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Six bodies found in Buddhist temple in Bangkok after Thai violence
Six bodies found in Buddhist temple in Bangkok after Thai violence
© REUTERS/ Caren FirouzSix bodies found in Buddhist temple in Bangkok after Thai violence
© REUTERS/ Damir SagoljSix bodies found in Buddhist temple in Bangkok after Thai violence
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Thai curfew to be extended until Tuesday - premier
10:49 23/05/2010
A night-time curfew in Bangkok and several provinces imposed after anti-government protests will be extended until Tuesday, Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said in his weekly address to the nation on Sunday. 
Tensions in Thailand; Armored personnel carriers ram down barricades
10:33 19/05/2010
Thai troops opened fire into the fortified encampment of anti-government protesters in downtown Bangkok on Wednesday, in what appears to be a final crackdown after a week of deadly clashes.
The Thai government said the crackdown will continue throughout Wednesday. 
Thai military begin armed crackdown on protestors
07:33 19/05/2010
Government troops advanced into the opposition encampment in downtown Bangkok as an operation to disperse mass protests began early on Wednesday.
Protest leader calls for UN mediation as food supplies dwindle
11:42 17/05/2010
Thailand's government said on Sunday a crackdown on Red Shirt protesters would continue despite the protesters' plea for United Nations-mediated talks. According to government figures, 59 people have been killed and more than 1,600 wounded since the Red Shirts began their protests in March.

Major General shot in head as Thailand unrest escalates
14:56 14/05/2010
Protesters in the Thai capital reinforced their encampment on Friday as government efforts to blockade them overnight led to sporadic violence that killed at least one man and saw a high-profile Red Shirt military leader shot in the head.

Thai opposition to comment on premier's proposals soon
07:46 04/05/2010
Thai opposition was ready to consider the prime minister's "roadmap" on restoring national unity and will announce its decision on Tuesday, an opposition leader told national television.
Thailand may hold general elections on November 14 - prime minister
19:14 03/05/2010
Thailand may hold general elections on November 14, the country's prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, said in his televised address to the nation on Monday. 
Thai court throws out Russian arms dealer's claim
14:56 26/04/2010
A Bangkok court on Monday dismissed a claim by alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout against a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officer. 
Russia denies granting visa to fugitive Thai ex-PM
19:52 13/04/2010
Russia has rejected allegations that the fugitive Thai ex-prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, has been allowed to enter Russia.
Thailand slams Russia, Germany for giving visa to ex-PM Thaksin
14:05 13/04/2010
Thailand's foreign minister has denounced the Russian and German governments for granting visas to the country's fugitive former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, the Bangkok Post reported on Tuesday.
Russia urges peaceful solution to Thai political crisis
17:53 12/04/2010
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday expressed hope that the political crisis in Thailand will be resolved through peaceful means, and violence will not resume
At least 13 killed, over 520 injured in Thailand mass protests
06:37 11/04/2010
At least 13 people were killed and over 520 injured as the continuing opposition protests in Thailand turned violent.
Thailand declares state of emergency
18:49 07/04/2010
The Thai prime minister has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok and nearby provinces over the continuing opposition protests, a national TV channel reported on Wednesday.
Thai premier agrees to meet protest leaders
10:34 28/03/2010
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva agreed on Sunday to meet leaders of Thailand's red-shirted protesters in a bid to ease growing tension in the country, the government-controlled MCOT TV channel reported.
Thai 'Red Shirt' protests turn into carnival procession
23:26 20/03/2010
The protests of Thai opposition in the country's capital, Bangkok, have turned into an anti-governmental carnival procession, the local newspaper Nation said on its Web site.
Thai 'Red Shirts' demonstrators plan new protest after 'bloody' Tuesday
15:46 19/03/2010
Thai opposition demonstrators plan to hold a 20,000-car protest in the country's capital of Bangkok on Saturday, Thai media reported.
Thai worker killed by Palestinian rocket in Israel
18:57 18/03/2010
A Thai worker has been killed by a Palestinian rocket attack in southern Israel, an emergency service source said.
Thai PM ready for talks with protesting 'Red Shirts'
17:03 18/03/2010
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Thursday he is ready to negotiate with protesters on condition that they refrain from insulting verbal attacks
Thai opposition protestors paint Bangkok streets with blood
15:56 17/03/2010
Thai opposition protestors painted the streets in front of the gates of the Thai prime minister's office with their blood on March16.
The protestors used three million cubic centimeters of blood taken voluntarily from 100,000 protestors.
Blood on the streets of Thailand
14:03 17/03/2010
Red-shirted protesters hurled plastic bags filled with gallons (litres) of their own blood into the residence of the Thai prime minister on Wednesday, hoping their shock tactics will bring down his government.
Seeking new ways to dramatise their cause, a small group of protesters were allowed by police to approach the walled compound in a ritzy Bangkok neighbourhood and then unleashed a barrage that smeared the walls, roof and grounds with red. 
Thai opposition protestors paint streets with blood
18:38 16/03/2010
Thai opposition protestors painted the streets in front of the gates of the Thai prime minister's office with their blood on Tuesday
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Tensions in Thailand; Armored personnel carriers ram down barricades
10:33 19/05/2010
Thai troops opened fire into the fortified encampment of anti-government protesters in downtown Bangkok on Wednesday, in what appears to be a final crackdown after a week of deadly clashes.
The Thai government said the crackdown will continue throughout Wednesday. 
Protest leader calls for UN mediation as food supplies dwindle
11:42 17/05/2010
Thailand's government said on Sunday a crackdown on Red Shirt protesters would continue despite the protesters' plea for United Nations-mediated talks. According to government figures, 59 people have been killed and more than 1,600 wounded since the Red Shirts began their protests in March.

Major General shot in head as Thailand unrest escalates
14:56 14/05/2010
Protesters in the Thai capital reinforced their encampment on Friday as government efforts to blockade them overnight led to sporadic violence that killed at least one man and saw a high-profile Red Shirt military leader shot in the head.

Thai opposition protestors paint Bangkok streets with blood
15:56 17/03/2010
Thai opposition protestors painted the streets in front of the gates of the Thai prime minister's office with their blood on March16.
The protestors used three million cubic centimeters of blood taken voluntarily from 100,000 protestors.
Blood on the streets of Thailand
14:03 17/03/2010
Red-shirted protesters hurled plastic bags filled with gallons (litres) of their own blood into the residence of the Thai prime minister on Wednesday, hoping their shock tactics will bring down his government.
Seeking new ways to dramatise their cause, a small group of protesters were allowed by police to approach the walled compound in a ritzy Bangkok neighbourhood and then unleashed a barrage that smeared the walls, roof and grounds with red. 
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Thai political crisis
A series of protests in Thailand started in March 2009 after the government offered 9 million low-paid Thai workers assistance worth $55 per head to stimulate the economy. A state of emergency has been imposed in 17 Thai provinces, which have shown support for the opposition.











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