THAKSIN'S PROTEST
Three measures announced to pressure Thaksin
Bangkok Senator Chirmsak Pinthong Wednesday proposed three measures to pressure Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra into quitting. They are symbolic protest, boycott of businesses affiliated with Thaksin's family, and conducting illegal protest activities despite the penalties.
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IN BRIEF
Udon Thani: Revered monk slams 'wicked' PM
Respected monk Luangta Maha Bua Yannasampanno yesterday became the latest high-profile supporter to turn on the premier.
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Support from North
Chiang Mai - Members of grassroots businesses and One Tambon One Product (Otop) stores will descend on Bangkok in support of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Egat, provincial electricity workers vow to go on strike
Electricity workers in many provinces have vowed to heed a call by state enterprise unions for a general strike to force the prime minister to resign.
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Behead advisers, Banharn tells Thaksin
Chat Thai Party leader Banharn Silapa-archa suggested yesterday that Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra should "behead" his advisers for allowing him to lose political direction.
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AIRWAVES
Show 'too serious' for Open Radio
Charges of political interference dog station after surprise blackout
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Crisis dividing families
The political crisis has made people more likely to follow the news but the current polarised situation is also dividing families, an Abac Poll said yesterday.
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PROFILE
On the road with a roving scholar
As one of five leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy, Somkiat Pongpaiboon travels from Korat to Bangkok every weekend to join the anti-Thaksin rallies.
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SNIPPETS
Campus activism
Asian student group backs local counterparts in drive to oust premier
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PM to address his critics in live TV speech
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to address the nation in a live broadcast to rebut charges raised by his opponents after his speech at last Friday's rally failed to pacify the anti-Thaksin movement.
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