EDITORIAL Compromise is still possible
Both sides in the conflict must keep options open for a peaceful solution, no matter how remote it may seem
CULTURE SPHERE Modern artistic expression sets the tone at political rallies
The anti-Thaksin crowds have continued their marathon "Get Out Thaksin" protest in Bangkok for 16 days so far and they seem set to keep going until Thaksin Shinawatra steps down. With Thaksin's super ego, this time around the civil democracy revolution movement has no end in sight.
The political crisis is nothing new; the country has always been divided by class
Many say that Thai society is divided as never before on the question of whether Thaksin Shinawatra is fit to continue to govern. Many of the well-educated middle class and old elites want him out. They say he's very corrupt and self-serving.