Thailand’s military rule rejected by voters

Post-coup Thai election a victory for ousted leader Los Angeles Times, CA The party supporting deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra claims a win. Some fear the military will intervene. By Paul Watson, Los Angeles Times Staff … Pro-Thaksin PPP Celebrates Victory in Thai Election Voice of America By VOA News Allies of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra have declared victory in Thailand’s first national election since last year’s military coup. … PROFILE: Samak Surndaravej, Thailand’s next “principled” premier? Monsters and Critics.com, UK Bangkok – Samak Surndaravej, who is likely to become Thailand’s next prime minister, is a politician with a colourful past and a history of changing … Election triumph could herald Thaksin’s return Guardian Unlimited, UK The successor party of deposed Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra claimed victory last night in the first election since the military coup 15 months ago … Thaksin allies win elections in snub to military Financial Times, UK By Amy Kazmin in Bangkok Allies of Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s deposed prime minister, won a convincing victory in yesterday’s parliamentary elections in … Thai parties start coalition deal-making Reuters India, India By Ed Cropley BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s political parties got down to hard bargaining on Monday after voters roundly rejected last year’s military coup … Major problem for generals as voters reject coup leaders Scotsman, United Kingdom By Nopporn Wong-Anan in Bangkok THE party backing Thaksin Shinawatra, the ousted Thai prime minister, easily won the most seats in yesterday’s election – a … I’ll be Thailand’s PM: PPP leader ABC Online, Australia Samak Sundaravej, the leader of Thailand’s People Power Party (PPP), has told reporters he is sure to be his country’s next Prime Minister. … Thailand: Party Supporting Thaksin Leads Thai Elections Global Voices Online, MA by Preetam Rai Bloggers in Thailand and abroad are analyzing the results of Thai elections where the party supporting the former Prime Minister Thaksin … EU hails Thailand’s general election as “milestone” People’s Daily Online, China Thailand’s general election on Sunday was an important “milestone” in the Southeastern Asian nation, the European Union (EU) said. … Thaksin allies win small majority The Age, Australia Allegations of voting irregularities and a possible conspiracy by a powerful establishment figure have increased tension in Bangkok in the wake of the … I’ll be PM: Samak Jakarta Post, Indonesia BANGKOK (The Nation): PPP begins talks Monday in a bid to form a coalition government whereas the Democrats sweep Bangkok. Voters in North, South split and … Thaksin Allies Appear to Win in Thai Washington Post, United States From left; Phantongtae, Pintongtha and Paetongtharn Shinawatra, a son and daughters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra cast their votes in Bangkok, … Today’s WSJ in Photos: Dec. 24, 2007 Wall Street Journal AP THAI ELECTION: Supporters of People’s Power Party cheer election returns at the party’s headquarters on Sunday in Bangkok. Backers of Thaksin, Thailand’s … Voters deal Thai army a tricky hand Financial Times, UK - By in Bangkok Thai voters turned out at the polls in large numbers -yesterday to express strong support for a return to democracy and for Thaksin Shinawatra … Thailand’s military rule rejected by voters Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom By Thomas Bell in Bangkok Thai voters have delivered a damning verdict on the ruling military junta by voting for a party linked to Thaksin Shinawatra, … Race on to form Thai government Aljazeera.net, Qatar - 1 hour ago Thailand’s rival political parties have begun jostling to put together a coalition government after allies of the ousted prime minister emerged victors but …