PPP exposes the junta's propaganda warfare

The two documents, claimed by the People Power Party as aiming at its destruction, are actually the....

PPP wants a ruling to pave way for Thaksin as party adviser
The People Power Party will ask the Election Commission to rule whether former prime minister Thaksin....

Rewards to be offered to fight vote buying
Deputy Prime Minister Sonthi Boonyaratglin approved on Wednesday a master plan to fight money politics,....

Abhisit wants some leeways on campaigning rules
Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva called for the Election Commission on Wednesday to remain flexible....

Matchima loses two election candidates to rival
The Matchima Thippatai confirmed on Wednesday that two former MPs, Sophon Phetsawang and Sakorn Phrompakdee,....

Quotable quote: Korn Dabaransi
"This is politics. Changes happen all the time."
Highlights of the week:Pep talk for parties
The Election Commission today meets representatives of the political parties to ensure they understand the....
SPECIAL:Ex-MPs' children to run in poll
Banned executives of former party plan for kids to be PPP candidates
Politicschitchat:A political soap opera
A friend texted PoliticsChitChat last Saturday after hearing reports the Pracharaj, Matchima Thippatai and....

Analysis/Commentary

MUSICAL CHAIRS, DRIVEN BY MONEY, POWER
Bt40 million allegedly being offered for top MP candidates

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Interview

Bill panned for giving military impunity
Chulalongkorn University political scientist Naruemon Tabchumpol is against the the controversial internal....

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This week in history

October 25, 2004: 84 Muslim Protestors Die After Crackdown
Government troops clash with about 3,000 Muslim protestors in the southern province of Narathiwat. Six are....
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What's On

Centre set up to fight electoral fraud
The government has opened a centre to combat electoral fraud at the December 23 general election.

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Samak's biggest threat is his own party
In light of the rough-and-tumble politics, the survival of the Samak Sundaravej government seems to hinge on five aberrant scenarios rather than the usual norms, such as performance and popularity.

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