PREMIER'S RALLY PM shows off his popularity
Some supporters were paid, some coerced, yet others were plain loyal
Deny TRT a majority, cast empty ballots - activist
A leading democracy advocate called on the public to cast their ballot for no one at the upcoming election in an effort to forestall an overwhelming Thai Rak Thai majority.
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Seven parties get their names on record by yesterday's deadline
Mail drop shows lots of govt support
More than 1.36 million postcards have poured into Government House since Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra issued an appeal for messages of peace on Wednesday, officials said yesterday.
The end is nigh, and violence is looming, says journalist
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's political career is over and what the public is seeing is just a political show before the man is ousted, veteran Associated Press reporter Suthin Wannaboworn says.
Mystery leaflets attack Abhisit
Leaflets denouncing Democrat Party Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva for boycotting the election were being distributed around Satun's Muang district yesterday morning in anticipation of a public gathering this evening by party members.
Post-poll conflict 'possible'
Unanswered questions about caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his government may lead to confrontation after the April 2 general election, members of the parties boycotting the polls warned yesterday. The parties will evaluate events daily, serve the people and continue to press for change outside Parliament, they said.
EC says it will keep tabs on Thaksin's rally for violations
Hours before caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made his speech at Sanam Luang yesterday, the Election Commission cautioned it would closely monitor the rally for possible campaign violations.
