Prayuth Chan-ocha, the prime minister of Thailand, announced his departure from politics but said he would remain in office for the time being. The statement comes nine years after a military coup that gave him the presidency. Only 36 of the 500 seats in the house were gained by the United Thai Nation, led by the former army chief, on May 14.

Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha retires from politics, nine years after his coup

Thailand's Constitutional Court is due to deliver its verdict on Friday on a case that seeks to determine whether Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has already exceeded an eight-year limit as premier.

Thai court to decide on PM Prayuth Chan-ocha's future

Several people were injured after anti-government protesters clashed with police and royalists on the second day of protests in Thailand's capital Bangkok. Watch: There were reports of at least six people being shot as police said they did not open fire with live ammunition or rubber bullets.

At least 55 injured as Thai anti-government protesters clash with police, royalists