By Chris Summers Thailand’s caretaker prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, recorded a strong performance in the country’s election on Feb. 8, and is on course to form a ruling coalition with his conservative Bhumjaithai Party. According to unofficial results released by the state-run Election Commission—after 94 percent of polling stations had reported on Feb. 9—Bhumjaithai, which […]
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Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It’s known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.
