Thailand

Thai military council lifts curfew in Pattaya, Chonburi, Samui, Surat Thani and Phuket

Elections to be held in 12 months, if peace and reform are achieved says coup leader General Chan-ocha

General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, dissolved Thailand's last functioning democratically elected body,

Pro-democracy demonstrators take to Bangkok's streets to protest against the sudden coup by Thai Army

As Thai junta continues to come down heavily on politicians and opinion-makers, US suspends $3.5m aid.

Live television broadcasts and access to IPTV have also been blocked.

General Prayuth Chan-ocha calls Bangkok meeting as world leaders condemn coup d'état.

Thailand's army has seized power, dispersed protesters and imposed a curfew.

Military junta imposes rule that radio and TV stations can only broadcast army material.

Interim PM dismisses speculation that he intends to remove General Prayuth Chan-ocha as army chief.

The image is reportedly a sculpture of a python eating a turtle.

Thai troops and vehicles, topped with machine guns, take control of Bangkok streets but situation appears calm.

Royal Thai Army gets sweeping powers, including media censorship, in unrest-torn country.

Opposition leader Suthep Thaugsuban leading mob towards Government House in Bangkok.

Thailand's constitutional court removes Yingluck and nine other cabinet members for abuse of power.

Colourful ceremony to ordain young acolytes as trainee monks

One killed and four wounded in attack on anti-government protesters.

Sepak Takraw combines acrobatic overhead kicks with volleyball and football.

Thailand's Constitutional Court declares February elections void in fresh blow to Yingluck Shinawatra.

Best photos of the day: 26 February 2014.

Five-year-old girl shot dead at rally organised by People's Democratic Reform Committee.

Best photos of the day: 19 February 2014.

Move widely seen as initial step towards Yingluck's impeachment and criminal prosecution amid political stalemate.

Researchers find first evidence that elephants reassure others in distress.

Fourth-quarter growth rate down at 0.6% on year compared to previous quarter's 2.7%.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, thirty-one couples in Thailand took part in a hugging marathon in the hope of breaking the Guinness world record.

Thousands of Thai security forces descend on capital Bangkok to evict protests from state-run buildings.

Three couples get married on a pirate-themed obstacle course.

Opposition plans legal action following snap election marked by low turnout and logistical difficulties.

Polling begins peacefully in Thailand but tensions remain high and violence could erupt at any moment, especially in Bangkok.