Surin: PM's trip a 'ploy to boost image at home'
Former foreign minister Surin Pitsuwan yesterday accused caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of trying to boost his image at the expense of relations with foreign countries and called Thaksin's upcoming trip abroad a political ploy for "domestic consumption".
Smiles rain down on Thailand
Despite months of political turmoil that has divided the country and pitted communities and even families against one another, the spirit of the Songkran "Water Festival" kicked in yesterday eclipsing the bitterness and confusion, and bringing smiles and laughter to people from all walks of life.
Nakhon Ratchasima has highest number of road accidents
Nakhon Ratchasima has the highest number of road fatalities after six days of the Songkran holiday period, followed by Lop Buri and Songkhla, as the nationwide toll went up to 254, the Road Safety Centre reported on Thursday.
Thaksin leaves for England and the US
Thai Rak Thai Party leader Thaksin Shinawatra left for London on Thursday after casting an advance ballot for next week's senatorial election.
Watchdog discovers evidence of fraud
The Election Commission said yesterday it has uncovered enough evidence to prosecute a small party for allegedly committing electoral fraud in the April 2 election, but it found no link between the case and the ruling Thai Rak Thai Party.
