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Thai soldiers and police out in force to deter protesters

June 01, 2014 11:03 am

Small but vociferous protests have been held every day in the capital since the army seized power from the civilian government on May 22.

Thai protest leaders charged with terrorism

June 15, 2010 4:14 pm

Eleven leaders of bloody,anti-government protests could face the death penalty after being charged Tuesday with terrorism during the worst political upheaval in modern Thai history.

Thailand lifts curfew after calm returns to Bangkok

May 29, 2010 2:00 pm

Thailand's premier lifted a curfew imposed across about one third of the country,in the wake of anti-govt protests,saying the situation was now under control.

Thai govt says its back in control,but protesters say its not the end yet

May 21, 2010 2:59 am

The Thai government declared on Thursday it had mostly quelled 10 weeks of violent protests in the capital while buildings smoldered,troops rooted out small pockets of resistance and residents attempted a return to normal life....

Thai govt refuses talks unless protests end

May 19, 2010 3:44 am

The Thai government rejected a proposal Tuesday for peace talks with leaders of the Red Shirt protesters to end the deadly mayhem gripping Bangkok,saying negotiations cannot start until the protesters disperse....

Gunfire outside a reporters window

May 18, 2010 1:04 am

Im lying as flat as I can on the 15th-floor sun deck of my fancy apartment building wearing a set of ill-fitting body armour and a ballistic helmet....

Thai plan to choke Red Shirts put on hold

May 13, 2010 12:06 pm

Thai govt suspended its plan to cut water and electricity supplies to anti-government demonstrators camped in a posh central Bangkok neighborhood.

Thai PM demands red shirt response to peace plan

May 10, 2010 9:09 am

Thai PM demanded that anti-government protesters respond by Monday to his offer of an early election,running out of patience after attacks during weekend.

Thai PM promises road map to end crisis

May 03, 2010 4:00 pm

Thai PM Vejjajiva played down the risk of more violence during anti-government protests,saying he would soon unveil a 'road map' to end a two-month standoff that has killed 27 people.

Tension in Bangkok,red shirts reject compromise

April 22, 2010 8:27 am

Thai protesters are sticking to their demand for parliament to be dissolved immediately,after a tense night as fears grew of a crackdown to end their six-week rally in Bangkok.