Thaksin forgives his opponents and expects them to reciprocate

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinwatra on Thursday welcomed Songkran well-wishers at his Shinawatra Tower III....

Surayud vows to exit politics, serving the monarchy
Former prime minister Surayud Chulanont on Thursday expressed his gratitude for the royal command on his....

Prem urges forgiveness
Royal chief adviser General Prem Tinsulanond on Thursday urged top military leaders to set example by....

Chaiya changes his mind to not tender his resignation
Public Health Minister Chaiya Sasomsap on Thursday had a change of heart to cling to office instead of....

Thaksin applied for political asylum
Ex-PM withdrew UK request as he did not fear arrest

Desperately seeking Sonthi…
One of The Nation's 2006 People of the Year has vanished from public view for more than two weeks. He is....
"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.

Analysis/Commentary

We have enough current and ex-pms to satisfy every media demand
Being a prime minister means putting your personal life firmly into the spotlight.

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Interview

Por Pla discusses lobbying allegation aimed at him
The House committee tasked with investigating the lobbying allegation for the Senate speaker's post has....

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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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