"that he still had confidence in the Thai economy. The meeting covered the exchange of ideas on different matters, including relationships in trade and investment between the two countries. Hu Jintao, Chinese leader praised Abhisit's ability to maintain a strong relationship that has been established for 35 years. After the first official visit of Abhisit to China, President Hu declared that both of the governments would support each other in diplomatic relations in the region and economics, especially international trading and investment. Abhisit noted that the transportation system that links the northern part of Thailand and China would be developed"
"the 74 senators selected from the nominations. The senators will serve six-year terms. The appointed senators are considered to be closer to the outgoing military administration, while among the elected senators a substantial number are closely connected to deposed former PM Thaksin. A prominent critic of Thaksin and anti-corruption activist also appeared to have been elected. On 13 March 2008, the Senate President was elected. The former Appeals Court president Prasopsuk Boondej, a nominated senator, received 78 votes. Thaweesak Khidbanchong, considered to be close to former minister Newin Chidchob, received 45 votes; General Lertrat Ratanawanit, reportedly closely connected to the"
"King Bhumibol. The parties ""Bhumjaithai"" and ""Chartthaipattana"" formed a pre-campaign electoral alliance pledging to support whichever party won. The parties were members of Abhisit's coalition. Red Shirt leaders Jatuporn Prompan and Nisit Sinthuprai had been jailed for months on charges of violating national security and insulting King Bhumibol following the 2010 crackdown on the Red Shirts. They had been released on bail, but the bail was revoked immediately after Abhisit announced the 2011 elections. They were not allowed to vote in the elections. Abhisit unveiled a slate of candidates highlighted by 30 celebrities and heirs of political families, including Chitpas"
"Burma. The principal objective of the army commander was to procure opium. Diplomatic relations were established in 1948. Both countries are members of the ASEAN. Recently, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made clear that dialogue encouraging political change is a priority for Thailand, but not through economic sanctions. He also made clear to reconstruct temples damaged in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. However, there were tensions over detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with Thailand calling for her release. She was released in 2010. The 2010 Burma Border clashes were a series of ongoing skirmishes between the Myanmar Armed Forces"
"executive and legislative branches. Fourth, leaders of several factions that were later split from the disbanded TRT were barred from politics for five years, including TRT's party leader Chaturon Chaisang, former Thaksin's close aide and hopeful premiere candidate Somkid Jatusripitak, ""Macchima"" faction leader Somsak Thepsuthin, and Suwat Liptapanlop. It is uncertain how the absence of these high-profile politicians will influence the outcome of the elections to be held by the end of 2007. Fifth, soon after the ruling became public, Sonthi Boonyaratglin, the leader of the Council for Democratic Reform, announced publicly that selective amnesty to the punished politicians was"
"Kosaisuk, Jitrapat Kridakorn, Sakonthi Pattiyakul, Sombat Thamrongthanyawong, Seri Wongmontha, Thanom Onketphol, Luang Pu Buddha Issara or Suvit Thongprasert, Sawit Kaewwan, Komsan Thongsiri, Suchart Srisang, Dr Rawi Matchamadol and Nopporn Muangthaen—on 24 February 2014. A PDRC lawyer explained that the court dismissed the DSI's request because the facts surrounding the PDRC protests had changed. On 7 February 2014, a six-hour EC meeting was convened and EC member Somchai explained afterwards that if elections were to be held in the 28 constituencies in which candidates were not able to register for polls, a written royal decree from the government would be necessary."
