Topic: Surayud Chulanont

Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said Saturday he was open to discussing the ongoing violence in Myanmar with the international community.

Gen. Surayud Chulanont, Thailand's prime minister, said Saturday that he took on the post of interior minister to ensure a fair election in December.

Thailand's prime minister was hospitalized Monday amid growing rumors that he will soon resign.

Thailand's interim Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont announced Thursday that general elections will be held in December. The dates announced were Dec. 16 or Dec. 22, ABC News reported.

Thai Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont says his country's upcoming general election will likely take place earlier than its scheduled date.

The people of Thailand will decide whether the next prime minister is elected or appointed, the country's interim prime minister said.

Thailand will make "far-reaching and drastic reforms" to re-establish a rule of law and end corruption, the country's prime minister said.

Thailand's new military regime, reaching out to its troubled Muslim provinces, may permit the introduction of Islamic Shariah laws in those southern regions.

Thailand's interim prime minister is being prepared for upcoming international meetings, the Thai News Agency says.