BANGKOK, Nov 26 – The Criminal Court today issued a warrant to arrest former Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban for instigating unrest and work stoppages, seizing state buildings and forcing civil servants from their offices following a request by police.

Deputy Metropolitan Police Commander Kachornsak Pansakorn and Bang Sue police officers appeared at the Criminal Court with the petition and evidence asking for an arrest warrant for Mr Suthep who led anti-government protesters to storm into the Finance Ministry and nearby buildings yesterday.

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