Sonthi says no to politics

Deputy Prime Minister Sonthi Boonyaratglin ruled out his political career on Monday by saying he wanted to....

Samak warns Democrats not to form gov if losing poll
Samak Sundaravej, leader of the People Power Party (PPP), said on Monday it would be ashamed for the Democrat....

Sudarat denies involvement in arranging party-list candidates
Sudarat Keyuraphan, former deputy leader of the disbanded Thai Rak Thai Party Monday denied having taken part....

Minimal variation in party policies
None of the parties contesting the general election have announced any bold, innovative or distinguishing....

Actor returns to Phan Nga roots
Veteran actor Prompong Nopparit - after living in Bangkok most of his life - believes it's time for him....

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

World congress of administrative courts in Bangkok
Heads and representatives of administrative courts from 50 countries gather in Bangkok next week for a....

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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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