Use of lese majeste as political tool slammed Academics and social activists yesterday called for an end to the abusive use of lese-majeste charges by people in power as a means of discrediting their opponents.
		Thaksin departs tonight for a week-long overseas trip Thaksin Shinawatra, the caretaker prime minister, left for Europe and Asia on Sunday night for a one-week trip to hold talks with seven global leaders about the Thai political situation.

		BOT downplays the baht's export effect
		Bahrain to serve as trade centre model
		iTV could be in for a wallop

		Most scores due Tuesday
		Motorcycle taxis seek rise
		Drug trials 'will not repeat UK debacle'

		Triathlon set for holiday island
		NMG to promote basketball
		Suchanan pulls off shock Fed Cup win

		Election sham part of Thai Rak Thai's political scam
		Measured protest
		Charter's ideals fine, but system of Senate election must change

The Nation Poll

New poll posted on Thursday

Is the Thai government right to protest Cambodia's appointment of Thaksin as its economic adviser by recalling Thai ambassador and suspending all cooperations?