enlarge Supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra watch a performance during their rally at Bangkok's Chatuchak Park yesterday.
Today's Highlight
Prime minister says he's the symbol of democracy
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday compared his election campaign to a fight to save democracy from rotting and insisted he would not surrender but stand his ground against the "outlaws".
No debate while rally continues
None of the Thai Rak Thai Party's key members will join a televised debate with the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) and former opposition parties unless PAD demonstrators besieging Government House go home, government Spokesman Surapong Suebwonglee insisted yesterday.
Thaksin would set up thought police: Supinya
If the Thaksin Shinawatra administration had its way, it would even ban citizens' right to think, media-reform campaigner Supinya Klangnarong said yesterday.
Pro-Thaksin chants add to political din
From different corners of metropolitan Bangkok, two voices of opposing political views echoed loud and clear through the hubbub of the bustling city.
Tsunami hoax causes panic
Residents in Phang Nga's Takua Pa district stampeded to high ground in fright yester-day after rumours spread that a tsunami was about to hit the Andaman shore, while the authorities denied that any report had been issued.
Meditation, brotherly love are potent combo
Meditation is not the only thing that is contributing to Paradorn Srichaphan's resurgence: there's also the love and understanding of his brother.
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Supporters of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra watch a performance during their rally at Bangkok's Chatuchak Park yesterday.
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