NCCC to launch graft probe in spite of Jakrapob's resignation

The National Counter Corruption Commission on Thursday decided to launch a graft probe against outgoing....

Eight schools disrupted by PAD-led protest
Almost 30,000 students and 1,200 teachers from eight schools in the vicinity of Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge have....

PAD ready to talk to Govt: Chamlong
But group won't drop demand for Samak's administration to resign

EC deadlocked on PM
The Election Commission has hit a legal hurdle in its probe into the involvement of Prime Minister Samak....

Govt faces grilling on economic issues
The Samak government yesterday faced a fresh threat from appointed senators to launch an interpellation....

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

Academic sounds alarm as tension seen rising
Political differences could turn ugly as opposing forces head for a nasty collision

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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

Constitution Court president to be elected on Thursday
Nine designated-judges of the Constitution Court will meet on Thursday to cast a peer vote to elect the court....

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