PM Samak has been ousted as government leader by the courts for having been paid for his TV cooking program. His own party the PPP have voted no-confidence and Samak is contemplating his resignation as party leader. The PPP will meet this Monday to choose a new leader.
Sompong Amornwiwat is mentioned often as the main contender along with Mr Somchai.
The opposition has vowed to continue demonstration to end the rule of the PPP.
Could this be the end for old Luang Mook?