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Water from Rangsit canal overflows in an area in Pathum Thani province, central Thailand, on Wednesday. (Associated Press)

New leader admits government overwhelmed by flooding crisis

By Thanyarat Doksone - Associated Press

Thai prime minister-to-be Yingluck Shinawatra arrives at Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Aug. 1, 2011. Recently elected Thai lawmakers gathered for the official opening of parliament Monday. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

First Thai female leader faces challenges

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

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Thai election board investigates would-be premier

By Sinfah Tunsarawuth - Associated Press

Thai election winner puts together coalition

By Grant Peck - Associated Press

Opposition party wins Thailand election

By Todd Pitman - Associated Press

Supporters cheer Yingluck Shinawatra during a rally at the Pheu Thai party's headquarters in Bangkok as she was poised for a landslide victory Sunday. (Associated Press)

Thai voters pick female prime minister

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

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Supporters of Thai prime minister candidate Yingluck Shinawatra cheer her arrival during a rally in Bangkok. She is in a tight race with incumbent Abhisit Vejjajiva, who has been in power for 30 months. The nation's voters go to the polls on July 3.

Exiled leader’s sister runs for Thailand prime minister

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times