May 19 Watch Thailand Negotiations Reach a Stalemate as Violence Escalates The leaders of Thailand's anti-government protests have surrendered to authorities, sparking more violence in the streets of Bangkok. Judy Woodruff talks to Richard Doner, a professor of political science at Emory University, for more on the politics behind the "red… Continue watching
May 19 Watch Mayhem Escalates as Red Shirt Leaders Surrender in Thailand Nick Paton Walsh of Independent Television News reports on the ongoing clash between authorities in Thailand and "red shirt" anti-government protesters that left six dead and Bangkok ablaze as some protesters to surrendered. Continue watching
May 13 Watch Thai Anti-Government Protesters Dealt a Blow as Dissident General Is Shot Tensions flared between Thai anti-government protesters and security forces, as a general backing the protest movement was shot in the head. New York Times reporter Thomas Fuller, who had been interviewing the general, describes how the bullet narrowly missed him,… Continue watching
May 13 Watch In Thailand, Tensions Renewed with Shooting of Anti-Government Leader Troops in Thailand moved to seal off an encampment of anti-government protests, as the shooting of a renegade general allied with demonstrators accelerated the violence in Bangkok. Judy Woodruff talks to GlobalPost reporter Patrick Winn about the unrest. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch After Days of Conflict in Thailand, Political Road Ahead Remains Unclear Analysts discuss Thailand's political road ahead after the government revoked the passport of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Continue watching
Apr 15 Watch After Mass Demonstrations, Unrest in Thailand Continues After days of mass demonstrations that have left two dead and more than 100 wounded, Thai police in Bangkok maintained an uneasy state of emergency. Continue watching
Dec 02 Watch Political Uncertainty in Thailand Grows After Court Ruling Thailand's Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat was removed from power, banned from politics for five years and his People Power Party disbanded on Tuesday as Thailand's three-year political crisis continued. An analyst explains the what's next for the troubled nation. Continue watching
Dec 02 Thai Court Rules to Disband Governing Party, Dismiss Prime Minister By PBS News Hour Thailand's Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat was removed from power, banned from politics for five years and his People Power Party disbanded on Tuesday as Thailand's three-year political crisis continued. Continue reading
May 22 U.N. Head Visits Myanmar to Coax Aid Effort By PBS News Hour U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon arrived Thursday in cyclone-damaged Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, to meet with Senior Gen. Than Shwe in hopes of convincing the stringent military junta to loosen restrictions on international aid. Continue reading
Sep 20 Thai Military Calls for New Elections, Constitution By PBS News Hour The army commander in Thailand who led a bloodless coup against the government said Wednesday a new prime minister would be selected in two weeks and elections held in October 2007. Continue reading