NLA or Thammasat, rector told
Suraphol declines to comment on ultimatum
Published on October 30,2006 |
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Sonthi tries for a public relations coup
CNS concerned at lack of progress being reported to the people under its leadership
Published on October 30,2006 |
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No Thaksin contact, says PM Surayud
Government and military leaders are on damage control following Thursday's meeting between Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda and Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra.
Published on October 29,2006 |
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TU rector urged to make choice on NLA
Opposition from Thammasat University academics and students to the participation of academic and media representatives in the National Legislative Assembly grew fiercer yesterday.
Published on October 29,2006 |
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Meechai seeks harmony in house
National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Speaker Meechai Ruchuphan was trying to make amends yesterday following the acrimony over his appointment on Tuesday.
Published on October 28,2006 |
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Forestry officials warned off politics
Department puts restrictions on rangers, considered supporters of previous administration, in bid to quell unrest
Published on October 28,2006 |
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Pridiyathorn or Somkid could lead new party
Finance Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula or one of his predecessors, Somkid Jatu-sripitak, could head a new party put together by would-be kingmaker Somsak Thepsuthin, a source said yesterday.
Published on October 28,2006 |
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'Inappropriate' meeting
People will wonder about hidden deals and Privy Council chief's influence, critics complain
Published on October 27,2006 |
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'Undercurrent' grows stronger
The "political undercurrent'' involving supporters of the ousted government is becoming stronger in Khon Kaen, with an anonymous open letter circulating in the province.
Published on October 27,2006 |
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Prem's chat with Pojaman
The following are excerpts of the conversation between Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra, wife of ousted premier Thaksin, and Privy Council President General Prem Tinsulanonda, during their meeting at Prem's residence yesterday.
Published on October 27,2006 |
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Thaksin's schemes go under the scanner
A comprehensive review of several schemes initiated by the Thaksin Shinawatra administration will take place until next month, including the Bangkok Fashion Project, negotiations on pending free-trade agreements, and the future of Don Muang airport.
Published on October 27,2006 |
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Meechai and deputies get King's nod
His Majesty the King endorsed Meechai Ruchuphan on Wednesday as speaker of National Legislative Assembly (NLA), it was announced yesterday.
Published on October 27,2006 |
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Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin, chairman of the Council for National Security
CNS Chairman Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin speaks to Nation Multimedia Group's top editors in an exclusive interview on Tuesday.
Published on October 26,2006 |
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I won't meddle with new charter: Meechai
National Legislative Assembly Speaker Meechai Ruchuphan says accusations he will manipulate the writing of a new constitution are mistaken.
Published on October 26,2006 |
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Govt to ease political limits next month
Prime Minister Surayud Chula-nont told political party leaders during their first meeting yesterday that restrictions on political gatherings would be relaxed by early next month.
Published on October 26,2006 |
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Meechai win sows divisions
Prem, Sonthi welcome his election but critics worry it could worsen civil rights
Published on October 25,2006 |
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Rudderless TRT now 'back on course' with new interim leader
After two weeks without a boss, members of the Thai Rak Thai Party are more optimistic about their future now they have an interim leader, deputy spokesman Jatuporn Prom-phan said yesterday.
Published on October 25,2006 |
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Meechai the frontrunner
Legal expert set to edge out Prasong if 40 undecided members stay split;talk of dirty tricks at first session today
Published on October 24,2006 |
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Thaksin seen scheming an eventual return to power
Approaches already made to former TRT heavies; wife may be key to such hopes
Published on October 24,2006 |
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Thaksin has no plans to return yet
Ousted PM believes time not right; TRT pushes for end to martial law amid talk of mounting defiance by supporters in NE
Published on October 23,2006 |
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Thaksin aide tests the water
Deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has dispatched his personal secretary to Thailand to discover how many former Thai Rak Thai MPs are still loyal to him.
Published on October 22,2006 |
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Battle against Meechai heats up
Ex-senator Pratin claims he signed a royal command improperly in 2000
Published on October 20,2006 |
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Pojaman returns without Thaksin
Ousted Cabinet members declare assets to NCCC
Published on October 19,2006 |
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Academics divided over junta giving up power
A month after the takeover, there are fears the military is in no rush to go
Published on October 19,2006 |
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Temasek may lose heavily on sale
Loss of Bt20 bn predicted, if buyer can be found
Published on October 18,2006 |
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Thaksin advised to stay abroad for a long time
Thirty political reporters whose usual job it is to cover events at Parliament House signed a letter yesterday calling on three representatives of media organisations named to join the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to choose between maintaining their roles as media professionals, or joining the NLA.
Published on October 17,2006 |
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'Choose the media - or political job'
Thirty political reporters whose usual job it is to cover events at Parliament House signed a letter yesterday calling on three representatives of media organisations named to join the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to choose between maintaining their roles as media professionals, or joining the NLA.
