Jakrapob resigns 'for the sake of democracy'

'Victim of power games' says he will keep fighting

PPP plans second bid to change charter
The People Power Party (PPP) yesterday decided to submit a fresh motion to amend the Constitution after its....

Did Thaksin Shinawatra's wai to Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda have any political implications?
"The wai is a Thai traditional way for a junior person to pay respect to someone senior.

30 days to check PAD's impeachment petition
Leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) yesterday submitted a petition to launch impeachment....

Critics say public relations department under jakrapob played favourites
The transformation of state-controlled Channel 11 into state-controlled National Broadcasting Services of....

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

We have enough current and ex-pms to satisfy every media demand
Being a prime minister means putting your personal life firmly into the spotlight.

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Interview

Academic sounds alarm as tension seen rising
Political differences could turn ugly as opposing forces head for a nasty collision

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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

Constitution Court president to be elected on Thursday
Nine designated-judges of the Constitution Court will meet on Thursday to cast a peer vote to elect the court....

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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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