Suwit's party of smiles born

Designated leader Suwit Khunkitti yesterday announced the birth of his Pua Paendin (For the Motherland) Party.

Thaksin 'not told of baht devaluation'
Former finance minister Thanong Bidaya yesterday said in testimony before the Assets Examination Committee....

Wijit slams graft-buster over 'slur'
Education Minister Wijit Srisa-an yesterday lashed out at a graft-buster for spreading innuendo about his....

Quotable Quote:Narong Chokewattana
"Large donation (to political party) could end in some tradeoff. I don't believe anyone would be....
Politicschitchat:Loyal Dog of Suwat Liptapanlop
Shu Shu and his boss Suwat LiptapanlopIt's Shu Shu again. Some politicians should be jealous of his....
Highlights of the week: martial law to be partly lifted
The Council for National Security will propose to the National Legislative Assembly this week that martial law....
Highlight of the week: PM to submit military reshuffle
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont will submit the annual military reshuffle list for a royal command this week.....

Analysis/Commentary

Cabinet crisis puts PM in quandary
Does retiring Army chief Sonthi get a ministerial post and open a new can of worms for his detractors?

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Interview

Abhisit is the real deal
Chief adviser of the Democrat Party, Chuan Leekpai, talks to The Nation Group about his party and the upcoming....

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This week in history

September 27, 1996: Banharn dissolves Parliament
Prime Minister Banharn Silapa-archa dissolves the Lower House after the New Aspiration Party under General....
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What's On

The new cabinet line-up
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont will return on Saturday from his visit to the United Nations, his top....

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Thaksin: A Don Quixote for democracy or a Shylock for power?
What ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been doing to rouse the crowds, like his phone-in, is nothing out of the ordinary. Desparate times call for desparate measures.
How can Thailand ride the storm?
"There is no clear map. This is not the same as the 1930s, things are different."

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