BURNING ISSUE Bitter rift between Thaksin and Somkid
Prime minister 'livid' at his deputy being rated a capable successor; feels he would not be able to play power-broker
Premier's supporters try to attack his rivals
Supporters of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday almost clashed with his opponents as they waited for him at Tak City Hall.
'Track down flag burners'
The Democrat Party has urged the government to locate and take action against people who burnt the Thai flag hanging outside the home of party chief adviser Chuan Leekpai.
Business chiefs fear Somkid's departure could hit hard
Caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Somkid Jatusripitak's decision to end his political career has greatly disappointed business leaders, who praised his capabilities. They voiced fear last night his absence could affect business confidence.
NCCC bribes list 'just a joke'
A group of senators was photographed passing around a list of favoured candidates for the national anti-graft agency during the morning session of yesterday's Senate meeting.
Poor northerners still back Thai Rak Thai
Five of a total of eight Chiang Mai city residents approached by The Nation who voted for the Thai Rak Thai Party in the April election said they would do so again, especially if caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra decides to seek the premiership.
