Arrests causing anxiety for some high-profile families
Since the bloodless coup on Tuesday the elderly mother of ousted Natural Resources and Environment Minister Yongyuth Tiyapairat has been sleepless out of concern for her son's safety.
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IN BRIEF
Commando Operation
Thaksin's plane searched after returning to Bangkok
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Council is now 'democratic'
The people behind Tuesday's coup finally came up with an official English translation of their group's name: The Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy.
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UNCERTAIN FUTURE
PM's police friends face being sidelined
Several senior police officers known for their close links to overthrown Thaksin Shinawatra could soon find themselves in hot water or being sidelined.
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PAD ends its protest role
The anti-Thaksin People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) yesterday declared an end to its role as Thailand's largest protest group, two days after the premier was ousted.
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CDRM seeks charter help
The Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy (CDRM) asked Former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday to help draft a new constitution, a source said.
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Surakiart distances himself from Thaksin
Ousted deputy prime minister Surakiart Sathirathai arrived in Bangkok yesterday and immediately thanked the coup leadership for their support of his candidacy to become the next UN chief, and also distanced himself from former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
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CORRUPTION
Airport, PM's deals face probes
Jaruvan to play key role, but Constitution Court dismisses 30 cases set for rulings
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Court rules in amputee's favour
The Nonthaburi Provincial Court yesterday ruled in favour of a girl seeking financial compensation for the loss of her left leg allegedly as a result of medical malpractice by a state hospital.
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Former BRN commander shot down
A former separatist field commander who had been under military protection since his surrender years ago was shot dead yesterday, police said.
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Govt figures still in custody
Several key figures in the deposed government remained in the custody of the coup-makers yesterday.
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Ex-ministers pack up their belongings
Many Cabinet ministers who lost their jobs after Tuesday night's coup had their personal belongings packed up and removed from their offices yesterday.
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CONTROVERSIAL EX-MINISTERS
Newin, Yongyuth turn themselves in
Thaksin's henchmen detained, but claim they're ready to help with political reforms
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