Samak not suitable to run: CPD

The Campaign for Popular Democracy Sunday strongly attacked People Power Party leader Samak Sundaravej, saying....

EC wants political funds monitored
The Election Commission has sought cooperation from the AntiMoney Laundering Office (Amlo) and commercial....

PPP will take first place: Poll
Suan Dusit Poll of Suan Dusit Rajabhat University released Sunday said 38.74 per cent of respondents in....

'Undemocratic' power
The Surayud Chulanont Cabinet's recent approval of a Bt1.8-billion budget to pave the way for the country....

Bangkok to be major battle ground for election : Abhisit
Bangkok is likely to become a decisive battle ground to determine whether the Democrats or rivals will claim....

Quotable Quote: Sanan Kachornprasart
"I've joined Chat Thai Party without conditions. I want to work with Banharn because he is No.1 in....
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

top parties brace for a tight race
Winners too close to call in the absence of clear-cut policies

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Interview

Prachai's populist policies go further than Thaksin's
PM hopeful believes he's tailor-made for the post will drive up economic growth

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This week in history

November 1, 2006: Uncle Nuamthong commits suicide against junta
Sixty-year-old Nuamthong Phraiwan commits suicide to protest against the junta that staged a military coup on....
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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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Thaksin: A Don Quixote for democracy or a Shylock for power?
What ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been doing to rouse the crowds, like his phone-in, is nothing out of the ordinary. Desparate times call for desparate measures.
How can Thailand ride the storm?
"There is no clear map. This is not the same as the 1930s, things are different."

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