PM assures Thai envoys election to be held late this year

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont Monday assured Thai ambassadors and consuls that the next election would be....

Seven political parties apply for registration
Seven political parties have so far applied for registration to compete in the national election in the first....

Account seems 'unusually' large
Airport investigation to target executive's deposit in bank

Sooner the better
Almost 40 per cent of Greater Bangkok residents want the next general election to be held as soon as possible,....

QUOTABLE QUOTE: Samak Sundaravej
"I recognise the word 'nominee' positively because nominees have brought economic progress and....
BOOK REVIEW: THAKSIN'S '24 Hours' of spin
So far in Mandarin only, the ex-premier plays the sympathy card and claims he's been cheated of his....
Outspoken artists win top awards
Outspoken artist Vasan Sitthiket, whose works mock political and social ills, and independent filmmaker....
Special: YES vs NO
Why my conscience tells me to vote 'yes'

Analysis/Commentary

PPP is now clearly the new Thai Rak Thai
The People Power Party (PPP) is clearly the new home for former Thai Rak Thai members under the shadow of....

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Interview

Referee needed to lessen conflict, bring reconciliation
Former prime minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh talks about political problems and how to deal with them, in this....

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This week in history

August 29, 2004: Apirak wins the Bangkok Governor race
Democrat Party candidate Apirak Kosayodhin wins the Bangkok governor election, beating Pavena Hongsakul in a....
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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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Political melancholy - a phase or a fixture?
“We closed it because we were concerned that some people were trying to abuse the public space for personal interest with ill intentions.”I came across the above quote from today’s The Nation.

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