· September, 2008

Stories about Thailand from September, 2008

Thailand protests: Conflict of elites

  16 September 2008

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

  12 September 2008

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.

First day of State of Emergency in Bangkok

  3 September 2008

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?

  1 September 2008

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.