Jan 1st, 2009 · At least 61 people were killed and more than 200 injured after they tried to flee what swiftly became a charred, gutted ruin in a glitzy Bangkok entertainment area. The Santika Club, popular with young, affluent Thais as well as tourists and expatriates, had been packed with about 1,000 celebrants.
Dec 15th, 2008 · In an exclusive interview, Abhisit Vejjajiva rejects the notion that he had anything to do with the latest government's fall. But he said that the Thaksin-friendly government was simply too corrupt to stay on.
Dec 2nd, 2008 · In Bangkok, Thailand, the Constitutional Court has dissolved the country's top three ruling parties over electoral fraud. The ruling brings down the government, and sets the stage for thousands of protesters to end their siege of the country's two main airports.
Dec 1st, 2008 · Tensions are rising between pro-government and anti-government groups in Thailand as the country's major airports remain closed, leaving tourists and travelers stranded. Police have been authorized to disperse the anti-government protesters, but so far they haven't.
Nov 30th, 2008 · The siege at 2 major airports in Thailand continues. Police today ordered anti-government protestors who are seeking new elections to disperse, but so far the order has been ignored. Meanwhile, thousands of pro-government supporters held a rally in Bangkok. Host Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Michael Sullivan about the latest developments.
Nov 28th, 2008 · In Thailand, anti-government protesters occupying Bangkok's two main airports are bracing for confrontation. The prime minister has declared a state of emergency and ordered the police to resolve the situation. Police say they're attempting to negotiate the protesters' withdrawal, but protest leaders say they won't go until the government does.
Sep 9th, 2008 · Thailand's embattled Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej has been forced out, but not by the anti-government demonstrators that have taken over his compound in recent weeks. A court finds that the TV appearances of Thailand's prime minister violated the consititution.
Sep 5th, 2008 · Samak Sundaravej has had a 40-year career in Thailand's politics, but it's not clear whether he can ride out the country's latest political crisis.