Democrats 'turn down' Thaksin offer to join govt

Close aide of ex-PM makes overtures on joining PPP govt: party source

Is end in sight for stricken Chart Thai?
The Chart Thai Party could face dissolution after one of its executives was issued a red card.

Junta will not be talking to Pojaman
The Council for National Security has no plans to enter into dialogue with Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra, wife....

Worried TITV staff reject plans for independent station
TITV staff yesterday expressed opposition to the station becoming independent.

Anfrel to keep close watch
The Asian Network for Free Elections (Anfrel) will observe the new polling that is being held following the....

"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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