Thai political crisis
Thailand Prime Minister Dissolves Parliament After Brief 3-Month Tenure Amid Border Conflicts and Political Challenges
Dec 12, 2025 10:55 am CST
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dissolved parliament after just three months in office, triggering elections in early 2026. This unexpected move comes amid escalating border conflicts with Cambodia that have displaced 600,000 people and killed 20. The conservative Bhumjaithai party leader cited challenges facing his minority government as the reason for returning "power to the people," marking Thailand's continuing political instability with its third leader in two years.
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Resigns as Pheu Thai Leader: End of Thailand's Shinawatra Political Dynasty?
Oct 22, 2025 01:49 pm CST
Former Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has resigned as leader of the Pheu Thai party, potentially marking the end of the influential Shinawatra family's two-decade political dynasty. Removed from office after less than a year due to an ethics violation, her departure follows numerous legal challenges faced by the family, including her father Thaksin's imprisonment. While stepping down from leadership, she maintains her party membership and commitment to Thailand's development.