Members of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) go to take the body of Narongsak Krobthaisong, a group member who was killed during a clash between UDD and People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) early Tuesday. — Thiti Wannamontha

A group of 30 senators led by Gen Lertrat Ratanavanich hold a press conference Friday to demand Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej solve the political turmoil and return sovereignty to the people. — Apichit Jinakul

Ramkhamhaeng University students gathered Friday in front of Lad Prao police station to demand the arrest of the gunmen who shot two students while they were marching to PM Samak's residence to call for his resignation. — Apichit Jinakul

No holding back the tears: A People’s Alliance for Democracy supporter expresses her grief as she learned Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej refused to step down or call a snap election. — Sarot Meksophawannakul

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End of emergency near

The state of emergency could soon be lifted but anti-government protesters expect the move would do little to ease political tension.

New foreign minister

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has nominated former Thai Ambassador to France Saroj Chavanaviraj to the palace for royal endorsement to succeed Tej Bunnag, who resigned as foreign minister on Thursday.

Hunger strike

Rangoon - Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has refused food deliveries to her home-cum-jail for the past three weeks in a fast to protest her detention.

Referendum on the crisis

The government on Thursday approved an up-or-down national vote of confidence with a referendum that will ask every voting citizen the question: Do you want the government to continue in office?

Critics slam referendum plan

The Samak Sundaravej cabinet's resolution to hold a referendum to get the public's view on ways to end the political turmoil has come under fire, with claims it would only prolong the conflict.

Protesters weep as PM stays

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej is adamant he will not resign. In a radio broadcast yesterday morning, Mr Samak dismissed speculation he was about to quit and said he would stay on to protect democracy.

Students shot near Samak's residence

Two Ramkhamhaeng University students were shot and injured by unidentified gunmen last night while marching with about 100 other students to Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's residence to call for his resignation. The students, identified as Anusak Khian-oon and Apichart Nakrit, were taken to Sri Siam hospital. Mr Anusak, 22, had two bullet wounds in his right thigh, while Mr Apichart, also 22, was shot in the elbow.

Tourism sector seeks ways to limit damage

The country's lucrative tourism industry is looking for ways to revive Thailand's image among foreign visitors and to stem losses caused by the current political conflict. Also, as of yesterday, 14 countries had issued advisories warning their citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Thailand or to exercise caution if they do go.

State union strikes only sporadic

State enterprise labour unions have failed so far to present a united front in their response to the standoff between Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej and anti-government protesters allied with the People's Alliance for Democracy.

Singer sews up a better strategy

Singer Thailand is a distributor of sewing machines under the ''Singer'' trademark, electrical appliances under the Singer and other brand names such as DVD players, television and home-theatre sets, air-conditioners, wine chillers, gas stoves, microwave ovens, refrigerators, electric irons, water pumps, computers and multi-purpose oil. Daniel Michel Philiponet was the managing director of Singer (Thailand) PLC from 1995-97 and in 1999 before his retirement. He was recently appointed as the managing director in February 2007 to the present.

Bigger purse for Pattaya tournament

The PTT Pattaya Open women's tennis tournament will be held at the Dusit Resort, Pattaya from February 7-15 next year, Pentangle Promotions announced yesterday. The upgraded event, which is part of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, is a combination of two existing tournaments, the PTT Bangkok Open and the Pattaya Women's Open.

Kanyapat beaten

Thailand's Kanyapat Narattana was knocked out of the US Open girls' singles on Wednesday when she was beaten in the second round 6-4, 6-4 by Belgium's Tamaryn Hendler. Compatriot Noppawan Lertcheewakarn has already advanced to the third round.

Ratchapol marches into quarter-finals

YASOTHON : Ratchapol Pu-Ob-Orm marched into the quarter-finals of the Thailand National Championship 2008 after registering yet another convincing triumph at the JP Emerald Hotel here yesterday.

Suspect in deaths of 3 Wis. teens pleads insanity

A Michigan man accused in a shooting rampage that killed three teenage swimmers at a river on the Wisconsin-Michigan border pleaded insanity to 10 felonies Friday, including new counts that he tried to kill six other teens.

In Fla., those who weathered Andrew eye Ike warily

Ike is still far out in the Atlantic, but it's getting a close look from those who weathered 1992's Andrew, the devastating Category 5 storm against which all other Florida hurricanes are measured.

Murder trial opens in Tenn. love triangle case

A prosecutor described a schoolteacher's husband as a jealous, calculating killer as trial opened Friday on charges he murdered his wife's teenage lover. But a defense lawyer told the jury that the defendant was a victim himself of a spouse who flaunted her infidelity.