Thai gross domestic happiness index drops again

The gross domestic happiness index is down again, according to its latest take of the national temperature.

Cabinet to debate Bt3.3-bn project for fire institute
The Cabinet is expected on Tuesday to debate spending Bt3.3 billion on the construction and furnishing of a....

Democrat to put "People First" as core policy in coalition govt
Khon Kaen - Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva vowed Saturday to put his party's "People....

Quotable quote: Surayud VS Prasong
"Prasong had asked me to do something while I was Army chief, but I couldn't because it's....
Politicschitchat : Newin, The Naked!
It has been a week since Newin Chidchob broke his silence since falling from grace. But his effort to win....
Special:How they rate
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....

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

Bill panned for giving military impunity
Chulalongkorn University political scientist Naruemon Tabchumpol is against the the controversial internal....

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This week in history

October 6, 1976: Violent crackdown at Thammasat University
The return of former prime minister Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn in September 1976 caused widespread....
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What's On

Election decree after mid-October
The government and the Election Commission now are setting their eyes on the next general election after....

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