"all the country's parties, and he also asked for the lifting of a state of emergency that Samak imposed on 2 September. Embattled Samak Sundaravej abandoned his bid to regain the premiership, and he also resigned from the PPP's leadership. Meanwhile, PPP's chief party spokesmen, Kudeb Saikrachang and Kan Thiankaew, announced on 13 September that caretaker prime minister Somchai Wongsawat, caretaker justice minister Sompong Amornwiwat, and PPP Secretary-General Surapong Suebwonglee were PPP's candidates for premiership. However, Suriyasai Katasila of People's Alliance for Democracy (a group of royalist businessmen, academics and activists) vowed to continue its occupation of Government House if"
"to desert the government coalition, and organising a new parliamentary majority led by the Democrat Party and Abhisit Vejjajiva. On 14 January 2010, Anupong ordered the suspension of Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol, the controversial ""Seh Daeng"", after an inquiry committee found that Khattiya had publicly proclaimed his loyalty to the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (""Red Shirts""), a political group supporting Thaksin Shinawatra, breaching military discipline. The following day, Anupong's office in the Royal Thai Army headquarters was attacked by unknown parties using an M79 grenade launcher. The unoccupied office was slightly damaged. During the 2010 ""Red Shirts"" uprising,"
"a unifying force for the country. In December 2009, pro-Abhisit academic Chirmsak Pinthong wrote an influential article in Naew Nah newspaper where he said that the nation was already in a state of civil war, although the slaughter had yet to begin. Abhisit enacted numerous security measures throughout February and March 2010 to suppress the Red-Shirt protests. In February 2010, Abhisit established 38 security centres in the North and Northeast to facilitate crackdowns against anti-government and anti-coup protesters. 5,000 Army troops (54 companies) were deployed in 200 checkpoints to prevent protesters from entering Bangkok. In total, about 20,000 security personnel"
"both Samak Sundaravej and Somchai Wongsawat's brief terms as Prime Minister, Korn served as Shadow Finance Minister for the Democrat Party. On December 2, 2008, the Constitutional Court dissolved the People's Power Party. Abhisit Vejjajiva was subsequently appointed as Prime Minister after a parliamentary vote. Korn was appointed Finance Minister in the Abhisit administration in December 2009. Korn's significant achievements as Minister of Finance include: a 117-billion-baht stimulus package initiated in January 2009 and a second stimulus package(), valued over 1.4 trillion baht over 2010 - 2012. Most of the funds was spent in improving infrastructure in Thailand especially in"
"310 votes against 163 for Abhisit Vejjejava of the Democrat Party. He was endorsed as Prime Minister by the king on the next day. On 6 February, his Cabinet, including himself as Minister of Defense, was endorsed by the king and sworn in. Samak angrily insisted he was the country's real leader on 29 February 2008 despite the triumphant return from exile of deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra, the man considered the driving force behind the new government. Samak Sundaravej ended his campaign to regain his position on 12 September 2008. Mr Samak's decision was revealed on 11 September by Theerapol"
"- Governor of Bokeo province Dr Chaleun Yiapaoher - Minister of Justice Mr Soulivong Daravong - Minister of Energy and Mines Ms Bounpheng Mounphosay Dr Phandouangchit Vongsa Mr Khamboun Douangpanya Major General Chansamone Chanyalath Dr Khampheuy Panmalaythong Mr Vilayvanh Phomkhe Mr Khamsane Souvong Dr Sinlavong Khoutphaythoune Dr Khamphanh Phommathat Prof. Dr Somkot Mangnomek Mr Sonesay Siphandone Dr Nam Vinhaket Mr Tong Yerthor Ms Sisay Leudetmounsone Major General Sanyahak Phomvihane (son of Kaysone Phomvihane, died 2013) Prof. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune Mr Khambay Damlath Mr Sommad Pholsena Mr Somdy Douangdy Mr Phouphet Khamphounvong Prof. Dr Bosengkham Vongdara Dr Lien Thikeo Prof. Dr"
"1959 and later raised to the embassy level. Relations between Burma and Thailand focus mainly on economic issues and trade. There is sporadic conflict with Thailand over the alignment of the border. Recently, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva made it clear that dialogue encouraging political change is a priority for Thailand, but not through economic sanctions. He also publicised intentions to help reconstruct temples damaged in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis. However, there were tensions over detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, with Thailand calling for her release. She was released in 2010. In the Thaksin Shinawatra administration, relations have"
"the People's Power Party, ousting Somchai Wongsawat as prime minister. By the end of 2008, a coalition government led by Abhisit Vejjajiva's Democrat Party was formed: ""[The] legitimacy of the Abhisit government has been questioned since the first day that the Democrat party took the office in 2008 as it was allegedly formed by the military in a military camp"". The government was under pressure from the US financial crisis and the Red Shirts, who refused to acknowledge Abhisit Vejjajiva's prime ministry and called for new elections as soon as possible. However, Abhisit rejected the call until he dissolved the"
"evident or widespread in Myanmar. Despite the fact that there were elections held in 2010, the military still held the power to nominate its representatives to 25% of the seats in parliament. There are, however, factions within the military power that all vie for political dominance. With the civilian aspect of joint-governance absent, unlike in other countries in the region, nearly all dissent and power struggles emerge from the military. In the mid-20th century, there were many British officials in Singapore, and many within the country believed that it would be unnecessary to invest heavily in defense in the near-future."
