Shift in PM's schedule irks protesters at Govt House
Disappointed protesters said Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's steering clear of a scheduled appointment yesterday morning at Government House had cast more doubts on his legitimacy.
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Ruengroj calls for mediation
Supreme Commander General Ruengroj Mahasaranond yesterday called on warring parties to listen to Privy Council president General Prem Tinsulanonda and resolve their differences.
Ruengroj said a mediator might be needed to end the political turmoil but did not suggest any names.
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Democracy group sets deadline for debate talks
The government yesterday failed to send a representative to talks on holding an open debate on the political crisis with the former opposition parties and the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD).
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Opposition slams proposal to delay vote
The opposition yesterday gave the cold shoulder to the Election Commission's suggestion that the April 2 election could be postponed, saying a delay would not solve the political crisis.
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Chidchai might be 'unconstitutional'
Senators are waiting for the Administrative Court to rule on whether Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra violated the Constitution when he appointed Chidchai Vanasatidya as deputy prime minister, amid rumours he will be named caretaker prime minister.
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ELECTION ALLEGATION
TRT trio accused of poll scam
Parties hired to field 'decorative' candidates, Democrat says
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Rural Thaksin supporters: Hear our voice
The Nation's Anan Paengnoy talked to members of the 'Caravan of the Poor', travelling to Bangkok from the North and Northeast to show support for the premier, at their overnight stop in Pathum Thani:
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Politics stressing you out?
The Mental Health Department yesterday issued a warning about the emergence of what it calls political stress syndrome (PSS) and opened a hotline - 1323 - for sufferers to call for help.
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On the sidelines
Getting prime minister's comments on resignation is a tough ask
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Rural folk, taxi drivers to rally for Thaksin at Morchit
About 25,000 demonstrators will today gather at Morchit bus terminal to show support for caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Delay in 'Bangkok Post' trial
The Criminal Court yesterday postponed a defamation trial over a Bangkok Post report last August alleging there were cracks in Suvarnabhumi Airport's runway, pending a legal review of charter provisions on press freedom.
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