Surabot 'Pleum' Leekpai speaks about being the only son of former premier Chuan Leekpai. Will he follow in his father's footsteps?Published on March 9, 2008 Your father is a respected figure. Is he a role model?Dad will always be a politician to me. Whatever he wants to do, he thinks of other people first. He is my hero. I learned from him that good politicians should think of others first.Some say h....
One of The Nation's 2006 People of the Year has vanished from public view for more than two weeks. He is reported to be extremely upset with the landslide win by the pro-Thaksin party, People Power, in the December 23 election.From browsing through popular Thai-language webboards like Prachathai and Rajdumnern on Pantip.com, it seems surfers are looking for him too. And Election Commissioner Sodsri S....
People Power Party of Samak Sundaravej joins hands with Chart Thai, Puea Pandin, Ruam Jai Thai Chart Pattana, Matchima Thipataya and Pracharaj Parties to form a coalition government, leaving Democrat Party of Abhisit Vejjajiva or Mark alone in the Opposition Bloc.Lonely Mark....
Godfather's sons run in the December 23 electionChatchawan Kong-udom or “Chat Taopoon” and Paijit Thammarotepinij or “Por Pratunam” are well-known among Bangkokians, despite their names not always being seen in a good light. And their sons are running in the upcoming election. The Nation’s Budsarakham Sinlapalavan talks to the two candidates about their political campaigns and respective (God) father....