"attempts to negotiate a ceasefire failed. More than 80 civilians and six soldiers were killed, and more than 2,100 injured by the time the military violently put down the protest on 19 May. Popular opposition against Abhisit Vejjajiva's government rose throughout 2009, due to the controversial 2008 ""judicial coup"" that banned the Palang Prachachon Party and ""silent coup"" that allowed the Democrats to form a coalition government. In February 2010, Abhisit tightened security in anticipation of the Supreme Court's ruling to seize Thaksin Shinawatra's bank accounts frozen since the 2006 military coup. The UDD did not protest, but announced protests"
"Minister and Deputy Prime Minister during his government. Prasertsuwan was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand in 1995, a position he held until September 1996. In 1997, he was named to the rank of major general in a special case. Booneua Prasertsuwan, who was 97 years old, died at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok on October 13, 2016, the same day as the passing of the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej. Prasertsuwan was married to Duangnet Prasertsuwan; the couple had one son, Nathawut Prasertsuwan, a politician and former MP for Suphan Buri Province. Booneua Prasertsuwan Booneua Prasertsuwan, also"
"Pracharat, is the same as the ruling junta's key policy initiative. Co-founder Suchart Jantarachotikul is a retired army colonel who was a classmate of Prayut Chan-o-cha at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, shortly served as a member of parliament of the New Aspiration Party representing Songkhla Province in 1992 and was a member of the junta-appointed National Reform Steering Assembly from 2015 to 2017. The party is supported by the ""Sam Mitr"" (""Three Friends"" or ""Three Allies"") group of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's cabinet ministers: Somsak Thepsuthin, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, and current deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak. The group"
"Turakij (Bangkok Business). He is a big fan of esports and gaming such as Minecraft and Arena of Valor. Facebook page Twitter feed Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit (; ) is a Thai politician currently serving as the leader of Future Forward Party. From 2002 to early 2018, Thanathorn was the Vice-President of the Thai Summit Group, Thailand's largest auto parts manufacturer. Thanathorn co-founded the Future Forward Party in March 2018. He was unanimously elected as the party’s leader during its first public meeting in May 2018. Thanathorn was born and raised in Bangkok, the second child of five. His mother,"
"Eksavang Vongvichit Mr Khamla Lorlonsy Mr Xaysi Santivong Dr Khampheng Saysompheng Mr Khamhoung Heuangvongsy Brigadier General Souvone Leuangbounmy Mr Khammeung Phongthady Brigadier General Somkeo Silavong Mr Khamjane Vongphosy Mr Pan Noymany Prof. Dr Soukkongseng Saignaleuth Mr Khamphanh Sitthidampha Mr Khamla Lingnasone Mr Khampheuy Bouddavieng Ms Sounthone Xayachack Brigadier General Thongloy Silivong Comprises 69 permanent members and 8 substitutes: Bounnhang Vorachit - General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, President of Laos Pany Yathotou - member of Politburo, President of the National Assembly Thongloun Sisoulith - member of Politburo, Prime Minister Bounthong Chitmany - member of Politburo and Secretariat, President"
"July, the Election Commission ordered the re-elections to be held in Sukhothai province and Nong Khai Province. It also ordered a recount in Yala Province. Abhisit enacted on 29 July the """", by which the National Assembly, both the House of Representatives and the Senate, convened on Monday, 1 August 2011 at Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. The state ceremony of opening the National Assembly was presided over by Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn instead of his aged father who has been confined in hospital for so long. In this first joint session of the National Assembly, Somsak Kiatsuranont has been elected as"
"UDD leaders surrendered to police and told protesters to give themselves up. Dozens of arson attacks soon broke out nationwide. A curfew was declared and troops were authorized to shoot on sight anybody inciting unrest. In Thailand, a series of political protests against the Democrat Party-led government occurred in March to May 2010 as a result of an ongoing political crisis. Anger against Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's government was high throughout 2009, due to the controversial legal and military maneuvering that led to the formation of the government. In February 2010, Abhisit tightened security in anticipation of a controversial"
"leader of the Democrat Party. Nattawut joined the National Development Party in 2001 and moved to the Thai Rak Thai Party (TRT) of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in 2005. Inside TRT, he formed a faction together with his ""buddies"" and political allies Jatuporn Prompan and Veera Musikapong. After the overthrow of Thaksin and the forced dissolution of TRT, he represented the People's Power Party in the 2007 Thai elections. He became Deputy Spokesman for the Samak Sundaravej government on February 6, 2008. On October 7, 2008, he became the spokesman for the Somchai Wongsawat government. Nattawut, alongside Jatuporn and Veera,"
"formal military rule in the country, with reformist Thein Sein becoming the country’s first civilian president in half a century. While by-elections held in April 2012 included numerous reports of fraud, the opposition National League for Democracy, including leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, won seats after contesting their first elections since 1991. In 2011-2012 hundreds of political prisoners were released and legislative changes re-establishing labour rights in the country. Reforms have also extended to the country’s strict information control regime. Beginning in September 2011, the historically pervasive levels of Internet censorship were significantly reduced. International news sites,"
