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PPP begins talks Monday in a bid to form a coalition government whereas the Democrats sweep Bangkok. read more »
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Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej Sunday lambasted a fortune-teller who predicted that bloodshed would happen next month. read more »
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Anti-government protesters pushed their way into the compound of the Government House on Tuesday afternoon. read more »
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The People Power Party expressed confidence yesterday about getting the full support of all coalition partners for Samak Sundaravej... read more »
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Coalition disagreement over Samak Sundaravej has forced a boycott of the House of Representatives' urgent session to select new PM. Please follow our minute by minute report here by keeping refreshing the page. read more »
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Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej yesterday lashed out at well-known fortune teller Varin Buaviratlert for his predictions... read more »
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For all his laudable composure after the high tension on Tuesday, Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej did display a worrisome blip: he urged the Thai media to choose sides. "Either them or us," said Samak... read more »
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Barring unforeseen circumstances or last-minute hitches, Samak Sundaravej will reach the highest peak of his political career... read more »
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Hundreds of pro-government crowds gather in front of Parliament, PAD cancels plan to rally there; PPP supports Samak, Banharn makes final preparations read more »
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The cat is now out of the bag. And it's an ominous, black, ugly cat for that matter. read more »
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A highly-anticipated audience granted Samak by HM the King has ended but PM avoided the media after arriving in Bangkok read more »
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People Power leader bows to party pressure on appointments; sources say reshuffle likely after six months read more »
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The People Power Party's three nominees for prime minister yesterday lobbied the five coalition parties to join forces in forming the government in a move believed by observers to ensure there was no repeat of a lack of House quorum as happened last week. read more »
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The government has backed down from its plan to amend Article 309 of the constitution... read more »
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The People Power Party's key coalition partners called for an urgent meeting Friday night, while Army chief Gen Anupong Paojinda rejected Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's plan to declare a state of emergency. read more »
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Nobody would like to be in the shoes of Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin at the moment. read more »
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Behind-the-scenes lobbying for lucrative ministerial posts has begun in earnest as Somchai Wongsawat awaits royal endorsement as the country's leader. But Surapong Suebwonglee has bowed out as finance minister. read more »
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PM's remarks to use force on PAD rally leave him isolated read more »
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Escalated anti-government demonstrations were in their fifth day on Saturday, with the prime minister losing support from the Army amid signs of an increasing government dilemma. read more »
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Democrat Party deputy secretary-general Niphon Boonyamanee on Wednesday criticised incoming Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej for his "careless''... read more »
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