text: Democrat Party Leader Looks Like Strongest Candidate for Thai PM | Voice of America - English
  "Thaksin's popularity isn't just because of his policies - it's because he became a much more public leader - someone who [they] felt to be working for the people on their side, someone they could understand. ? I cannot see the Democrats - and in particular Abhisit - playing anything like that role," said Baker.
  Thailand's main international and domestic airports in Bangkok have officially reopened - the first step in the recovery of the country's tourism industry. Political protests had closed the runways for eight days, stranding hundreds of thousands of people. Thai dancers, puppet theater and traditional music greeted passengers Friday as Bangkok's international airport formally reopened.The ceremonies…
  Tue, 10/27/2009 - 03:40 PM
  Thousands of supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra filled a Bangkok stadium Saturday to watch a pre-recorded speech in which he demanded the military stay out of politics.At least 30,000 people watched the speech Mr. Thaksin recorded in exile - 10 days after his allies in government were forced out by a court ruling that disbanded their coalition parties. A live speech by telephone was canceled at the last minute. No reasons were immediately…