Floods ravage Thailand's Central Plains

Published on 27 Sep 2013 | A heavier-than-usual monsoon season has flooded 27 provinces in Thailand and forced evacuations in nine districts. Authorities say floodwaters will not reach the central industrial areas and near Bangkok as in 2011 which caused massive disruption to supply chains.

101 East : Into Patani

Published on 28 Jun 2013 : More than 5,000 people have been killed in Thailand's restive southern provinces since 2004. The deadly insurgency is shadowy and shapeless. Attacks often come with no formal demands, causing a vicious circle of violence between Malay-Muslim separatist groups and death squads backed by security forces. The innocent live in fear of the next hit. No government in this predominantly Buddhist nation has been able to get a grip on the unrest, despite measures ranging from brutal to conciliatory. Unprecedented high-powered peace talks this year were supposed to signal hope, yet the killings escalated. How will it stop?

Protesters Call for Ouster of Thai Prime Minister

The group which calls itself ‘V for Thailand’ has already organized three mass assemblies in Thailand’s capital this month demanding the ouster of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Wearing white Guy Fawkes masks, protesters have decried the alleged corruption in the government.

So far, the group has only managed to gather more than a thousand people in Bangkok although it claims it has strong support in many provinces.

Yingluck is the younger sister of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who is convicted of plunder. Her critics accuse her of being a puppet of her brother.

In recent years, various groups have organized massive street rallies which made a huge impact on Thai politics. Among the big groups are the Yellow Shirts (anti-Thaksin and pro-monarchy) and Red Shirts (mostly pro-Thaksin).

Thailand rice prices stir up debate

Published on Aug 17, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish : Thailand's governing Pheu Thai party won last year's election partly based on a promise to improve the income of rice farmers.The government introduced a scheme which currently pays them around 50 to 60 per cent more than market prices.

The International Monetary Fund estimates that this could amount to $3.8bn, excluding the cost of storage.Despite the cost, the government says it will continue with the programme, because it has a duty to look after farmers.

But not everyone agrees that the benefits are worth it.

Southeast Asia Looks to Nuclear Power

VOAvideo | February 02, 2011 |- Southeast Asian economies are growing fast and need more energy to fuel that growth. As a result, almost every country in the region is considering nuclear power. But, as VOA's Daniel Schearf reports from Bangkok, there are numerous challenges to the idea.

Thai court issues warrant for Thaksin on terrorism charges

france24english — May 25, 2010 — IN THE FIELD - A Thai court has approved an arrest warrant for former premier Thaksin Shinawatra on terrorism charges following government accusations that he incited unrest and financed the mass protests by opposition "Red Shirts" in Bangkok over recent weeks.

Battle in Bangkok

AlJazeeraEnglish — May 23, 2010 — 101 East looks back at the events leading up to the battle in Thailand's capital.

Thai troops breach red shirts' barricades to end protest

AlJazeeraEnglish — May 18, 2010 — Al Jazeera's Wayne Hay and Justin Okines bring you the story and pictures from the ground as Thai troops mount an offensive against the red shirt protesters in central Bangkok. (May 19, 2010)

Thai rivals explain their positions on Al Jazeera

AlJazeeraEnglish — May 17, 2010 — Panitan Wattanayagorn, a spokesman for the Thai government, tells Al Jazeera what security forces are trying to achieve in Bangkok.

Sean Boonpracong, a spokesman for the red shirt protesters, explains why the anti-government movement has asked the United Nations to get involved. (May 18, 2010)

Thailand's Turmoil : Bangkok burns

Bangkok burns as Thai protest heats up

AlJazeeraEnglish — May 16, 2010 — Red shirts continue to stand their ground at their protest camp in central Bangkok, openly defying a warning of a possible military crackdown despite clashes that have killed dozens in just four days.

Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports. (May 17, 2010)

Thai's Turmoil cost 24 lives

Clashes continue in Bangkok

AlJazeeraEnglish — May 15, 2010 — Another eight people have been killed in Bangkok as anti-government "Red Shirt" protesters continue to battle security forces on the streets of the capital.

The total death toll over the past three days now stands at 24. It is unclear if those killed were all protesters but it is known that none of the dead were soldiers.

Government troops meanwhile continue to surround the red shirt who have been camped in the centre of the capital for two months.

Troops have also been declaring certain areas "live fire zones".