Samak to settle call for general debate on Sunday

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said he would respond on Sunday to an Opposition request for a general....

Chalerm bans ASTV from cable channels
Interior minister warns operators of immediate jail if they refuse to obey

Suriya main suspect in AEC report
The Assets Examination Committee yesterday filed an investigation report for prosecution review, naming former....

Nationwide merit-making ceremony for peace
People across the country are being encouraged to join a nationwide merit-making ceremony to be held....

Senate speaker asked to mediate
Senate Speaker Prasopsuk Boondet has been asked to mediate in a meeting aimed at ending the ongoing political....

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

'We need to respect differences without using force'
Chaiwat Thirapanthu, a civic leader and a key member of the newly launched Network for Political Differences....

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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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