1.  For what reasons are various groups in Thailand calling for the Prime Minister's resignation?

2.  What was significant about Prime Minister Shinawatra's election victory last year?

3.  What are opponents doing to try to get Prime Minister Shinawatra to step down?

4.  a) Define "pacify" from the Merriam Webster online dictionary here. 
(OPTIONAL:  List several synonyms of pacify as posted at the bottom of the definition and explain the differences in their meanings)
b) What offer has PM Shinawatra made in an attempt to pacify his opponents?
c) How did they respond to his offer?

5.  Read the entry for "recall election" found at Wikipedia.org.
a) If the Thai constitution allowed for a recall election of the Prime Minister, should the people attempt to do so?  Explain your answer.
b) What negative effects might there be with allowing the recall of the head of a government?

6.  Should Prime Minister Shinawatra resign?  Explain your answer.