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 […]
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. […]
Thailand’s anti-government protesters said they will hold a candlelight vigil Wednesday to honour the revered monarch, who has been in hospital since September. The “Red Shirts” loyal to fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra have been demonstrating since March 14, pushing for snap elections to replace a government they criticise as elitist and undemocratic. “Tomorrow we […]
Thousands of anti-government protesters in Thailand have boarded motorcycles and trucks for a mass rally in Bangkok in the latest stage of their campaign. The “red-shirt” movement, many of them supporters of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, wants the government to step down and call new elections. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has admitted his country is […]
Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra has advised city residents to stay at home Saturday as red-shirt demonstrators are to march through the capital. The red shirts plan to go along various roads including Silom, Ratchadaphisek and Rama IV roads marking a distance of over 80 kilometres. “If you don’t have to run any errand outside, […]
BANGKOK, March 18 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Thursday said his government stands ready to talk with the ‘Red Shirt’ United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) movement, but the anti-government activists must comply with the law without blockading government offices and the homes of key persons and they must stop inciting […]
Protesters in Thailand have spilled their own blood in a symbolic gesture to try to bring about the downfall of the present government. Thousands of Red Shirt activists formed long lines to have their blood drawn by nurses after they were asked by their leaders to take part in the bizarre act. The blood was […]
Two soldiers were wounded after three grenades exploded at a Thai military base during massive anti-government protests in central Bangkok this morning. Thousands of red-shirted supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra have staged rallies at several barracks in the city over the last three days. The protesters had given Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva an ultimatum […]
