PPP backs Prapat for Bangkok governor

The People Power Party has decided to support Prapat Chongsanguan, former governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority, as its candidate to contest a new election for Bangkok governor.

Flowers yesterday, burning effigies today
Some 150 pro-Thaksin protesters rallied on Friday in front of UK Embassy in Bangkok, condemning the country for revoking Thaksin's visa.

Bermuda not offering sanctuary to Thaksin
Bermuda's Premier Ewart Brown has stamped on bizarre, untrue claims in Asian media that he has offered refuge to ex-Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra who was convicted on corruption charges.

'Dissolve House to avoid civil war'
An alliance of civic groups yesterday called for the dissolution of the House of Representatives as a way out of the political conflict and averting a civil war.

PAD calls on army to 'subdue' govt
Chaiwat Sinsuwong, a leader of the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy, yesterday urged the First Army Region to "subdue" the government for abusing its power.

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Pra Viharn or Preah Vihear?
Temple name dispute diverts officials from bigger issues
PM could do something to shake off Thaksin-proxy image
Although prime minister Somchai Wongsawat is a brother-in-law of convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, he said on his first day in office that he's nobody's proxy.

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So, what's the deal with Bahamas?
While democratically mature nations like the United Kingdom are denying entry to convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife Pojaman, smaller countries like the Bahamas are welcoming them with open arms. Or so say reports.
Is 'Truth Today' hurting the government?
The television talk show, "Truth Today", has become hugely popular since its second "mobile gathering" was held at the Rajamangala Stadium on November 1, which drew a live audience of more than 50,000 people and featured ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra's controversial phone in.

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Politics or moeny visa debate
What inspired London to "change the locks" when the first Shinawatra couple were on their Asian tour remains the most fascinating topic for conspiracy theorists here and overseas.
Of amnesties and royal pardons
Once again, Thaksin Shinawatra has sent legal pundits and novices alike scrambling for law books in a collective frenzy. Has he ever done anything in his life that needn't be interpreted? I wonder. Let's get started on the issues of royal pardons and amnesty bills.

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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."