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File photo shows anti-government protesters during a demonstration ...

(AFP) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:30:00 GMT

(AFP) - File photo shows anti-government protesters during a demonstration at Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok. Thailand's election commission has approved a new political party set up by the 'Yellow Shirt' protest movement which blockaded the capital's airports last year, a spokesman for the body has said. Photo:Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP

Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold portraits of pro-democracy ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:54:00 GMT

File photo shows anti-government protesters shouting slogans ...

(AFP) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:15:00 GMT

(AFP) - File photo shows anti-government protesters shouting slogans during a protest at Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok. The country's 'Yellow Shirt' protesters, who led a disruptive blockade of the capital's airports in 2008, have formally applied for registration as a political party, a senior official has said. Photo:Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP

Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold portraits of pro-democracy ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 31 May 2009 07:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold portraits of pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and shout slogans during a protest outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok May 31, 2009. Suu Kyi's health has improved and she is ready to face a verdict that could see the Nobel laureate jailed for up to five years, her lawyers said on Saturday. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold a portrait of pro-democracy ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 31 May 2009 07:31:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold a portrait of pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi and shout slogans during a protest outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok May 31, 2009. Suu Kyi's health has improved and she is ready to face a verdict that could see the Nobel laureate jailed for up to five years, her lawyers said on Saturday. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Anti-Myanmar government protesters hold posters of detained ...

(The Canadian Press) — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:08:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Anti-Myanmar government protesters hold posters of detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest to demand her release in front of the U.N. office in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, May 22, 2009. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Sakchai Lalit

An anti-government demonstrator holds a sign during a protest ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 18 May 2009 05:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An anti-government demonstrator holds a sign during a protest outside the Parliament House in Bangkok May 18, 2009. Protesters in red shirt rally in front of Parliament Monday morning, demanding that their version of charter draft be taken up for deliberation, local newspaper reported. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Policemen keep watch on their motorcycles during a protest outside ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 18 May 2009 05:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Policemen keep watch on their motorcycles during a protest outside the Parliament House in Bangkok May 18, 2009. Protesters in red shirt rally in front of Parliament Monday morning, demanding that their version of charter draft be taken up for deliberation, local newspaper reported. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT CRIME LAW)

An anti-government demonstrators wearing a mask of Thailand's ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 18 May 2009 05:04:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An anti-government demonstrators wearing a mask of Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva holds a poster during a protest outside the Parliament House in Bangkok May 18, 2009. Protesters in red shirts rally in front of the parliament Monday morning, demanding that their version of charter draft be taken up for deliberation, local newspaper reported. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

An anti-government demonstrator wearing a mask of Thailand's ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 18 May 2009 05:04:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An anti-government demonstrator wearing a mask of Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva holds a poster during a protest outside the Parliament House in Bangkok May 18, 2009. Protesters in red shirts rally in front of the parliament Monday morning, demanding that their version of charter draft be taken up for deliberation, local newspaper reported. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold pictures of Myanmar's ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 17 May 2009 07:09:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Myanmar nationals living in Thailand hold pictures of Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok May 17, 2009. Suu Kyi is in good health and ready to defend herself against new charges that have triggered international condemnation of the military regime, her lawyer said. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Two Myanmar nationals living in Thailand, dressed as Myanmar ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 17 May 2009 06:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Two Myanmar nationals living in Thailand, dressed as Myanmar soldiers, point toy rifles at a fellow demonstrator during a rally calling for the release of Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok May 17, 2009. Suu Kyi is in good health and ready to defend herself against new charges that have triggered international condemnation of the military regime, her lawyer said. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A protestor holds a photo of imprisoned human rights activist ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:51:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A protestor holds a photo of imprisoned human rights activist Aung San Suu Kyi during a protest outside the Thai embassy in Makati's financial district of Manila August 8, 2008. REUTERS/John Javellana

Anti government protesters hold placards during a rally march ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Anti government protesters hold placards during a rally march from the Royal plaza to the Government House in Bangkok May 6, 2009. Protesters are demanding Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to lift a ban on their satellite television station and community radios. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

