Thailand: Banharn working hard behind the scenes to become next prime minister.

(From Thai Press Reports)

Section: Commentary - The Nation - Amid growing opposition to Thaksin Shinawatra's comeback and doubts about Abhisit Vejjajiva's leadership qualities, veteran politician Banharn Silapa-archa is working relentlessly behind the scenes to bolster his chances of becoming prime minister again.

This scenario has emerged as a new twist in Thai politics. It sounds almost like a well-known Thai folk song, called "Ta In and Ta Na". Ta In and Ta Na fish together and share their catch. But once, over a meal, they fight for the head and tail of a fish. Amid this turmoil, Ta Yoo comes from nowhere and steals the fillet.

Banharn (Ta Yoo) might walk away with the …