Dull turnout blamed on lack of publicity

The busiest polling stations around the country Sunday were those at military bases, where soldiers flocked to....

Samak not break laws: Sodsri
Election Commissioner Sodsri Satayathum said Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej did not break any rules when....

Thaksin off on holiday to Cha-am
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has checked out of his luxury hotel suite in Bangkok.

Meechai announces retirement
National Legislative Assembly Speaker Meechai Ruchuphan has announced his political retirement during a....

Desperately seeking Sonthi…
One of The Nation's 2006 People of the Year has vanished from public view for more than two weeks. He is....
"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.

Analysis/Commentary

Time to move forward but without Thaksin or Sonthi
Yesterday's opening of Parliament marked a fresh page in Thai politics. The unfolding events of the....

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Interview

Jakrapob: I will respect media rights
PM's Office Minister Jakrapob Penkair talks to Samatcha Hoonsara of The Nation about his latest role in....

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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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