NATION: 'ALMOST A DOZEN RED SHIRT RAGS'

The Nation's Thaweeporn Kummetha writes today about the emergence of "almost a dozen" 'red' pro-Thaksin publications in Thailand.
The story questions why so many titles have been launched, and whether the sheer number of titles reflects a similar number of factions within the Democratic Alliance Against Dictatorship. It also suggests "disappointment" with the recently launched weekly newspaper Thai Red News might be one reason for the appearance of new titles.
What the story doesn't cover is the point I made earlier this week about whether the number of 'red' titles can survive financially. Advertising is limited, and although Thaksin retains popularity in parts of the country it will cost a lot to get these titles to all of his supporters.