Politics stays in the background as PM, Anupong attend rehearsal

Despite awkwardness caused by recent events, premier and Army chief don't allow therecent differences to affect protocol

Gain in support for Democrats : Poll
The trust in the government has eroded and sentiment has shifted in favour of the Democrats following the October 7 violent crackdown, an Abac Poll survey, released yesterday, showed.

More political confrontation after Ratchadaphisek case : academics
Tomorrow, the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Holders is scheduled to deliver its verdict on the Ratchadaphisek land case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife Khunying Pojaman.

Plan to set up charter drafting panel on course
Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat said yesterday the meeting to establish a constitution drafting committee by the government, the House and the Senate would continue even if the opposition keeps away.

A 59-year-old man collasped and died during protest
A Bangkok native, Somrit Kasemsuppakarn, 59, one of thousands of anti-government People Alliance of Democracy (PAD) protesters, died during demonstrations at the Government House compound yesterday.

Ratchadaphisek verdict will be historic, whichever way
The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders is scheduled on Tuesday to deliver the verdict in the Ratchadaphisek land case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife Khunying Pojaman.
Real reason behind Hun Sen's belligerence over temple
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen may have begun beating the war drums too early this week when he issued an ultimatum to Thailand that he would use force to resolve the border dispute at Preah Vihear, but he had reasons for doing so.

Time bombs ticking away in Somchai's political undergrowth
It is clear the ultimate goal of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) is the establishment of "new politics" - an alternative political model. The PAD's idea is to limit the number of parliamentary representatives elected by the people.
Chaotic meeting before the bloodshed
After learning that tear-gas canisters made in China caused the casualties in the October 7 clash between police and protesters from the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), society now wants to find out who was responsible for the tragedy.

How PM might ride out NCCC ruling
With armed forces chiefs virtually telling Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat on television to leave office, a major National Counter Corruption Commission ruling which appeared so HUGE earlier yesterday would show up as a filler on today's front pages.
Notoriety as a way of life
With one swing of his elbow in an animalistic fury that would put Mike Tyson to shame, Chuwit Kamolvisit snatched the headlines away from Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and Privy Council chief Prem Tinsulanonda.

Thaksin: A Don Quixote for democracy or a Shylock for power?
What ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been doing to rouse the crowds, like his phone-in, is nothing out of the ordinary. Desparate times call for desparate measures.
How can Thailand ride the storm?
"There is no clear map. This is not the same as the 1930s, things are different."