ANALYSIS Date is set, but expect turmoil to continue
Thaksin Shinawatra, the caretaker prime minister, has got a new lease of life with the royal endorsement for a new election scheduled for October 15. But between now and then, anything could happen.
HM the King is up and about
His Majesty the King is moving about with the help of a walking aid, fewer than three days after undergoing spinal surgery, the Royal Household said yesterday.
Democrats sweep 20 out of 36 districts
The Democrat Party was leading the polls in Bangkok's district council elections but was level-pegging with the Thai Rak Thai Party for Bangkok Metropolitan Council seats, City Clerk Natthanon Thaweesin said yesterday.
Birds in Phichit has bird flu virus
The deadly birdflu virus has struck for the first time this year. Officials admitted on Monday the disease had killed birds in Phichit.
Science classes to be built in secondary schools
The Education Ministry has eyed to have science classes built at nearly 200 leading secondary schools, in a bid to create more scientists for the country, a senior official said on Monday.
Democrat scores convincing victory
The Democrat Party scored a convincing victory in the Bangkok local elections Sunday sweeping 35 of 57 seats in the city council and swept seats of district councils in most of districts.
'My decision is made'
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said yesterday he would announce during the upcoming election campaign whether or not he will run again for prime minister.
OCTOBER ELECTION New pressure mounts on EC
Anxious eyes on tomorrow's court verdict; senators ready to fight back
