Sep 27 Watch Myanmar Military Exercises Strength Against Buddhist Protesters Violence in Myanmar, also known as Burma, continued Thursday as the Asian country's government excersized force against the thousands of Buddist monks protesting there. Independent Television News reports on the situation. Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch Government of Thailand Battles AIDS Epidemic Thailand's growing AIDS epidemic has reached hundreds of thousands as the government tries to secure assistance. The NewsHour reports on AIDS in the Asian country and the efforts to reduce the disease and its stigma. Continue watching
Jan 16 Bird Flu Resurfaces Among Birds in Asia; Indonesia Death Toll Rises By PBS News Hour Concerns over the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu surfaced again across Asia Tuesday after scientists confirmed outbreaks among birds in Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, and a woman in Indonesia died. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch Two Years After Deadly Tsunami, Southeast Asia Still Recovering Two years after a tsunami devastated Southeast Asia, the region's hardest hit areas continue to deal with the aftermath. Regional experts discuss efforts to restore the economy and society in the most affected areas. Continue watching
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
Sep 19 Watch Thai Military Overthrows Government, Declares Martial Law The military in Thailand ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Tuesday while he was in New York for U.N. meetings, declared martial law and revoked the constitution. Two analysts discuss growing tension between the prime minister and the monarchy and other… Continue watching