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Don Muang's a tough lesson for Pheu Thai

Democrat Party candidate Tankhun Jitt-itsara surprisingly won the Don Muang by-election, beating the candidate of the Pheu Thai Party, which was seen as the all-time champ of the constituency. The outcome has taught a new political lesson for both.. Read more

Don Muang's a tough lesson for Pheu Thai

Democrats to impeach govt over water project

The opposition Democrat Party will file a petition to remove the Cabinet on suspicion that the government colluded with four large companies in the bidding for the Bt350-billion water-management scheme. Read more

Democrats to impeach govt over water project

Chaiwat denies demand for new PM

Anti-government leaders yesterday denied reports that they filed a petition signed by 8 million supporters asking for a new royally endorsed PM. Read more

Chaiwat denies demand for new PM

Want a new PM? Then vote for someone else

Some Thais appear to have learnt nothing from history - as suggested by a group's calls for the royal appointment of a new premier to replace elected Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Read more

Want a new PM? Then vote for someone else

Red shirts demand 'fair reporting'

A group of red shirts gathered in front of the Nation newspaper headquarters in Bang Na on Wednesday, demanding that the paper do its duty and be neutral when reporting news. Read more

Red shirts demand 'fair reporting'
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Democrats to impeach govt over water project
June 20, 2013 1:00 am

Democrats to impeach govt over water project

The opposition Democrat Party will file a petition to remove the Cabinet on suspicion that the government colluded with four large companies in the bidding for the Bt350-billion water-management..

Red shirts demand 'fair reporting'
June 19, 2013 1:07 pm

Red shirts demand 'fair reporting'

A group of red shirts gathered in front of the Nation newspaper headquarters in Bang Na on Wednesday, demanding that the paper do its duty and be neutral when reporting news.

Want a new PM? Then vote for someone else
June 19, 2013 1:00 am

Want a new PM? Then vote for someone else

Some Thais appear to have learnt nothing from history - as suggested by a group's calls for the royal appointment of a new premier to replace elected Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Group demands that a new premier be royally appointed
June 18, 2013 1:00 am

Group demands that a new premier be royally appointed

The Thai Patriotic Front has filed a petition seeking the Royal appointment of a new prime minister, citing what it described as failures by the current government on such issues as amnesty..

PM's silence doesn't help her government
June 18, 2013 1:00 am

PM's silence doesn't help her government

Dharma writer Dungtrin wrote about the art of love: "A couple that does not talk to each other is a couple whose relationship is already broken."

Door-to-door campaign worked well: Tankhun
June 18, 2013 1:00 am

Door-to-door campaign worked well: Tankhun

Tankhun Jitt-itsara, who won a historic poll in Don Muang to become the first Democrat MP in 37 years in the constituency, spoke to The Nation's Budsarakham Sinlapalavan yesterday.

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Losing 37-year Don Muang constituency 'not a big loss' : PM
June 17, 2013 5:00 pm

Losing 37-year Don Muang constituency 'not a big loss' : PM

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said today that several factors led to the ruling Pheu Thai party's defeat in yesterday's by-election in Don Muang constituency.

Don Muang voters chose an individual over a party : Pheu Thai
June 17, 2013 4:57 pm

Don Muang voters chose an individual over a party : Pheu..

The Pheu Thai strategic PR committee concluded on Monday that the party lost in the Don Muang by-election mainly because voters are attached to individual candidates rather than party's policies.

From street protest to cyber protest
June 17, 2013 1:00 am

From street protest to cyber protest

Mass rallies give way to smaller events organised online