Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has survived a parliamentary no-confidence vote over his handling of protests by anti-government "Red Shirts". Vejjajiva was accused of violating human rights in the standoff between protesters and troops.
The siege of Bangkok continues in Thailand, as Red Shirt protestors set fire to more than two dozen buildings. An Italian journalist was killed in the violence on Wednesday and the international community has called on the country to end the unrest. Demonstrators are continuing to demand that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to step down and call fresh elections, saying his premiership is illegitimate.
In this edition: Thailand's 'Red shirts' win a promise for fresh elections but still refuse to clear the streets of Bangkok; we visit the Pakistani village thrust in to the spotlight for all the wrong reasons; and we discover China's shabby shareholders - apparent peasants, who are actually in the money.
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said Monday that the country will hold elections in November if a reconciliation plan is agreed upon. Thailand has been in political turmoil since mid-March, when protesters attempted to overthrow the government.
What might happen next in Thailand, where Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has warned anti-government protesters he's ready to authorise force if necessary to oust them from their fortified encampment in the centre of Bangkok?
Thailand is deeply polarised. The conflict between "Red Shirts" and "Yellow Shirts" is pushing the country to the brink. France 24 takes a closer look at the two rival camps.
After two rounds of televised talks with Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, anti-government "Red Shirt" protesters on Tuesday rejected offers for more talks after the premier refused their 15-day deadline to call fresh elections.
Thousands of "Red-Shirt" supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra gathered in Bangkok on Wednesday to pour their donated blood in front of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's residence, and call for his resignation.
Pro-democracy protests continue in Bangkok by Thailand's 'Red Shirts' movement. They're calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and support the country's ousted former PM, Thaksin Shinawatra. They've even shed their blood for the cause, spilling it on the steps of the Prime Minister's residence and office. France 24's Cyril Payen was there.
Tens of thousands of red-shirted supporters of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra rallied in Bangkok on Tuesday to call for Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's resignation and donate blood to be thrown at Bangkok's government house.
