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Thailand: cold comfort for a prime minister in dire need of support
With the middle classes still on the streets, the embattled Thai prime minister needs a ringing endorsement from rural voters if she is to retain any authority after elections due early next month.
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Thailand declares state of emergency: red shirt leader shot
A leading pro-government activist is shot and wounded as anti-government demonstrators in Thailand defy the start of a 60 day state of emergency.
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Thailand protests: election confirmed for February
Protesters threaten to disrupt Thailand’s economy, as the country’s embattled government confirms snap elections will be held in early February.
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Thailand protests: an on-stage 'duel'
Asia Correspondent John Sparks finds himself in a dual with a flamboyant opposition leader in front of thousands of Thai anti-government protesters.
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Thai protesters march on government buildings
Anti-government protesters attempt to shut down Thailand’s Customs Department on Tuesday, in the second day of mass demonstrations in central Bangkok.
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Thailand violence: police and protesters clash
Nearly 100 people were injured as protesters armed with sling shots fought with police in Bangkok. Police say an officer was killed by a bullet fired by demonstrators.
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Police officer dead in Thailand election protests
Thailand’s election commission urges the government to delay polls scheduled for February, as clashes between police and anti-government protesters kill at least one person and injure dozens.
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Thailand's wandering prime minister
Temporarily homeless and dismissed by opponents as a “dim-witted puppet”, Yingluck Shinawatra seems determined to hold on to power in Thailand.
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Thai PM calls snap election, but protests continue
Yingluck Shinawatra pledges to call elections after weeks of protest in Bangkok. But an estimated 100,000 people continue with mass demonstrations, with some saying elections are not enough.
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Thai protests on hold as king calls for ‘stability’
Thailand protests are put on hold to mark the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who called on people to do their duty “for the sake of the public” without referencing the ongoing political turmoil.
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Thai protesters claim ‘partial victory’ as police stand down
Thailand’s protest leader, Suthep Thaugsuban, says he will continue to fight until the “Thaksin regime has been driven out”, as the government orders police to stand down to prevent further violence.
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Thailand: inside the protests as unrest becomes violent
Police use rubber bullets, water cannon and tear gas on anti-government protesters in Thailand, as a previously peaceful protest turns ugly. Asia Correspondent John Sparks was there.
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Thai police use tear gas on protesters
Thai police use water cannon and tear gas on protesters who continue to demonstrate in Bangkok against the premiership of Yingluck Shinawatra. Rubber bullets are reported to have been used.
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Thailand protests erupt in violent clashes with police
Thousands of protesters descend on Bangkok in an attempt overthrow the prime minister, resulting in fierce skirmishes with police.
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Gay rights to austerity: protest pictures that made 2013
As protesters in Thailand march to the ruling political party’s office in Bangkok in a bid to topple the government, Channel 4 News looks back at a year of demonstrations.
