Apr 13 Watch Other News: Troops Crack Down on Thai Protests Thai soldiers intensified their efforts to tamp down anti-government protests in Bangkok Monday, and Pakistan's president signed a regulation imposing Islamic Law in part of the country. Continue watching
Apr 13 Military, Protesters Clash in Thailand By PBS News Hour Thai soldiers sought to dampen growing anti-government protests in Bangkok Monday, firing weapons and tear gas toward a large group of demonstrators, who fought back with rocks and firebombs as the country faces a fresh bout of political unrest. Continue reading
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
Nov 26 Thai Army Chief Urges PM to Quit as Protesters Paralyze Airport By Admin, PBS News Hour Thailand's army chief called for the country's prime minister to resign Wednesday in the face of protests that have paralyzed the government and stranded thousands of passengers at Bangkok's main airport. Continue reading
Sep 02 State of Emergency Declared in Thailand as Premier Faces Fraud Charges By PBS News Hour Thailand's Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej declared a state of emergency in the capital Bangkok Tuesday, the same day the Election Commission ruled his party committed electoral fraud in December elections. Continue reading
Aug 07 China Tells Bush Not to Meddle in Its Affairs By PBS News Hour China responded to President Bush's criticism of Beijing's repression Thursday, saying no one should interfere in other countries' internal affairs. Continue reading
Aug 05 President Bush Begins Weeklong Tour of Asia By PBS News Hour President Bush arrived Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, at the start of a weeklong tour that also will take him to Thailand and then China for the Olympics' opening ceremony. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch Rising Food Prices Felt Around the World Soaring food prices and recent jumps in the price of rice -- a critical food in the developing world -- have impacted communities and aid organizations across the globe. Independent Television News reports on the increased price of rice. Continue watching
Oct 02 Watch Myanmar Crisis Sheds New Light on China's Regional Influence During recent protests in Myanmar, the country also known as Burma, the international community relied heavily on the diplomatic intervention of China in efforts to stop a military crackdown. Experts consider China's growing regional influence. Continue watching