Udon winner ejected

People Power man disqualified for 2nd offence, 'framing rivals'

Pojaman may meet Prem
Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra might meet Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda at a "suitable....

PPP MPs consider 'switch'
People Power Party MPs are considering whether to move to a new camp if their deputy leader Yongyuth....

We have no business with Pojaman : CNS
The Council for National Security has no plans to enter into dialogue with Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra, wife....

Party's future hangs in balance as commission reviews violations
The Election Commission (EC) has two legal options should it decide to cancel the victory of People Power....

"You" --- PERSON OF THE YEAR 2007
'You' is a far cry from Time magazine's 2006 person of the year. 'You' is more....
Politics Chit Chat: Bad days for PM hopeful?
It seemed some prime minister hopeful, including Samak Sundaravej and Abhisit Vejjajiva, had bad days prior to....
Highlights of the week: EC vetting process to continue
This week (January 7-13, 2008) the Election Commission will continue to endorse or nullify poll results.
Quotable Quote: Winai Phattiyakul
"The great loss is an opportune time to show gratitude for royal benevolence by finding the best way out....

Analysis/Commentary

Military unlikely to be targets for revenge by PPP
People power party's strong showing in the election may reflect failings of the military-installed....

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Interview

No-votes 'a call for political change'
Last month's general election saw 2.1 million 'no votes' for party-list and constituent seats.

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This week in history

December 31, 2006: New Year's Eve Bombings
Bangkok is rocked by six explosions early in the evening at widely separate parts of the city, completely....
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What's On

By-elections and Senate nomination
Sunday (January 13, 2008) sees by-elections in three Nakhon Ratchasima seats, after the successful People....

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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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