Bangkok Political Unrest
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New Thai leader vows to tackle economic, political woes
New Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said on Wednesday his Cabinet would tackle the country’s political and economic woes.
Planes grounded as Thai protests take off
Bangkok was effectively cut off this week as the city’s second airport was closed after it was stormed by anti-government protesters.
Thai protesters tighten grip on airport
Thai protesters prepared to end their three-month occupation of the prime minister’s office on Monday to consolidate their grip on the main airport.
Thaksin’s long shadow
Protests in Bangkok are dominated by the baleful influence of the former prime minister.