Thaksin's defence lawyer denies involving police to harass graft busters

Lawyer Pichit Chuenban on Friday dismissed the speculation that he was invoking the legal proceedings by....

Senate to scrutinise the government
A group of 40 senators on Friday decided to push for a general debate designed to grill the government on its....

Opposition warns PAD it must maintain order
Abhisit rejects demand for govt to quit, saying it's legitimately elected

Govt media campaign faults rally for traffic chaos
The government yesterday stepped up its attack against the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD),....

Democrats urge samak to call joint session
The Democrat Party yesterday called on Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej to exercise his discretion to convene a....

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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