluck Shinawatra

Yingluck Shinawatra becomes Thailand's first woman PM

Yingluck Shinawatra today became Thailand''s first woman Prime Minister, a month after her Puea Thai party crushed the ruling Democrats at the hustings.