Thailand’s political crisis continues to unfold. Earlier today, at least one person was killed and dozens injured in the latest protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. Samak has been accused of corruption and enjoying too close ties with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted nearly two years ago. It was the most serious confrontation since Thai demonstrators began occupying Samak’s office in an effort to force his departure. The Thai government has declared a state of emergency in the capital Bangkok. Under the order, all public gatherings have been banned and media reports severely restricted. The declaration came hours after the Thai election commission ruled Samak’s People’s Power Party committed election fraud last year and said it should be disbanded. Protesters vowed to keep up their demonstrations despite the state of emergency.

Panya Wiungsutorn, anti-government protester: “We are all ready to resist the dictatorship of Samak. We don’t care what the result will be, but we have to fight on.”