An anti government protester wearing a mask depicting Thailand's ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An anti government protester wearing a mask depicting Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva takes part in a rally outside Government House in Bangkok May 6, 2009. Protesters are demanding Abhisit to lift a ban on their satellite television station and community radios. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Anti government protesters burn a television during a rally ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Anti government protesters burn a television during a rally outside the Government House in Bangkok May 6, 2009. Protesters are demanded Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to lift a ban on their satellite television station and community radios. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

A demonstrator shouts slogans as she holds a mask of former ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:56:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A demonstrator shouts slogans as she holds a mask of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a protest against the Government in Bangkok April 25, 2009. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gestures during a protest against the Government in Bangkok April 25, 2009. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva ended a 12-day state of emergency in the capital on Friday, saying he wanted to foster reconciliation after violent anti-government protests killed two people and further eroded investor confidence. The pro-Thaksin United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) has vowed to continue the fight for fresh elections and planned a peaceful rally in the capital at around 5 pm (1000 GMT). REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT ODDLY)

Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra shout slogans during a protest against the Government in Bangkok April 25, 2009. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva ended a 12-day state of emergency in the capital on Friday, saying he wanted to foster reconciliation after violent anti-government protests killed two people and further eroded investor confidence. The pro-Thaksin United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) has vowed to continue the fight for fresh elections and planned a peaceful rally in the capital at around 5 pm (1000 GMT). REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

A demonstrator puts a mask of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A demonstrator puts a mask of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra over a friend's face during a protest against the Government in Bangkok April 25, 2009. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva ended a 12-day state of emergency in the capital on Friday, saying he wanted to foster reconciliation after violent anti-government protests killed two people and further eroded investor confidence. The pro-Thaksin United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) has vowed to continue the fight for fresh elections and planned a peaceful rally in the capital at around 5 pm (1000 GMT). REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

A demonstrator holds a portrait of former Thai Prime Minister ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A demonstrator holds a portrait of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a protest against the Government in Bangkok April 25, 2009. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva ended a 12-day state of emergency in the capital on Friday, saying he wanted to foster reconciliation after violent anti-government protests killed two people and further eroded investor confidence. The pro-Thaksin United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) has vowed to continue the fight for fresh elections and planned a peaceful rally in the capital at around 5 pm (1000 GMT). REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Supporters of the leaders of red-shirted protesters gather outside ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of the leaders of red-shirted protesters gather outside the Criminal Court in Bangkok April 16, 2009. Three protest leaders appeared in court on Thursday when police sought authority to extend their custody on charges of violating the state of emergency declared on Sunday. Around 100 supporters demonstrated peacefully outside the courthouse in central Bangkok, without the red shirts normally worn by supporters of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the figurehead of the protest movement. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (THAILAND SOCIETY CONFLICT POLITICS)

Weng Tojitrakarn, one of the leaders of red-shirted protesters, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:37:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Weng Tojitrakarn, one of the leaders of red-shirted protesters, waves to his supporters as he leaves the Criminal Court in Bangkok April 16, 2009. Three protest leaders appeared in court on Thursday when police sought authority to extend their custody on charges of violating the state of emergency declared on Sunday. Around 100 supporters demonstrated peacefully outside the Criminal Court in central Bangkok, without the red shirts normally worn by supporters of Thaksin, the figurehead of the protest movement. REUTERS/Stringer (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT) THAILAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN THAILAND

Veera Musigapong (C), one of the leaders of the red-shirted ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:33:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Veera Musigapong (C), one of the leaders of the red-shirted protesters, waves to his supporters as he leaves the Criminal Court in Bangkok April 16, 2009. Also pictured is Natthawut Saikua (red shirt), another leader of the red-shirted protesters. Three protest leaders appeared in court on Thursday when police sought authority to extend their custody on charges of violating the state of emergency declared on Sunday. Around 100 supporters demonstrated peacefully outside the Criminal Court in central Bangkok, without the red shirts normally worn by supporters of Thaksin, the figurehead of the protest movement. REUTERS/Stringer (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT) THAILAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN THAILAND

Thai soldiers stay on guard at the Victory Monument where road ...

