Northeast's strong ties with Thaksin sink charter in region

The result of Sunday's national referendum shows that the Northeast remains the strong support base for....

Charter opponents declare 'victory' in referendum
The September 19 Network Against the Coup said those against the military junta scored "a victory"....

Junta chief satisfied with referendum result
Junta chief General Sonthi Boonyaratglin conceded on Monday that support for the new charter was lower than....

Special: YES vs NO
Why my conscience tells me to vote 'yes'
Draft law panned by activists
The draft privatisation law has failed to win approval from activists, who say it is identical to the....
Quotable Quote: Chaturon Chaisang
"May I call on Thais, no matter whether your are Thai Rak Thai supporters or not, to use courage and vote....
Special:Senate 'independence' tests democracy
If new charter is approved 'judicial activists' could control politics

Analysis/Commentary

Referendum leaves Thailand deeply divided
Thailand's first-ever referendum has endorsed a new military-backed constitution for the kingdom but it....

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Interview

Interview with Parnpree
Parnpree BahiddhaNukara, 50, got into politics by joining the Chat Pattana Party of the late former prime....

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This week in history

August 16, 1945: Thai Peace Day
Pridi Banomyong declares a cancellation of the Phibun government's previous declaration on war against....
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What's On

ASEAN 100 Leadership Forum 2007
Asia Inc Forum will host "ASEAN 100 Leadership Forum 2007" at The Melia Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam on....

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Sonthi VS Sondhi
Junta chief Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin is still optimistic about his ally Sondhi Limthongkul.
Who is the Client? Temasek or Thaksin
Surin Upatkoon, the main shareholder in the controversial Kularb Kaew Co, was yesterday charged with a criminal offence for alleged illegal representation of a foreign company under the Foreign Business Act 1999.

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