Anti-government protesters storm Thai parliament

Thailand’s government security agency said a Black Hawk helicopter landed at Parliament and evacuated politicians trapped by anti-government protesters who had stormed the compound and surrounded the building. A statement from the agency, known as CAPO, said the helicopter carrying “five soldiers armed with M16s landed on the Parliament’s helipad and picked up ministers and […]

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Thai Security Forces Step Up Efforts to Curb Anti-Government

Hundreds of Thai police and soldiers were deployed Tuesday to prevent anti-government demonstrators from spreading in Bangkok. As anti-government protesters continued calling for the government to resign, there were brief clashes between protesters and security personnel. Police temporarily halted a convoy of protesters headed to 11 locations where the government has banned demonstrations. But a […]

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Thailand protesters demonstrate in bid to force military out of the capital’s streets

Thailand protesters try to oust army from streets BANGKOK — Tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters threatened to force soldiers from the historic heart of Thailand’s capital Saturday, raising tensions in what so far has been a nonviolent bid to bring down the government. Riding on motorcycles and in pickup trucks, the protesters traveled in […]

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Thailand’s red-shirts plan new Bangkok rally

Anti-government protesters in Thailand say they plan another big parade and rally in the capital on Saturday. The protesters, known as the red-shirts because of their distinctive clothing, are calling for the prime minister to resign and call fresh elections. The government has extended special security legislation and brought in extra troops to staff check-points. […]

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