Rappler's latest stories on Yingluck Shinawatra
Cliffhanger election looms as record number of Thais turn out for early voting
With election day looming, voter enthusiasm is writ large across the country and online, with Thais sharing memes and engaging in online debate
Politicos register for Thailand's first election since 2014 coup
The registration is marked by a festive atmosphere, with supporters of dozens of groups waving neon banners and party flags as they enter a stadium in central Bangkok
Thailand to hold first election since coup on March 24
(UPDATED) The poll date is set to ignite campaign season in a country where colorful and boisterous political rallies have often tipped into deadly violence
Thai king signs decree approving first election since coup
The royal decree calls for a general 'election of members of parliament' and gives the kingdom's Election Commission 5 days to announce when it will hold the much-anticipated poll
Protest greets 4th year of Thai junta rule
Disquiet with the junta is simmering in Thailand, despite a ban on political gatherings since a coup toppled the elected government of Yingluck Shinawatra on May 22, 2014
Thai junta chief says fugitive ex-PM Yingluck in Dubai
Prayut Chan-O-Cha's first clear comments on Yingluck's whereabouts comes a month after she ghosted out off Thailand, ducking a court ruling over charges she failed to stop graft and losses in a costly rice subsidy policy
Ousted Thai PM Yingluck sentenced in absentia to 5 years for negligence
(UPDATED) 'The court found that the defendant is guilty as charged... the court has sentenced her to 5 years in prison and the court also unanimously agreed that the sentence will not be suspended,' a judge says
Thailand's Yingluck ditched phones before escape – army chief
Thai media is full of speculation about how she might have escaped with most suggesting she went to Cambodia either by land or sea in the days before the court verdict and then on to Singapore
Thai junta under fire from allies over Yingluck escape
The junta says it does not yet know how Thailand s first female prime minister managed to flee
Fugitive Thai ex-PM Yingluck 'may be in Dubai' – party source
Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra is supposed to arrive at the Supreme Court for the ruling over the rice subsidy case
Thai ex-PM Yingluck has fled Thailand – party source
4th UPDATE A senior party source says Yingluck Shinawatra is likely in Singapore
Thai ex-PM Yingluck defiant as verdict looms
She faces a criminal charge of negligence over a flagship policy of her premiership paying farmers nearly twice the market rate for their crops
Thai authorities freeze ousted PM Yingluck's bank accounts
The move is seen as unprecedented because it financially sanctions an elected leader for a government policy and it is the latest in a barrage of legal battles she has had to fight
Roses, tears as Thai ex-PM Yingluck enters final stage of case
Her supporters say the case is driven by the junta that booted her from office in 2014 and is determined to expunge her super rich clan from Thailand s political scene
Ousted Thai PM sells rice as pressure cooks over farmers' plight
Yingluck Shinawatra travels to the rural northeast to buy several truckloads of rice from struggling farmers in her latest gambit to connect with the party faithful without violating a junta ban on politics
Ousted Thai PM Yingluck to fight order to pay $1B
Such an order has violated my rights and is not fair says ousted Thai premier Yingluck Shinawatra
Probe your own brother, ousted Thai PM tells junta chief
Because the laws should be enforced for everyone not just used only against my side says deposed Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra
Thai ex-PM Yingluck defies army with selfie and smiles tour
Yingluck s yim su tour – or fighting with smiles as her aides dub it – carries a message of defiance to the hard pressed northern portion of the country
Thai junta chief defends brother against nepotism claims
The controversy which has seen activists file complaints of nepotism to the state s anti graft agency comes weeks after thousands of parents across the country said farewell to sons recruited in the kingdom s annual draft
Trial begins for ousted Thai premier Yingluck
Yingluck faces charges of negligence over a multi billion dollar rice subsidy scheme which paid farmers up to twice the market rate for their crop
Former Thai MPs survive impeachment vote
A successful impeachment would have seen the ex lawmakers banned from politics for five years
Ex-Thai PM Wongsawat in court over 2008 crackdown
The ruling was the latest in a series of court cases targeting leaders on both sides of Thailand s febrile political divide which has seen nearly a decade of disruptive and often deadly protests in Bangkok
Ousted Thai PM proclaims innocence as criminal trial starts
A guilty conviction could deliver a hammer blow to the political dominance of her family but it also risks stirring up their grassroots Red Shirt supporters
Thai former PM Yingluck to face trial over rice scheme – court
The decision is the latest legal move against Yingluck that could spell the end of her family s political dominance
