A weighty biography of the best prime minister the country never elected

Move points to post-election crackdown on parties seeking to unseat ruling junta 

Regeneration of hundreds of acres frozen by dispute with lenders over collapsed Asian-owned steelworks

Complex coalition dealings could see libertarian candidate become prime minister

Official results have been delayed to May 9 amid allegations of irregularities

Billionaire politician decries result that put military in pole position to form government

Split electorate raises threat of renewed political turmoil

Preliminary results tip pro-military PPRP to lead next government

The parties backing the generals have upper hand in an election that has reopened divides

Economic gloom may see country’s poorest region opt for anti-junta parties in key poll

Diverse opposition groups vie to wrest power from military on March 24

Dissolution follows nomination of princess as prime ministerial candidate

Where to find home-churned ice cream, traditional seafood platters and ‘ya dong’ cocktails

Worsening economic picture comes ahead of crucial polls

Survey finds little support for pro-junta faction ahead of tumultuous poll

Liberals and royalists alike regarded her shortlived run for office as controversial

Election watchdog files court petition demanding it be wound up for violating the constitution

South-east Asians overwhelmingly support open markets. Their leaders do not.

Electoral commission’s decision follows a public rebuke by the king

Decision will allow Hakeem al-Araibi to return to Australia

Nomination of movie-star royal family member represents a stark break with tradition

Monarch describes Ubolratana Rajakanya’s attempt to be prime minister as ‘inappropriate’

After a 2-year boom, domestic and global sales slide to test economic growth forecasts

Retail conglomerate Central hopes partnership will let it dig deeper into customers’ lives