"as high as 200 billion Baht and resulting in 257,000 jobs lost. 2009 Thai political unrest A series of political demonstrations and following unrest occurred in Thailand from 26 March to 14 April 2009 in Bangkok and Pattaya against the government of Abhisit Vejjajiva and the military crackdown that followed. Up to 100,000 people demonstrated in central Bangkok at the height of the protests. On 17 December 2008, Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of the Democrat Party, was named Prime Minister, after the Constitutional Court of Thailand banned then-Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat from politics for five years. In March 2009, Thaksin Shinawatra"
"Representatives was set for 3 July. Election-related violence began immediately after the election date was set. Pracha Prasopdee, ex-MP for Samut Prakan Province who had won all five of the previous elections, was shot in the back on the night of 10 May. Bail was immediately revoked for opposition leaders Jatuporn Prompan and Nisit Sinthuprai for allegedly violating national security and insulting King Bhumibol after they were released from jail. The opposition leaders were originally jailed for months as part of the 2010 Thai military crackdown on protesters and had been released on bail. They lost their parliamentary immunity after"
"and a new constitution with free and open elections. In Asia, the country of Burma (also known as Myanmar) had long been ruled by a military junta; however, in 2011, the government changed to allow certain voting rights and released democracy-leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest. However, Burma still will not allow Suu Kyi to run for election and still has major human rights problems and not full democratic rights. However, this was later partially abrogated with the election of Suu Kyi's national league for democracy party and her appointment as the de facto leader of Burma (Myanmar)"
"won 81% of the seats in Parliament, but the results were nullified, as the military refused to hand over power, resulting in an international outcry. She had, however, already been detained under house arrest before the elections. She remained under house arrest for almost 15 of the 21 years from 1989 to 2010, becoming one of the world's most prominent political prisoners. Her party boycotted the 2010 elections, resulting in a decisive victory for the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party. Aung San Suu Kyi became a Pyithu Hluttaw MP while her party won 43 of the 45 vacant seats"
"a PPP candidate were nominated: ""We would accept anyone as prime minister, as long as he is not from the People's Power Party."" On 14 September the state of emergency was lifted. The ruling People Power Party, on 15 September 2008, named Somchai Wongsawat, candidate for prime minister to succeed Samak Sundaravej. The PPP will endorse Somchai, and his nomination will be set for a parliamentary vote on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in a corruption case against Thaksin and his wife, to be promulgated after the parliament vote for the new prime minister. On 4 October"
"the Bhumjaithai Party, the Puea Pandin Party, the Chartthaipattana Party, and the Rum Chart Pattana Party. The defection of the powerful Friends of Newin Group came about due to the alleged coercion by Army Commander General Anupong Paochinda, a move that Senator Khamnoon Sitthisamarn called an ""Anupong-style coup"". The Democrat-led coalition was able to endorse Abhisit as Prime Minister. Abhisit became Prime Minister after winning a vote in parliament on 15 December 2008. Abhisit was formally endorsed by King Bhumibol Adulyadej as Prime Minister on 17 December 2008. Key appointments in Abhisit's government included PAD leader Kasit Piromya as Foreign"
"Boviengkham Vongdara Viengthong Siphandone (daughter of the Khamtay Siphandone) Sonethanou Thammavong (son of the Thongsing Thammavong) - General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sengdeuane Lachanthaboun Vilayvong Bouddakham Somphao Phaysith Thansamay Kommasith Thongsalith Mangnomek Bounchanh Sinthavong Sisouvanh Vongchomsy Phet Phomphiphak Phongsavanh Sitthavong Khamphanh Pheuyavong Phetsakhone Luang-aphay Vidong Sayasone Anouphab Tounalom Sinthavong Xayakone Bounthong Divixay Souphanh Keomixay Vanxay Phengxoumma Phetthavone Philavanh Santiphab Phomvihane A list of the alternative Party Central Committee members: Buakham Vorachit Buakhong Nammavong Sonexay Sitphaxay Baykham Khattiya Alounxay Sounnalath Suansavanh Viyaket Phoxay Sayasone Laopaoxong Navongxay 5th Congress in 1991: Souphanouvong"
"pro-Thaksin National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), commonly known as the ""Red Shirts"". Jatuporn led the Red-shirts in the massive 2010 Thai political protests that seized control of downtown Bangkok and culminated in violence in April and May. Jatuporn, Nattawut Saikua and other Red-Shirt leaders surrendered to police to prevent further bloodshed following the military crackdown on 19 May 2010. Jatuporn, along with Nisit Sinthuprai, was jailed on terrorism charges for alleged involvement in the shooting of Army Major General ""Seh Daeng"" Khattiya Sawasdipol, after bail was denied on 12 May 2011. Jatuporn, number 8 on the Pheu"
"In Nepal, the governance has struggled to come in the side of democracy and it only showed signs in the recent past, basically in the 21st century, to support the democratic system. The political situation in Sri Lanka has been dominated by an increasingly assertive Sinhalese nationalism, and the emergence of a Tamil separatist movement under LTTE, which was suppressed in May 2009. Myanmar's politics is dominated by a military Junta, which has sidelined the democratic forces led by Aung San Suu Kyi. South Asia South Asia or Southern Asia, is a term used to represent the southern region of"