Thai ex-PM Yingluck indicted over rice subsidy scheme
Thailand s junta stacked government is also considering launching a civil suit against the nation s first female prime minister
Thai junta bans ex-PM Yingluck from travelling overseas
Thailand s government denies Yingluck permission to travel overseas on the advice of the state prosecutor the Office of the Attorney General
Thai Red Shirt leader accuses junta of looking for a 'fight'
I don t believe that you junta want reconciliation instead you want chaos and want us to go out and fight
Thai junta orders German NGO to cancel press freedom briefing
The ban comes as two former ministers from the ousted government of ex premier Yingluck Shinawatra are summoned by the military
Thai ex-PM Yingluck impeached, faces criminal charges
UPDATED A tally of votes shows 190 of the 220 seat National Legislative Assembly voting in favor of impeachment
Former Thai PM to face criminal corruption charge
UPDATED Yingluck Shinawatra is to be indicted on a criminal corruption charge over a controversial rice subsidy scheme a charge that could see her jailed up to 10 years
Ousted Thai PM slams impeachment vote
2nd UPDATE She faces impeachment Friday by the National Legislative Assembly over her administration s rice subsidy scheme
Impeachment calls crescendo as D-Day nears for Yingluck
Yingluck Shinawatra faces impeachment by the military appointed National Legislative Assembly over her administration s loss making rice program
Ousted Thai PM launches defiant impeachment defense
UPDATED Yingluck Shinawatra faces impeachment by the military stacked National Legislative Assembly NLA over her administration s loss making rice subsidy program
Thai PM orders media to stop 'presenting news' on Thaksin
Prime Minister Prayut Chan O Cha: Do not present news about Thaskin as everyone knows that he has violated the law
Thailand's junta-picked council starts work on reforms
Prime Minister Prayut Chan O Cha has said reforms to rid the kingdom of corruption are necessary before new elections can take place
Thailand tipped to retake crown as world's top rice exporter
Thailand sold seven million tons of rice from January to September Many predict a comeback of the kingdom s rice industry
Thai junta chief tipped to become PM
Army Chief Prayut Chan O Cha is likely to be the sole candidate for the premiership when the 197 strong appointed assembly convenes on Thursday August 21 to select a new leader for the Southeast Asian country
Election calm shows Indonesia outshining Thailand
While Thailand lingers in doubt over its future under a military junta the aftermath of a bitter and potentially divisive presidential election in Indonesia is proving to be remarkably calm and open
Ousted Thai PM Yingluck vows not to flee
Yingluck: I am a Thai citizen who should have rights and freedoms like any other Thais I want to reassure you that I will not abandon my fellow Thais and I m ready to come back to Thailand
Thai junta allows deposed PM Yingluck to leave country
Yingluck is expected to travel to Paris next week to attend the 65th birthday party of her elder brother the fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra
Thai coup leader denies conspiracy with protesters
It is not true General Prayut Chan O Cha says addressing accusations that he had discussed uprooting the divisive Shinawatra clan from politics with firebrand protest chief Suthep Thaugsuban
Interim Thai government by September: junta chief
Thai army chief General Prayut Chan O Cha who has not ruled out becoming prime minister himself will not reveal the members of the interim government
Thailand's junta detains anti-coup leader
3rd UPDATE Before he was captured Sombat Boonngamanong refused to turn himself in instead posting a message on Facebook saying: Catch me if you can
Thai anti-graft body to probe Yingluck finances
In addition to Yingluck – who was a successful businesswoman before turning to politics – two former commerce ministers and their deputies also face investigations by the National Anti Corruption Commission
Hunger Games salute now a symbol of Thai resistance
The gesture is the unofficial symbol of resistance against a military regime that has suspended democracy and severely curtailed freedom of expression
Thai Red Shirts freed as Facebook 'block' sows panic
Thailand is no stranger to military intervention in politics with 19 actual or attempted coups in its modern history
Human Rights Watch calls for restoration of Thai democracy
The group urges the Thai military to revoke its abusive martial law powers to end censorship and to release people who have been arrested since martial law was imposed
The Thai coup and the risk of democracy fatigue
Beyond what happens in the next few weeks and months difficult questions arise about how Thailand can make its democratic processes lead to better governance
Thai military detains ousted leaders for 'up to a week'
3rd UPDATE The military junta declines to specify where the detainees are being held but says they are in no danger
Rappler Newscast | May 23, 2014
The World Economic Forum comes to a close Butch Abad says the pork barrel scam shows government is transparent Yingluck Shinawatra is banned from travelling
