There has been plenty of news about the December 23 Thai election, the first "democratic" election since the coup on September 19 of last year. Here is one article, though not a particularly great one:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-12/29/content_7338214.htm I am particularly concerned about the future of the country from here. A lot of folks I know voted for the Democratic Party, but the PPP's victory here could render the coup meaningless.