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Thaksin supporters return to Bangkok streets
[Iran Press TV Latest] Thousands of former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra's red-clad supporters march through the streets of Bangkok, calling on the government to resign. The protesters on Saturday demanded Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva step down, dissolve parliament and hold new elections. Organizers said Thaksin was expected to address the crowd by telephone from exile. "We rally today because we want to get rid of the government, the aristocracy and bring back true democracy to the people." At least two people were killed and hundreds of others were injured in April protests - the worst street violence in the country in over a decade. Ousted in a 2006 coup, Thaksin Shinawatra, who was accused of corruption, fled Thailand to avoid jail. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who came to power after a court charged the former pro-Thaksin party with fraud, has snubbed calls to dissolve his eight-month-old government in favor of snap elections. Posted by: Fred 2009-06-28 |
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