It seems there has been rising discontent among the people of Thailand recently, as a reported 100,000 came out in Bangkok to call for the Prime Ministers resignation. The protest was led by Sondhi Limthongkul, the media mogul who Thaksin tried to sue for defamation for publishing a letter which accused Thaksin's administration of being rife with corruption. Thaksin had also tried to sue a journalist for implying that he had been passing legislation which benefitted his own family's corporate interests. These lawsuits were dropped after His Majesty King Bhumibhol Adulyadej kindly suggested the PM listen to his critics instead of suing them.   more »