It may be the final hours for Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of Thailand, who has been the target of the biggest protests in Bangkok since 1992. Thaksin is the billionaire prime minister of the country who had amassed huge power and a large mandate, but who disappointed his people by his continuous involvement in his business dealings.

The Nation reports that the end is near in its continuous and excellent liveblogging of the event from Bangkok. The link is here.

UPDATE: This Newsweek essay, by an investment banker, is very good, here.