An embattled Kowit Watana finally lost his top post at the Royal Thai Police on the orders of his former classmate, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont. In an apparent protest against the order to transfer Kowit to the PM’s Office, police spokesman General Ajiravid Subarnbhesaj immediately submitted his resignation and ended his police career.
    As hot as political issues, actress and university student Chotiros Suriyawong appeared in an ultra-sexy dress at an entertainment industry awards ceremony. Her revealing dress got her in hot water: Thammasat University punished her for wearring inappropriate attire for a student.
The violence in the South continued, with a string of coordinated attacks on the night of Chinese New Year. The bombings and arson attacks caused at least three deaths and injured 29 others.
    In a surprise move, PM Surayud appointed Thaksin’s former right-hand man – Somkid Jatusripitak – as an economic envoy to shore up investor confidence and boost international understanding of the sufficiency economy theory. The appointment immediately drew flak and criticism. Bowing to immense pressure, Somkid resigned after less than a week in the post.