Members of a pro-democracy group gather in front of Thammasat University on Wednesday to demand well known lecturer Thirayuth Boonmi resign. They accused him of distorting facts when giving interviews to reporters about politics. — Thiti Wannamontha

A group of protesters gather in front of the British embassy in Bangkok on Wednesday to condemn British football fans who put the name of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra on the Thai national flag. — Apichit Jinakul

Former house speaker Yongyuth Tiyapairat testifies to the Supreme Court on Wednesday insisting he is innocent of alleged electoral fraud. — Apichart Jinakul

Politics on the pitch
Players from the parliamentary opposition walk off of the field in disgust shortly before half-time during a friendly soccer match against the government at the Army Stadium yesterday. They were upset by the government side’s decision to send on Bangkok MP Karun Hosakul. — Somchai Poomlard

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Thai help accepted

On the 12th day of the Burmese cyclone disaster, the military junta has agreed to welcome an all-Thai medical relief team sent by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to help the victims.

COMMENTARY
For the love of country

If patriotism really has something to do with listening to the national anthem and seeing the national flag fly up the pole at exactly the same time, twice a day, let's start with parliament.

NEWS THINK
Handle with care

By Achara Ashayagachat
The saying "too many cooks spoil the broth" could apply to Thailand's relations with Burma if the kingdom mishandles international pressure on the Burmese junta to open the country to international assistance for survivors of Cyclone Nargis.

Quake rescuers battle storms

DUJIANGYAN, CHINA : Heavy storms and wrecked roads hampered efforts to reach areas hardest-hit by China's worst earthquake in three decades as the death toll rose above 12,000 yesterday.

HM urges Thais to help victims

His Majesty the King has urged Thai people to help Cyclone Nargis victims in Burma, and Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej will leave for the neighbouring country this morning to convince the junta to open up to international assistance.

Footie game between govt, opposition takes ugly turn

A football match between the government and the opposition yesterday was supposed to be a friendly but it turned into an ill-tempered match marred by a walk-out and verbal sparring resembling a chaotic parliamentary session.

Ratchaburi intends to sell ethanol stake

Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (RATCH), the country's largest private power producer, plans to divest from Siam Ethanol Co (SEC), saying it has no expertise in the ethanol business.

Airport Link set for more delays

The contractor for Bangkok's Airport Link is seeking a one-year extension to complete the 26-billion-baht project, blaming slow land transfers from the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).

Stability remains Thailand's challenge

Thailand will continue to be attractive to foreign investors in the medium term, but needs to take steps to upgrade national infrastructure and increase political stability, according to local economists.

Sorenstam fires warning to Tour rivals

If anything, Sunday's victory at the LPGA Michelob Ultra Open was a signal that maybe Annika Sorenstam is ready to give Lorena Ochoa a run for the world number one spot again.

Winyu sets fight date in Japan

WBC female atomweight champion Winyu Paradorngym is scheduled for a rematch with Japan's Momo Koseki in the Thai's first title defence in October. ''Winyu is going to face Momo in Japan in October,'' Winyu's promoter Preeyakorn Rattanasuban said yesterday.

Five mascots represent good wishes from China

China wants to make the 2008 games the best-ever Olympiad and has tried to create a different tournament.

Red Cross estimates up to 128,000 killed in Myanmar cyclone as new storm threatens

The Red Cross on Wednesday boosted its estimate of the cyclone death toll in Myanmar to between 68,000 and nearly 128,000 _ a much higher figure than the government tally. The U.N. warned that a second wave of deaths will follow unless the military regime lets in more aid quickly.

Suspected missile strike hits Pakistan border village, deaths reported

A suspected missile strike late Wednesday in a Pakistan border village destroyed a house and killed about a dozen people, residents and a militant spokesman said.

Myanmar children face classes in relief camps as UN says 85 percent of schools damaged

Children in Myanmar may be forced to attend classes in relief camps and tents because 85 percent of school buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged in a cyclone-ravaged region, the U.N. said Wednesday.