Riot police catch some shut eye at Government House Wednesday night while anti-government protesters continue to rally on its grounds. — Thiti Wannamontha

Anti-government protesters continue to gather at the Government House late Wednesday after the Civil Court ordered them to move out. — Pawat Laopaisarntaksin

People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) demonstrators brave heavy rain late yesterday afternoon as they continue their siege of Government House for a second day. — Sarot Meksophawannakul

PAD core leaders Sondhi Limthongkul, right, and Maj-Gen Chamlong Srimuang chat in front of Government House after warrants for their arrest were issued Wednesday. — Thiti Wannamontha

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Love them tender

National police chief Pol Gen Patcharawat Wongsuwan promised on Thursday he will use a "tender approach" to disperse PAD protesters and arrest their nine core leaders, and Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej agreed with the tactics.

PAD, get out of Govt House

The Civil Court on Wednesday night ordered the People's Alliance For Democracy (PAD) to immediately move out of Government House and its grounds. Nine PAD leaders also face arrest.

PAD's next generation

The five core leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), now facing arrest, are pinning their hopes on three successors carrying on their efforts to bring down the government.

Court orders PAD to go

The Civil Court last night ordered the People's Alliance For Democracy (PAD) to immediately move out of Government House and its grounds, at the request of the Secretariat of the Prime Minister. Nine PAD leaders also face arrest warrants approved by the Criminal Court on four charges, including treason.

1,000 riot control soldiers on standby

Army commander Gen Anupong Paojinda has put about 1,000 soldiers trained in riot control on standby to back up police if the People's Alliance for Democracy demonstration gets out of control.

Tej: Crisis part of democracy

Foreign Minister Tej Bunnag yesterday urged the international community to understand the current political situation in Thailand saying it was part of the democratic process.

Ministers make many H2 promises

The government pledged yesterday to raise consumers' purchasing power, boost export growth, ease liquidity constraints for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SME) and tourism operators and ensure foreign exchange stability for economic growth in the second half.

Bangchak puts B10 billion into alternative fuels

Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP), the majority state-owned oil refiner, is to invest 10 billion baht to develop a fully integrated alternative fuels complex in order to diversify risk from the oil refining business.

Inflation remains BoT's priority

The Bank of Thailand raised short-term interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point yesterday in the face of continued high inflationary pressure.

Thai ladies shine at Malaysian Open

Thailand's ladies amateur golfers who took part in the Malaysian Ladies Open have returned home carrying major awards. The tournament was held at the Tropicana Golf Club Resort last week.

Thailand and Singapore kept apart in AFF draw

Runners-up Thailand and defending champions Singapore have avoided one another in the draw for the AFF Suzuki Cup, which was made in Jakarta yesterday.

PM proud of Olympic stars, offers praise for China

Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej yesterday thanked all the Thai participants for their performances in the 29th Olympic Games and gave warm praise to China in organising the Games.

Russia seeks support from eastern neighbors

The Russian president appealed to the leaders of China and four Central Asian countries for their support in the escalating crisis over Moscow's intervention in Georgia and its recognition of the country's separatist regions.

Man rams car into Playboy Mansion gates _ twice

One man appears determined to crash the party at the Playboy Mansion.

Malaysia blocks anti-government news Web site

Malaysia has blocked access to a popular news Web site that often runs afoul of authorities for its sensational political reporting, sparking complaints Thursday that the government has reneged on its pledge to keep cyberspace uncensored.