Prasong evades queries on his political ambition

National Legislative Assembly (NLA) member Prasong Soonsiri was tight-lipped on Wednesday over speculation of....

US hopeful of Thailand's return to democracy
US Undersecretary of State Department Nicholas Burns expressed his hope to see true restoration of democracy....

Yongyuth quits
Government spokesman Yongyuth Maiyalarp yesterday announced his resignation to take responsibility for holding....

Chaikasem to be caretaker AG
Deputy Attorney-General Chaikasem Nitisiri has been nominated as caretaker Attorney-General following the....

Politicschitchat : Newin, The Naked!
It has been a week since Newin Chidchob broke his silence since falling from grace. But his effort to win....
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Here is how our Political Desk rates the performances of the key players in the continuous power play.
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 takes flak from all sides
Among the twists are a delayed election and even talk of Sonthi as premier

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Interview

Next NHRC may be sympathetic to authorities: Jaran
Last Wednesday the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) voted to impeach Jaran Dittha-apichai from the National....

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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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Political reality isn't pretty, deal with it
From 2005 to the present, Thailand has been plagued with the polarisation which in turn brings about unprecedented volatility and myriads of political woes, the likes of which have never been seen before.

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