Published on October 17,2006 |
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Temasek vows to cut down stake
Company issues statement that avoids nominee role; Korn calls it 'ambiguous'
Published on October 17,2006 |
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Govt warns Thaksin not to return yet
Defence minister says he should wait till martial law is lifted; but many ministers fear national unity could be jeopardised
Published on October 16,2006 |
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Thaksin 'wants to return'
Surayud says deposed PM can return but when is the question
Published on October 15,2006 |
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PM pledges to help Northeast activists
Less than two weeks in office, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont yesterday vowed to fulfil the assistance promised by previous governments for former communist insurgents in the Northeast.
Published on October 14,2006 |
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NLA 'doesn' t represent' all of the people
Critics call assembly chamber of generals that is made up of 'Prem's sons'
Published on October 13,2006 |
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Surayud explains situation to diplomats
The European Union yesterday reiterated their desire to see the restoration of civil liberties in Thailand and the lifting of martial law by the military council that toppled the Thaksin government.
Published on October 13,2006 |
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Thai Rak Thai exodus goes on
Two more executives resign from ousted prime minister's once-mighty party
Published on October 12,2006 |
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Martial law to be lifted 'once TRT threat eases'
Martial law will be lifted soon - once authorities believe no acts of political subversion can be mounted against the interim administration, military and government leaders said yesterday.
Published on October 11,2006 |
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King urges Cabinet to rectify Thailand's image
Country 'is in dire straits'; flooding, other problems 'pose a danger'
Published on October 10,2006 |
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Executives upbeat on new line-up
Admiral as transport minister criticised
Published on October 10,2006 |
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Surayud picks his own team, which he believes is honest
Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont has hand-picked the members of his Cabinet with basic qualifications of honesty, devotion and fairness, his secretary-general said yesterday.
Published on October 09,2006 |
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THAI RAK THAI: Factions planning new party
Senior figures reported to be pressing Somkid to become leader
Published on October 09,2006 |
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US, China differ on coup
Washington anxious about martial law while Beijing welcomes Gen Surayud
Published on October 05,2006 |
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TRT rudderless as no one wants to lead
The Thai Rak Thai Party was in complete disarray yesterday with neither Sudarat Keyuraphan nor Chaturon Chaisang, the second and third leading figures, apparently prepared to step into Thaksin Shinawatra's shoes.
Published on October 05,2006 |
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Fanatical followers lament party's likely fate
'Thailand will never get as close to challenging the world'
Published on October 05,2006 |
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Thaksin quits as party chief
Ex-PM accepts responsibility for strife; meltdown continues in TRT
Published on October 04,2006 |
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TRT sinking like Titanic
Mass exodus of executives, factions follows threat of five-year ban over election violations
Published on October 03,2006 |
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Thaksin's return 'a threat'
Privy Council member says there could be clashes if ousted premier comes back; urges reconciliation
Published on September 29, 2006 |
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A Summary of the Interim Constitution Draft for the Kingdom of Thailand (2006)
Preamble
The Interim Constitution is designed to outline the administrative mechanisms during the transition from coup to democracy.
Published on September 28, 2006 |
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Protesters defy junta restriction
Activists ignore ban and criticise 'rape of Thailand'
Published on September 26, 2006 |
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Family life for sudarat
Taking break from politics; vows to assist assets probe
Published on September 25, 2006 |
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Meteoric rise to POWER
Pojaman and two children apparently staying back to look after assets
Published on September 21, 2006 |
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APPEAL FROM LONDON: Thaksin seeks privacy for family in Bangkok
Pojaman and two children apparently staying back to look after assets
Published on September 23, 2006 |
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Stunned Thaksin followers mull options
Former Thai Rak Thai MPs have admitted that it is likely the party was doomed after the government was overthrown.
Published on September 23, 2006 |
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ON TARGET: Thaksin and Ms Arroyo’s similarities
ARMED Forces Chief of Staff Hermogenes Esperon says a Thai-style coup d’etat against President Macapagal Arroyo is “remote.”
Published on September 23, 2006 |
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Question of status looms for ousted PM
Thaksin Shinawatra was travelling light. As far as the British government is concerned, however, he may have arrived in London yesterday with very heavy political baggage.
Published on September 22, 2006 |
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Soldiers heartened by warm public response
Low-ranking and junior military officers who have been guarding the Royal Thai Army headquarters in Bangkok since Tuesday night said they were glad people were friendly towards them.
Published on September 22, 2006 |
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MEDIA CONTROL
Ban on the airing of SMS on TV
ICT Ministry authorised to destroy content
The broadcasting of SMS messages on television programmes and the airing of opinions on radio programmes have been banned until the country is returned to a normal state, the permanent secretary of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Ministry has announced.
Published on Sep 22, 2006 |
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