Stories about Thailand from September, 2008
Thailand's new Prime Minister
Thailand has a new Prime Minister: Somchai Wongsawat.
Thailand protests: Conflict of elites
Last Friday several East Asia bloggers held a virtual meeting to discuss the crisis in Thailand. The participants shared their insights about the ongoing protests and political struggles involving different political forces in Thailand.
Thailand: Samak out, but protests continue
Thailand's Prime Minister was ordered by the court to step down for violating the constitution. But Bangkok protesters vow to continue with their campaign until political reforms are instituted.
Barcamp Bangkok 2
keng.ws writes about Barcamp Bangkok 2.
Thailand: Student protesters
Peace Space writes about the involvement of students in the anti-government street protests in Bangkok
Thailand: New constitution to end crisis
Nganadeeleg suggests that drafting a new constitution can resolve the political crisis in Thailand.
CIA behind Thailand protests?
Is the CIA involved in the ongoing protests in Thailand?
First day of State of Emergency in Bangkok
A State of Emergency in Bangkok was declared yesterday by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej following a violent clash between pro and anti-government protesters. The political situation is still volatile but it seems life goes on in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand.
Thailand: Protesters misunderstood by Western media?
Most of the online commentaries and news reports about the anti-government rallies in Thailand are not positive. A blogger wonders whether the statements of the protesting groups, and their English translations, are delivered to the global audience correctly.
