BURNING ISSUE Military reshuffle rattles a few sabres
'Horse trading' intensifies as the generals, especially those seen as allies of Thaksin Shinawatra, jockey for plum jobs
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Democrats jump back on the screen after five years in the wilderness
While the Thai Rak Thai Party regroups for the election campaign under a cloud of uncertainty over whether the prime minister will take a break from politics, the Democrats have jumped into the fray, launching a series of TV ads, featuring leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.
ELECTION COMMISSION Judges dominate nominees
Qualifications of 30 of 42 candidates verified already; vote on top 10 next Thursday
New rules needed for EC
Creating an election court may be one strategy to ensure a clean and impartial Election Commission (EC), an academic said yesterday.
Contempt of court verdicts today for Chuwit, 15 others
A man and woman facing possible charges after a protest at the Criminal Court last week pleaded for leniency yesterday, saying they got caught up in the commotion on the spur of the moment after the election commissioners were jailed.
Groups warns PM not to campaign
An anti-government group in Khon Kaen plans to stage a protest against caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra when he begins his two-day tour of the north-eastern province on Monday.
Anek warns of Thaksin legacy
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stands "a high chance" of winning the next election, former Mahachon Party leader Anek Laothammathas said yesterday.
Launch of Pracharaj Party today
Caretaker Labour Minister Somsak Thepsuthin yesterday welcomed the new Pracharaj Party formed by veteran politician Snoh Thienthong.
