enlarge A man who was injured during attacks by pro-Thaksin people on the opponents is escorted out of the scene on Monday at the Central World shopping complex. The caretaker prime minister opens an exhibition at this complex. It was the second time this past week that the attacks on Thaksin's opponents took place.//Photo by Vorawit Pumpuang
Today's Highlight
Four injured Thaksin's supporters attack protesters
At least four people were injured and received treatment at the Police Hospital after supporters of caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attacked his protesters at Central World Plaza Monday afternoon.
Suspect in child beauty star murder arrives in US
Los Angeles - A US teacher arrested in connection with the decade-old killing of child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey arrived here from Thailand late Sunday to undergo more questioning about his possible role in the 1996 murder.
Thais told they must get more involved in politics
Amid the turmoil which seems to have divided the country into pro- and anti-government camps, The Nation invited people known for their devotion to social reforms who are recipients of the prestigious Magsaysay Award, known as the Asian Nobel Prize, to discuss some of the deeper social issues they feel should be framing the current debate on Thailand's future.
Temple cremations release toxic chemicals
Eighty per cent of crematoria at Buddhist temples nationwide are substandard and emit excessive levels of highly toxic pollutants, including cancer-causing dioxins and furans, according to the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry.
Thai team go down fighting
[VOLLEYBALL] The Thai women's team were unlucky not to get a win in their final match in the first leg of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong yesterday, with Azerbaijan coming back from two sets down to claim a hard-fought game 3-2.
Is the Thai government right to protest Cambodia's appointment of Thaksin as its economic adviser by recalling Thai ambassador and suspending all cooperations?