How it came to this
Jan 23: The prime minister's family officially announces the tax-free sale of its stake in Shin Corp to Singapore's Temasek Holdings.
Feb 4: Up to 50,000 people gather at the Royal Plaza demanding that Thaksin step down due to his lack of legitimacy and ethics.Feb 24: Thaksin dissolves Parliament and calls a snap election for April 2. Feb 26: At least 50,000 protesters rally peacefully to demand the premier's resignation. Feb 27: Three main opposition parties announce a boycott of the April 2 elections. March 25: More than 200,000 people attend an anti-Thaksin rally outside Government House. March 29: About 100,000 people join another protest in the Siam Square area. Sunday: Voters go to the polls. Monday: A defiant Thaksin claims victory in Sunday's general elections, saying his Thai Rak Thai Party won 16 million party-list votes against 10 million abstention votes. Yesterday: Thaksin announces in a national address that he will step down after a new parliament is convened.
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