VIENTIANE – Fugitive premier Thaksin Shinawatra pretended to be surprised yesterday when told of reports that there might be assassination attempts being planned. Speaking from his temporary home in Laos, where the controversial coup-ousted former prime minister met with supporters for a Songkran rally, Thaksin effectively mimicked the reaction of someone being told something he didn’t know... 

A Suan Dusit Poll released this week showed that once again, Thais unanimously supported many things when offered no alternatives in the polling. The survey of 2,653 people aged 19-55 in Bangkok and upcountry revealed that Thais were completely united on issues that they were not permitted to dissent upon, including support for the monarchy, the desire for national unity, and faith in Thai values and... 

BANGKOK — In a surprise move that takes an active offensive stance against corruption allegations, Permanent Transport Secretary Supoth Sublom is now suing the men who robbed his house for criminal defamation. “Mr Supoth has had his reputation damaged by the selfish criminal acts of these men, who revealed my client’s unusual wealth in an unflattering way by failing to successfully rob his... 

SUPHANBURI – In an urgent update from the government flood-control organization, it was announced that former PM and current head of the Chartthaipattana Party Barnharn Silpa-arche was at “high risk of flooding” because of his low elevation. All areas of central Thailand below 1.6 meters are considered in immediate danger from encroaching runoff from the north, coupled with existing floodwater... 

BANGKOK – Freshly appointed Defense Minister General Yuthasak Sasiprapha created another stir for the new Pheu Thai government this week with a controversial promise that this year’s transfer of senior military commanders would be based on merit. In a radical break from tradition that has no precedent in Thailand’s military history, Yuthasak declared that promotions should be based on...