Mahachon, Chat Thai dismiss merger rumour
A key figure in the Mahachon Party yesterday dismissed rumours that his party would merge with former opposition ally the Chat Thai Party, saying his colleagues had only discussed running campaigns for a new election.
'PM should back off or I'll reveal his secrets'
Senator Sophon Supapong yesterday said he was the keeper of two secrets concerning caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra that could prove the undoing of the Thai Rak Thai leader.
PM sues Sondhi and 3 senators
Four critics of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra have been asked to report to police as a result of the premier filing defamation lawsuits against them, senior police said yesterday.
Second flawed poll 'possible'
The opposition Democrat, Chat Thai and Mahachon parties warned yesterday of a second botched general election if the three remaining election commissioners are involved in overseeing the new poll.
Judge recommends ethics check on MPs
A senior judge on Thursday outlined possible guidelines to steer politics back on course, ensuring sustainable democratic rule after months of political uncertainty.