(The Canadian Press) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:54:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - Thai soldiers stay on guard at the Victory Monument where road junctions surrounding it were closed due to clashes between Thai anti-government protesters and Thai soldiers. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Wong Maye-E)

Soldiers move towards an area held by protesters near the Government ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:44:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Soldiers move towards an area held by protesters near the Government House in Bangkok April 13, 2009. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa

A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra gestures near a bus they torched during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang

An anti-government protester hugs a Thai soldier while pleading ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:04:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - An anti-government protester hugs a Thai soldier while pleading for soldiers not to use violence against them outside the Government House in Bangkok. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Wong Maye-E

An anti-government protester and supporter of ousted Prime Minister ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:48:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - An anti-government protester and supporter of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra waves a Thai flag after his colleagues set tires on fire during a protest at an intersection in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, April 13, 2009. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Wason Wanichakorn

Soldiers keep watch during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Soldiers keep watch during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired at crowds of anti-government protesters in central Bangkok on Monday and demonstrators fought back with firebombs and rocks, propelling Thailand deeper into political crisis. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra waves a national flag in front of a torched bus during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired at crowds of anti-government protesters in central Bangkok on Monday and demonstrators fought back with firebombs and rocks, propelling Thailand deeper into political crisis. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra throws a weapon at riot policemen during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired at crowds of anti-government protesters in central Bangkok on Monday and demonstrators fought back with firebombs and rocks, propelling Thailand deeper into political crisis. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:13:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra burn tyres during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang

Supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra torch a bus during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired repeatedly in the air in central Bangkok on Monday, forcing anti-government protesters to abandon a blockade of a key traffic junction in a first show of strength since an emergency was declared. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

A man walks past a bus commandeered by supporters of ousted ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:10:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A man walks past a bus commandeered by supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired repeatedly in the air in central Bangkok on Monday, forcing anti-government protesters to abandon a blockade of a key traffic junction in a first show of strength since an emergency was declared. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS)

A Thai man hands flowers to Thai soldiers confronting with anti-government ...

(The Canadian Press) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:54:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - A Thai man hands flowers to Thai soldiers confronting with anti-government protesters and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a protest on the street in Bangkok. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Wason Wanichakorn)

Heavily-armed troops take up position near a protest staged ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:33:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Heavily-armed troops take up position near a protest staged by supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired repeatedly in the air in central Bangkok on Monday, forcing anti-government protesters to abandon a blockade of a key traffic junction in a first show of strength since an emergency was declared. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)

A masked supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A masked supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra joins a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired repeatedly in the air in central Bangkok on Monday, forcing anti-government protesters to abandon a blockade of a key traffic junction in a first show of strength since an emergency was declared. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY SOCIETY)

A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra displays a weapon during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash

A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:33:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra brandishes a weapon during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. The Thai army cracked down on anti-government protesters on Monday, firing warning shots at a major junction in the capital at demonstrators who responded by hurling petrol bombs. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:32:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra uses a slingshot during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. The Thai army cracked down on anti-government protesters on Monday, firing warning shots at a major junction in the capital at demonstrators who responded by hurling petrol bombs. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)

A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin wears a mask ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:04:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin wears a mask as protesters block a main road in Bangkok April 13, 2009. The Thai army cracked down on anti-government protesters on Monday, firing warning shots at a major junction in the capital at demonstrators who responded by hurling petrol bombs, witnesses said. REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra waves the national flag near burning protesters as they block a main road in Bangkok April 13, 2009. The Thai army cracked down on anti-government protesters on Monday, firing warning shots at a major junction in the capital at demonstrators who responded by hurling petrol bombs, witnesses said. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stands on a bus during an anti-government protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. The Thai army cracked down on anti-government protesters on Monday, firing warning shots at a major junction in the capital at demonstrators who responded by hurling petrol bombs, witnesses said. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)