As tensions esclate, PM Shinawatra offers to hold talks; the anti-government movement rejects the offer amid fears of violence between protesters and government supporters
Thai PM Yingluck Shinwatra survived a no-confidence vote Thursday by a vote of 297 to 134
All of Bangkok has now been placed under Internal Security Act, under which police can close roads, impose curfews and carry out searches
Rallies escalate in Bangkok Monday, as protesters occupy government buildings and threaten to storm more
HIV infections on the rise in Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines, according to United Nations report
Attendance at opposition rallies was sharply diminished after Thai Senate annulled controversial amnesty bill, and despite protest leaders' threats to escalate rallies
Vote seen as move to ease political tensions that have triggered widespread street protests against government of PM Shinawatra
Bill provides amnesty for thousands of people accused of crimes related to political unrest since 2004; government says bill is a key step in national reconciliation
Opponents say the bill goes too far by granting amnesty for too many crimes, especially corruption-related offenses by ex-PM Thaksin
If finalized, proposed legislation could pave the way for the return of exiled former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra
The insurgency, in Thailand's majority-Muslim ethnic-Malay deep south, has killed more than 5,500 people and wounded scores of others over nearly a decade
Industry analysts say rising incomes, demand for cheap flights, create a challenge to ensure sufficient infrastructure
First of Chinese premiere's three-day visit highlighted by parliamentary address, signing of economic, trade agreements during talks with Thai counterpart
Thai government use large graphic pictures as a measure to reduce smoking; large tobacco companies say warnings undermine the use of trade marks
Officials say millions in need of assistance after monsoon flooding made worse by recent typhoons
Program targets girls aged 9-13 in country where 500 women are diagnosed with disease each year
Conservationist protests push Thai government to step away from plan to build dam in national park
Report challenges Asia Pacific governments to work harder in effort to improve education and improve government accountability
Many investors had expected Fed would follow through with plans announced earlier this year to start tapering off stimulus program
More than 100 Thai companies in frozen seafood industry have agreed to better protect workers from abuses such as child labor, discrimination
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