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Thailand Royalist Turns Protester Amid Growing Anti-Government Movement
Often seen at the wheel of one of his supercars, Thai ultra-royalist Tanat "Nat" Thanakitamnuay became a well-known face at demonstrations that ushered in Thailand's 2014 coup. Now he is back on the streets demanding the removal of the coup leader.
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Thai Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas At Bangkok Protest
Three protesters were injured when Thai police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at a Bangkok rally Friday -- the third time this week -- as coronavirus cases soar and anger builds over the government's handling of the pandemic.
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Thailand Prosecutor Charges 18 Over Anti-Government Protests
A Thai prosecutor on Monday indicted 18 activists for their roles in anti-government rallies last year by a protest movement that has brought unprecedented challenges to the royal palace and military-dominated establishment.
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"Down With Dictatorship": Thousands Protest Across Thailand
Thousands of anti-government protesters took over key intersections in Bangkok on Sunday, defying a ban on protests for the fourth day with chants of "down with dictatorship" and "reform the monarchy."
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Thai Anti-Government Protest Leaders Handed Prison Terms, Freed on Bail
Six prominent Thai anti-government protest leaders were sentenced to two years in jail today for storming the Prime Minister's office during a 2008 rally - and then released on bail to allow for appeals.
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Students Demand Justice 10 Years After Thai Protest Killings
Dozens of students rallied at a mosque in southern Thailand on Saturday to demand justice for the deaths of 85 protesters a decade ago, a tragedy rights groups say is fuelling a violent insurgency.
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Protesters Force Thai PM to Flee Meeting After Three Killed in Bangkok
Protesters seeking to oust Thailand's government broke into the grounds of an air force compound on Thursday where the acting prime minister was meeting the Election Commission to fix a date for new polls, forcing him to flee.
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Thai Protesters Occupy Heart of Power as Crisis Deepens
From ornate staterooms once used to host dignitaries including Barack Obama, Thailand's opposition protesters are plotting the appointment of an unelected premier in a move which government supporters warn could spark civil war.
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Pressure Builds on Thai Senate as Crisis Drags On
Thailand's Senate was due to meet on Tuesday to try to find a solution to protracted political turmoil, with both sides putting pressure on the only legislative assembly still operating in the polarised country.
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New Twist in Thailand's Battle for Seat of Power
The battle for who holds Thailand's seat of power took on a new twist Monday as the leader of anti-government protests planned to set up his office at the vacated Government House while the country's new caretaker leader worked from a makeshift, suburban outpost.
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Thailand begins re-runs of troubled elections
Polls opened peacefully in five Thai provinces Sunday for re-runs of a widely disrupted general election, authorities said, in the first move to complete a troubled vote that could provide a mandate for a new government.
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Thai anti-government protesters target PM again despite hint of talks
Protesters in Thailand said they will rally at ministries and companies linked to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday, keeping up pressure on her to resign despite a vague proposal of talks from their leader.
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Gunfire by night becomes new norm in downtown Bangkok
Shots fired by unknown gunmen on Wednesday rattled parts of the Thai capital where anti-government protesters have set up camp for weeks, with small but occasionally deadly bombs and gunfire fast becoming the new norm in the city.
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Thai protesters to rally against PM after deadly Bangkok clashes
Protesters seeking to oust Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra plan to rally at her temporary office on Wednesday.
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Defiant Thai protesters besiege government headquarters
Thai opposition demonstrators besieged the seat of government on Monday in defiance of authorities who have vowed to reclaim the zone this week so Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra can return to work at her headquarters.
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Thailand Royalist Turns Protester Amid Growing Anti-Government Movement
Often seen at the wheel of one of his supercars, Thai ultra-royalist Tanat "Nat" Thanakitamnuay became a well-known face at demonstrations that ushered in Thailand's 2014 coup. Now he is back on the streets demanding the removal of the coup leader.
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Thai Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas At Bangkok Protest
Three protesters were injured when Thai police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at a Bangkok rally Friday -- the third time this week -- as coronavirus cases soar and anger builds over the government's handling of the pandemic.
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Thailand Prosecutor Charges 18 Over Anti-Government Protests
A Thai prosecutor on Monday indicted 18 activists for their roles in anti-government rallies last year by a protest movement that has brought unprecedented challenges to the royal palace and military-dominated establishment.
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"Down With Dictatorship": Thousands Protest Across Thailand
Thousands of anti-government protesters took over key intersections in Bangkok on Sunday, defying a ban on protests for the fourth day with chants of "down with dictatorship" and "reform the monarchy."
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Thai Anti-Government Protest Leaders Handed Prison Terms, Freed on Bail
Six prominent Thai anti-government protest leaders were sentenced to two years in jail today for storming the Prime Minister's office during a 2008 rally - and then released on bail to allow for appeals.
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Students Demand Justice 10 Years After Thai Protest Killings
Dozens of students rallied at a mosque in southern Thailand on Saturday to demand justice for the deaths of 85 protesters a decade ago, a tragedy rights groups say is fuelling a violent insurgency.
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Protesters Force Thai PM to Flee Meeting After Three Killed in Bangkok
Protesters seeking to oust Thailand's government broke into the grounds of an air force compound on Thursday where the acting prime minister was meeting the Election Commission to fix a date for new polls, forcing him to flee.
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Thai Protesters Occupy Heart of Power as Crisis Deepens
From ornate staterooms once used to host dignitaries including Barack Obama, Thailand's opposition protesters are plotting the appointment of an unelected premier in a move which government supporters warn could spark civil war.
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Pressure Builds on Thai Senate as Crisis Drags On
Thailand's Senate was due to meet on Tuesday to try to find a solution to protracted political turmoil, with both sides putting pressure on the only legislative assembly still operating in the polarised country.
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New Twist in Thailand's Battle for Seat of Power
The battle for who holds Thailand's seat of power took on a new twist Monday as the leader of anti-government protests planned to set up his office at the vacated Government House while the country's new caretaker leader worked from a makeshift, suburban outpost.
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Thailand begins re-runs of troubled elections
Polls opened peacefully in five Thai provinces Sunday for re-runs of a widely disrupted general election, authorities said, in the first move to complete a troubled vote that could provide a mandate for a new government.
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Thai anti-government protesters target PM again despite hint of talks
Protesters in Thailand said they will rally at ministries and companies linked to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday, keeping up pressure on her to resign despite a vague proposal of talks from their leader.
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Gunfire by night becomes new norm in downtown Bangkok
Shots fired by unknown gunmen on Wednesday rattled parts of the Thai capital where anti-government protesters have set up camp for weeks, with small but occasionally deadly bombs and gunfire fast becoming the new norm in the city.
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Thai protesters to rally against PM after deadly Bangkok clashes
Protesters seeking to oust Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra plan to rally at her temporary office on Wednesday.
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Defiant Thai protesters besiege government headquarters
Thai opposition demonstrators besieged the seat of government on Monday in defiance of authorities who have vowed to reclaim the zone this week so Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra can return to work at her headquarters.
