Matchima edges towards break-up

The likelihood that the Matchima Thipataya Party, headed by the embattled Prachai Leophairatana, will....

Watchdog barks at election officials
The election office in this northeastern province has recommended the transfer of five government officials....

Democrats say they could still overhaul PPP
Abhisit says 2 out of 3 voters are undecided

Pro-Thaksin website shut
Access to a website supporting ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been blocked after messages were....

Leader's woes lead to despair
Candidates say Prachai ordered halt to funding after court convictions

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

Bhichit would rather be a Democrat
Former Bangkok governor Bhichit Rattakul is making a desperate, last-ditch effort to win a Bangkok MP seat in....

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Interview

Thaksin will be PPP advisor
PPP secretary-general Surapong Suebwonglee talks to Jintana Panyaarvudh and Sucheera Pinijparakarn about the....

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This week in history

November 15, 1933: Thailand's first election
Thailand had its first general election 74 years ago this week. The Kingdom's first general election took....
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What's On

World congress of administrative courts in Bangkok
Heads and representatives of administrative courts from 50 countries gather in Bangkok next week for a....

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