Immunity denied in enforcing Internal Security Bill

A draft provision granting immunity for security officials has been dropped in order to allay concern about....

PPP in the lead but outcome unclear: Abac Poll
Although some 73 per cent intend to cast ballots on December 23, almost 47 per cent are undecided on a....

Prachai's about-turn to lead and contest the polls
Matchima Thipataya Party leader Prachai Leophairatana on Thursday rescinded his resignation and reaffirmed to....

Assembly sets December 28 for its last session
The National Legislative Assembly will soon stop deliberating new bills and leave them for the next....

Top CNS officer will explain, Chalit says
Junta figure will attend hearing next week over 'plot' documents

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

Bhichit would rather be a Democrat
Former Bangkok governor Bhichit Rattakul is making a desperate, last-ditch effort to win a Bangkok MP seat in....

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Interview

'I won't stage another coup to save my seat'
Army commander-in-chief General Anupong Paochinda talked on Wednesday with news editors from major media....

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This week in history

November 15, 1933: Thailand's first election
Thailand had its first general election 74 years ago this week. The Kingdom's first general election took....
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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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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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