Anupong-Pojaman meeting possible but not yet

Army chief Gen Anupong Paochinda on Monday dismissed speculation he had met with Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra,....

Three more yellow cards for PPP in Phrae
The Election Commission on Monday issued three yellow cards against People Power Party candidates from....

EC member may face probe
The Election Commission (EC) is considering investigating an allegation that commissioner Somchai Jungprasert....

PPP pushing for spoiled votes in Buri Ram
By-election set for showdown between Matchima and Puea Pandin

'Samak sole PPP choice for premier'
People Power Party secretary-general Surapong Sueb-wonglee yesterday denied reports that he would replace....

"You" --- PERSON OF THE YEAR 2007
'You' is a far cry from Time magazine's 2006 person of the year. 'You' is more....
Politics Chit Chat: Bad days for PM hopeful?
It seemed some prime minister hopeful, including Samak Sundaravej and Abhisit Vejjajiva, had bad days prior to....
Highlights of the week: EC vetting process to continue
This week (January 7-13, 2008) the Election Commission will continue to endorse or nullify poll results.
Quotable Quote: Winai Phattiyakul
"The great loss is an opportune time to show gratitude for royal benevolence by finding the best way out....

Analysis/Commentary

Military unlikely to be targets for revenge by PPP
People power party's strong showing in the election may reflect failings of the military-installed....

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Interview

No-votes 'a call for political change'
Last month's general election saw 2.1 million 'no votes' for party-list and constituent seats.

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This week in history

December 31, 2006: New Year's Eve Bombings
Bangkok is rocked by six explosions early in the evening at widely separate parts of the city, completely....
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What's On

By-elections and Senate nomination
Sunday (January 13, 2008) sees by-elections in three Nakhon Ratchasima seats, after the successful People....

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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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