enlarge Three boys act as if they were soldiers as a real soldier smiles on Thursday. Soldiers deployed in the Government House become popular as many people greeted them with flowers, food and water.//Photo by Nanthasit Nitmatha
Today's Highlight
Over 300 community radio suspended
More than 300 community radio stations in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son suspended broadcasts yesterday on orders from the ruling council.
Surakiart thanks CDRM for support
Ousted Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathriathai Thursday thanks the junta for their support for his candidacy to become the next UN chief upon his arrival in Bangkok and quickly distanced himself from former premier Thaksin Shinawtra, saying he was in London to take a rest.
Ousted Thaksin'll take deserved rest : Pansak
Ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will "take a deserved rest" and remain in London for at least the next few days, his chief policy advisor, Pansak Vinyaratn said Thursday.
Sonthi: Civilian govt in 2 weeks
Newin, Yongyuth told to surrender Pridiyathorn, Administrative Court chief Ackaratorn tipped as candidates for PM
Jaruvan stays; more power to probe graft
World leaders voice concern
As Thai and foreign tourists posed with tanks dispatched to the streets by coup leaders, the international community expressed concern yesterday about the bloodless takeover.
Govt heavies flee after many held
Thai Rak Thai executives and close aides of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra have scattered abroad while others still in the country have been taken into custody or have gone into hiding upcountry, sources said yesterday.
No pain in Spain for Thais
[BADMINTON] Thailand's Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thungthongkam stormed into the third round of the World Badminton Championships in Spain yesterday after ousting Svetoslav Stoyanov and Elodie Eymard of France 21-13 21-12.