Disqualified PPP candidates recapture seats

The three People Power Party (PPP) candidates whose victories in the December general election in Nakhon....

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.

"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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Political reality isn't pretty, deal with it
From 2005 to the present, Thailand has been plagued with the polarisation which in turn brings about unprecedented volatility and myriads of political woes, the likes of which have never been seen before.

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