AP - Traffic was tied in knots and businesses closed temporarily Tuesday as demonstrators seeking the resignation of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra brought their protests to the capital's commercial district.

A man is beaten to death after he destroys a popular Hindu shrine in the Thai capital, Bangkok.

AFP - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's party and his leading rivals have failed to agree on talks between the embattled premier and his opponents, amid rising concerns whether snap polls can go ahead.

AFP - While protesters in Bangkok burn his effigy, in this northern town where Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was born they light incense sticks and pray he will continue to run the country.

AP - A 30,000-strong "Caravan of the Poor" gathered outside Bangkok Friday to demonstrate their backing of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is vowing to stay in his job despite mass protests against him in the Thai capital.

AP - Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed Thursday to hold onto his job in the face of mass street protests, saying he would not bow to mob rule but that he might retire from politics at a later date.

AFP - The chief adviser to Thailand's highly influential king has made a powerful plea for an end to the nation's deepening political crisis, as the premier hinted he might temporarily step aside.

AP - Mixing business and politics was a winning strategy for Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra back in 2001.

AP - Demonstrators demanding Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's resignation lambasted the Thai leader with fiery speeches Tuesday, but remained peaceful as they vowed to camp in the street outside his office until he steps down.

AP - Thousands of demonstrators seeking the resignation of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra marched in Bangkok on Tuesday, vowing to continue peaceful protests until he steps down.

AFP - Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has threatened to impose a state of emergency in Bangkok if a mass street protest against him turns violent.

AFP - Tens of thousands of Thai protesters began marching at dawn toward Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's office to press their demands for him to step down, after an all-night rally drew record crowds.

AFP - Thailand could declare a state of emergency if violence breaks out at a protest seeking to oust Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a senior security official warned.

AP - In the morning, they pray and collect alms. At night, they march and shout for Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to resign. Clearly these aren't your ordinary tranquil Thai Buddhists.

Security is tightened in central Bangkok ahead of a major rally against Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra.

AFP - The weekly protests aiming to force Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from office divides Bangkok into two cities -- one of late-night political rallies and one where business continues as usual.

AFP - Thailand's army commander has warned the ongoing political upheaval swirling around Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra could unsettle the country's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

AFP - Embattled Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra has urged his rivals to agree to a compromise to end the nation's political turmoil, as protesters called for civil disobedience to force him from office.

AP - Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the prime minister's resignation marched to his office Sunday night after a boisterous rally accusing Thaksin Shinawatra of corruption and abuse of power.

AP - Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the prime minister's resignation marched to his office Sunday night after a boisterous rally accusing Thaksin Shinawatra of corruption and abuse of power.