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Chaithawat Tulathon has been involved in Thailand’s progressive political movement for more than five years.

Chaithawat Tulathon, a former political magazine editor, will head the progressive party after Pita Limjaroenrat stepped down earlier this month.

Thailand's opposition Move Forward named a new leader on Saturday after Pita Limjaroenrat, who led the party to a stunning election victory in May, was thwarted in his efforts to become premier.

The country went months without naming a new prime minister, only for Parliament to elect Srettha Thavisin, a candidate that many frustrated voters say represents the establishment.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Signed by police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas, the order states that “the cover and the articles represent the attitude of the author to defame, insult or threaten the King, the Queen, the Heir to the throne or the Regent; or to undermine national security, social stability or good morals.” World News | Thailand Bans Book on King Vajiralongkorn Before Its Publication.

Thailand's greedy and obscene ruling class has struck again, this time preventing a second vote on Pita Limjaroenrat's second effort to get approved as prime minister. As has become common in the courts in recent years, the old guard, military-backed, royalists in parliament decided to make up the rules in order to prevent Pita being…

When 15-year-old Thanalop "Yok" Phalanchai's anti-uniform protest began in June, she became the centre of public attention throughout Thailand.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) stated on Saturday that a member of a banned Cambodian opposition group was arrested in Bangkok

Thais will be voting in a closely fought election that is seen as a referendum on whether it is illegal to criticise the Thai monarchy. The election could determine whether the nation will revive its once-vibrant democracy or slide further toward authoritarian rule, with royalists firmly in power

(Written by Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita Suhartono) When Thais go to the polls Sunday, they will be voting in a closely fought election that is seen, in part, as a referendum on whether it is illegal to criticize the Thai monarchy.Recommended for you1In Pakistan’s political crisis, Imran’s battle with Army chief Munir2What Prince Harry’s lawsuits […]