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BURNING ISSUE

senate poll key as 'one-party' house looms

Poor advance voter turnout bodes ill for Upper House, which will be Parliament's sole check on TRT-dominated lower chamber




EC to go ahead with Songkhla registrations

The Election Commmision (EC) has revealed its intention to go ahead with a controversial round of candidate registrations in Songkhla. EC secretary general Ekachai Warunprapha said a new round of registration would be opened today and tomorrow.





Democrat boycott under fire

An activist yesterday petitioned the Office of the Attorney-General to prosecute the Democrat Party for allegedly undemocratic activities.



EC might not have broken law, says Seri

The Election Commission (EC) may not have violated the law when it endorsed the winners of 133 constituencies on Monday but the method it used to do so has raised more concerns about the much criticised agency's independence.



EC will rule on 'campaigning'

Accusations that 10 Senate candidates have breached the Constitution by making speeches at anti-government rallies last month are now with the Election Commission (EC).



TV election coverage hopeless: watchdog

The Media Monitor group has given the thumbs down to the local television coverage of the April 2 snap election, saying it was lifeless, lacked analysis and gave ample air time to caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra while neglecting most other candidates.



Police malicious: Somkiart

A leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy Somkiart Pongpaiboon yesterday said malicious law enforcement was the real reason he had not reported to police for questioning about allegations the PAD was looking to overthrow democratic rule.



Democrats home in on seven firms in probe of Yaowapha

The Democrat Party is continuing its investigation of the Wongsawat family's trading of shares in seven companies in a bid to prove Yaowapha Wongsawat, sister of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is unusually rich, the party's deputy leader said yesterday.



Apirak calls on Foreign Ministry to probe deal

Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin yesterday suggested the Foreign Ministry examine the controversial Bt6.68-billion deal to buy fire-trucks and fire-boats.






Top Stories



Shinawtra software deal in the spotlight

'Bullied' Thai Rak Thai's membership on the rise

Chuan warns against shifting candidates

Poll shows public's confusion over senators' role

Democrats seek direct tie to public after poll boycott


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