THAI RAK THAI SEND-OFF
Faithful bid PM tearful farewell
Leader calls for national unity amid supporters' calls for him to fight on
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TRT bigwigs coy over top job
Somkid Jatusripitak and Bhokin Bhalakula, identified as leading contenders for the post of prime minister, yesterday side-stepped questions about a possible change in their political fortunes.
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Thaksin: Be sure to take my good side
Heeding the advice of his doctors to recuperate from a recurring cold, outgoing Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra tied up some loose ends before taking a leave of absence starting yesterday.
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Science centre not worried by changes
Even though it is the brainchild of Thaksin Shinawatra, the life sciences centre is confident support for its efforts to make Thailand a hub of life sciences research and development will remain staunch.
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300 'Caravanners' turn themselves in
More than 300 members of the Caravan of the Poor yesterday turned themselves in to the Royal Thai Police after Kom Chad Luek newspaper filed complaints against Caravan leaders.
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Alliance to shorten rallies, return to Sanam Luang
The People's Alliance for Democracy yesterday announced it would move its Government House rally back to Sanam Luang in order to reduce inconvenience to the public.
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Sondhi says Thaksin's 'break' is just a show
The People's Alliance for Demo-cracy yesterday took its cause to Songkhla, where it says the overwhelming abstention vote was a plea to rid the South of "Thaksinomics".
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Chuwit's last appeal
Chuwit Kamolvisit, former massage parlour boss and Chat Thai MP, yesterday appealed to the Supreme Court to cancel the Election Commission's ruling disqualifying him from standing in the April 19 senatorial elections.
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Opposition continues to be wary
The opposition has reacted with scepticism to Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's announcement that he will not to seek a third term as premier, saying he is just taking a break from politics, not stepping down for good.
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Six months to rewrite the charter, says Bhokin
Bhokin Bhalakula, who is tasked with mapping out political reforms, said yesterday that rewriting the Constitution should involve a neutral assembly and take six months to complete.
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Most Bangkokians happy Thaksin quit
More than 60 per cent of respondents in Bangkok and nearby provinces said they were satisfied with caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's decision to take a political break.
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A declaration for the people
Four media groups yesterday released a 13-point declaration condemning the intimidation of members of the Thai press.
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PRESS FREEDOM
Media groups decry harassment
Regional, global associations condemn intimidation of Thai journalists
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