Bangkok to be major battle ground for election : Abhisit

Bangkok is likely to become a decisive battle ground to determine whether the Democrats or rivals will claim....

Samak smoothes rift with apology
The People Power Party has resolved its infighting after party leader Samak Sundaravej apologised on Thursday....

Culture, values 'not suited to democracy'
Thai culture and values are outdated and not suitable for a democratic system, according to a researcher on....

'No turmoil if PPP were to win'
Deputy premier says a victory by People Power would not mean people were against the coup

Quotable Quote: Sanan Kachornprasart
"I've joined Chat Thai Party without conditions. I want to work with Banharn because he is No.1 in....
Highlights of the week:Pep talk for parties
The Election Commission today meets representatives of the political parties to ensure they understand the....
SPECIAL:Ex-MPs' children to run in poll
Banned executives of former party plan for kids to be PPP candidates
Politicschitchat:A political soap opera
A friend texted PoliticsChitChat last Saturday after hearing reports the Pracharaj, Matchima Thippatai and....

Analysis/Commentary

top parties brace for a tight race
Winners too close to call in the absence of clear-cut policies

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Interview

Prachai's populist policies go further than Thaksin's
PM hopeful believes he's tailor-made for the post will drive up economic growth

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This week in history

November 1, 2006: Uncle Nuamthong commits suicide against junta
Sixty-year-old Nuamthong Phraiwan commits suicide to protest against the junta that staged a military coup on....
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What's On

Centre set up to fight electoral fraud
The government has opened a centre to combat electoral fraud at the December 23 general election.

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Samak's biggest threat is his own party
In light of the rough-and-tumble politics, the survival of the Samak Sundaravej government seems to hinge on five aberrant scenarios rather than the usual norms, such as performance and popularity.

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