Antigovernment protesters slept early Monday at Bangkok’s main airport, which is closed. Saeed Khan/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesFrom New York Times:
BANGKOK — Protesters blockading Bangkok’s two airports increased their numbers on Monday as Thailand’s government, paralyzed by the demonstrations, braced for a court decision that could force the prime minister to step down and dissolve his party.
Arguments before Thailand’s constitutional court are to conclude Tuesday. The case involves allegations of voter fraud by the governing People Power Party and two of its coalition partners. A decision against the party would bar Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and many of his ministers from politics. Political analysts expect the court to rule within a week.
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