enlarge Pattani children join a protest against caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. They were angry after Democrat Party's leaders were attacked in Chiang Mai on Thursday. A girl shows a banner, stating "Thaksin, Get Out"
Today's Highlight
Some 400 motorcyclists protest at Manager head office
Some 400 pro-government taxi motorcyclists rallied briefly outside the head office of Manager Group of Sondhi Limthongkul Friday afternoon but were quickly driven back by anti-Thaksin protesters.
PAD should stop pressing EC : TRT
Members of Thai Rak Thai Party's working group on political analysis on Friday called on the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) to stop pressuring the Election Commission (EC) and the Administrative Court as they might be violating the law.
Thais in Germany are the champ
Thais living in Germany are the largest group who voted in Sunday's election, followed by those in the United States and China, Foreign Ministry spokesman Kitti Wasinondh said on Friday.
Siam Paragon reopened its doors yesterday, but most shoppers decided to stay away.
Business light as 'Siam' malls reopen
Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery and Siam Centre reopened yesterday in a lacklustre mood after the departure of the huge crowds demanding the resignation of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Only a few shops in the giant shopping centres resumed business and the number of shoppers seen walking in and out was small.
Lese majeste charges dropped
Public prosecutors yesterday declined to press a lese majeste charge against caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his deputy Wissanu Krea-Ngam, citing lack of evidence.
Hi-Tech confident of title
Twenty teams will battle for the prestigious King's Cup, but reigning champions Hi-Tech and Bangkok Bank are tipped to retain their crowns in the men's and women's categories.