Anti Government Protests and Thailand

7 Reasons Why Thailand Is A Mess

Global Post | Patrick Winn | Posted 05.23.2009 | World


BANGKOK -- Since the end of absolute royal rule in 1932, Thailand has tottered between military rule and democracy, often landing at points in betw...

Thai Protesters Vow To Return Unless Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Resigns

AP | JOCELYN GECKER | Posted 05.11.2009 | World


PATTAYA, Thailand - Thousands of anti-government protesters retreated Friday after an all-day standoff with soldiers in riot gear at the Asian summit,...

Thai Prime Minister's Motorcade Struck By Protestors

AFP | Posted 05.08.2009 | World


Hundreds of protesters trapped Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva inside a beach hotel for several hours on Tuesday, raising tensions ahead of a key Asi...

Protesters force second Thai airport to shut down

AP | VIJAY JOSHI | Posted 12.27.2008 | Politics


BANGKOK, Thailand — Thai authorities shut down Bangkok's second airport Thursday after it was overrun by anti-government protesters, completely ...

Protesters shut Thailand's international airport

AP | AMBIKA AHUJA | Posted 12.26.2008 | Politics


BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand's main international airport canceled all flights Wednesday as thousands of protesters swarmed the complex in effor...