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Thaksin hints at deciding on temporary break in politics after election

    BANGKOK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra hinted he would decide on a temporary break in politics after the snap election, the Thai News Agency said Thursday.

Thai Army chief reaffirms military neutral stand

    BANGKOK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Royal Army chief Sonthi Boonyaratkalin admitted Thursday that he concerned about the high tense political situation but the Army would keep neutral and would not take any actions without order from the caretaker government.

Warring parties to discuss debate plan in Thailand 

    BANGKOK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The rival parties of the ongoing political crisis Thursday are expected to discuss issues concerning next week's public debate aimed at breaking the impasse.

EC mulls whether to postpone poll date in Thailand

    BANGKOK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Election Commission (EC) will decide whether to delay the April 2 snap election due to fears that pressing on with the present schedule may result in the failure for the 500-MP House of Representatives to meet.

Thai first-deputy PM opens door for talks with opponents

  BANGKOK, March 15 (Xinhuanet) -- Thailand's First Deputy Prime Minister Chidchai Vanasatidya said on Wednesday night that the Thai Rak Thai Party is willing to talk to the opponents and the party's legal team is making arrangements for the talks.

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