Public Health Minister Chalerm Yubamrung has emerged as a possible new prime minister after Somchai Wongsawat was disqualified by the Constitution Court in the dissolution cases against his People Power party (PPP).
His Majesty the King yesterday reminded the royal guards to perform their duty to the best of their ability and be strong, patient and tolerant.
The People's Alliance for Democracy declared an end to its marathon 192-day protest after the key coalition parties were ordered dissolved yesterday.
POLITUCS
The People's Alliance for Democracy has asked highway police to block one lane of the Don Muang tollway near the airport after a fatal grenade attack from the tollway on protesters occupying Don Mueang airport early yesterday.
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) will hand Government House back to the government today, ending the occupation which began more than three months ago.
Thai Airways International flights bound for Los Angeles from U-tapao are being forced to undergo thorough security checks at another airport, adding three hours to the flight time.
The People Power, Chart Thai and Matchimathipataya parties are to be reborn under different names as they reel from the political blow of being dissolved by the Constitution Court.
The government has decided to postpone the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit until March.
Members of the dissolved Chart Thai party will turn up at their party headquarters today wearing black to mourn the death of their 34-year-old party.
Gen Anupong Paojinda was relieved by the Constitution Court's verdicts in the party dissolution cases, a source close to the army leader said yesterday.
POLITICS
The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) is making plans for a rally at parliament on Monday to counter any gathering by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD).
EDITORIAL
Over the cacophony of explosions, gunfire and the political refrain engulfing the country, the incisive voice of the Constitution Court is one that must be allowed to prevail.
THAI POLITICS
Although it was much anticipated, the Constitution Court's verdict dissolving the three coalition parties is not likely to put an end to Thailand's protracted political crisis.
COMMENTARY
The seizure of Bangkok's two airports and an air control tower by supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy raises a very serious question about the security of Thailand's main aviation infrastructure and the gateway to the Kingdom.
The political face-off between the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) and the Somchai Wongsawat government has not only seriously caused great political instability, but also tremendously damaged the country's international standing and reputation.
Post Bag
Looking at the moon last night with its smiling face with two twinkling eyes, I got the impression that it was laughing at the people of Thailand, who, it would seem, are trying to wreck the country. When are these conflicting groups going to adopt the so-called Middle Way and compromise before Thailand is split asunder?
In Media
Elected politicians must now make sacrifices to break the political deadlock.
