# thailand election

Bank of Thailand raises key interest rate to 2.0% - Nikkei Asia » Central bank tightens policy for sixth time as inflation lingers Asia.nikkei.com

Indonesia fortifies financial resilience ahead of election | East Asia Forum » Fiscal and monetary policies must be harmonious and sustainable to maintain economic stability during the 2024 presidential election period. Eastasiaforum.org

Progressive leader who won Thai election is blocked from power » Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party, had been opposed by conservative military-appointed senators. Nbcnews.com

Thailand dissolves parliament for crunch election in May » Thailand dissolved its parliament on Monday to clear the way for an election in May, a vote set to reignite a long-running power struggle between a military-backed establishment and a political movement that has dominated elections for two decades. Reuters.com

U.S. Relations With the Philippines - United States Department of State » More information about Philippines is available on the Philippines Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. U.S.-PHILIPPINES RELATIONS The United States established diplomatic relations with the Philippines in 1946. U.S.-Philippine relations are based on strong historical and cultural linkages and a shared commitment to democracy […] State.gov

Thailand’s Move Forward Party leader falls short in vote for prime minister » Pro-democracy activists have already called for protests, and there is concern that they could snowball, especially if Pita Limjaroenrat’s party is shut out of power. Nbcnews.com

Day of drama in Thailand as election uncertainty ends and exiled former leader returns » Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned from 15 years abroad on the same day Parliament approved real estate tycoon Srettha Thavis as prime minister, ending months of suspense. Nbcnews.com

Rupiah’s Resilience Put to Test as Indonesia Heads for Elections » The rupiah looks poised to weaken heading into 2024, as uncertainty ahead of Indonesia’s national elections in February plays on investors’ minds. Bloomberg.com

Old Guard Gets Boot In Thai Election » First Election Held Under New Anti-Corruption Rules Cbsnews.com