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Thai anti-government protesters break into Government House

By: wisekwai send a private message
Bangkok : Thailand | about 1 year ago  
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Anti-government protesters in Bangkok continued their siege for a second day, holding their ground in the Government House compound on Wednesday, a day after they stormed a government-run television station and forced it off the air.

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  • Submitted By: wisekwai | about 1 year ago
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    Police, meanwhile, said they will seek arrest warrants for eight protest leaders from the People's Alliance for Democracy as well as a court order to force the protesters to leave the compound known as Government House. ...
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    Protesters often gather outside the building, called Government House, but rarely enter the grounds. The crowd, which did not attempt to enter the building, appeared peaceful, television footage showed. ...
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    Following the bombing incident, another PAD leader Chamlong Srimuang sent a letter to relevant army and police chiefs, demanding them to help prevent the usage of war weapons and protect the demonstrators. ...
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