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The article discusses the controversy over the political system in Thailand and the possibility that the country could descend into civil war. The conflict between the Thai rural majority and the urban elite is discussed, noting the influence of the populist leader Thaksin Shinawatra, who was Prime Minister of Thailand between 2001 and 2006.

The article discusses the controversy over the political system in Thailand and the possibility that the country could descend into civil war. The conflict between the Thai rural majority and the urban elite is discussed, noting the influence of the populist leader Thaksin Shinawatra, who was Prime Minister of Thailand between 2001 and 2006.

The article explores the causes of political and social unrest in several Asian nations including South Korea and Thailand. In South Korea, president Lee Myung-Bak has been protested heavily, and in Thailand, Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej was almost censured by the parliament. These issues have arisen because democracy in these countries is somewhat new, and has not yet had a full effect.

The article explores the causes of political and social unrest in several Asian nations including South Korea and Thailand. In South Korea, president Lee Myung-Bak has been protested heavily, and in Thailand, Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej was almost censured by the parliament. These issues have arisen because democracy in these countries is somewhat new, and has not yet had a full effect.

This article discusses protests organized by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) in Thailand, an organization founded by Sondhi Limthongkul. The primary goal of the PAD is to oust the government of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. They believe that Thailand's sovereignty has been threatened by foreign trade and are anti-globalization.

The article focuses on the effect of globalization on demonstrators such as the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) that occupied a government building in Bangkok, Thailand on August 26, 2008. The PAD is attempting to get rid of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej for allowing foreign corporations to weaken Thailand's economy. The PAD, led by Sondhi Limthongkul, is fighting globalization and the dismantling of Thailand's economy, caused by the Westernization of Thai business and culture.

The article discusses the former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin was exiled in 2006 after a coup claiming corruption in the government. He was set to face court in Thailand but returned to Great Britain as he felt the courts were prejudged against him. While in office he instituted a bottom-up approach to economics which appealed to developing economics over the world.

The article discusses the former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin was exiled in 2006 after a coup claiming corruption in the government. He was set to face court in Thailand but returned to Great Britain as he felt the courts were prejudged against him. While in office he instituted a bottom-up approach to economics which appealed to developing economics over the world.