Red-shirts protesters rally at Ratchaprasong intersection in central Bangkok, Thailand, on April 27, 2010. (Xinhua/Thana Nuntavoranut)Thailand Hints At Treason As Red-Shirt Protesters Shut Down Trains -- Christian Science Monitor
Thailand’s government accused red-shirt protesters of plotting against the revered king, a charge they rejected as a pretext for cracking down. Protesters forced the train system to close Tuesday in an escalation of the weeks-long standoff.
In a provocative move, Thailand’s beleaguered government has accused red-shirt protesters of plotting against the Thai crown, which is shielded from criticism by custom and law.
The news raised concerns among protesters that the authorities are trying to recast their rallies as traitorous in order to justify a crackdown.
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Thai protesters threaten broader demonstrations -- AP
Thai PM says he is seeking political resolution to opposition standoff -- CNN
Bangkok searches for strategy on protesters -- Financial Times
Thai Protesters Block Bangkok Train Amid Rumors of Crackdown -- Business Week/Bloomberg
Gridlock as Thai protests disrupt rail line -- Financial Times
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In a provocative move, Thailand’s beleaguered government has accused red-shirt protesters of plotting against the Thai crown, which is shielded from criticism by custom and law.
The news raised concerns among protesters that the authorities are trying to recast their rallies as traitorous in order to justify a crackdown.
Read more ....
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Bangkok searches for strategy on protesters -- Financial Times
Thai Protesters Block Bangkok Train Amid Rumors of Crackdown -- Business Week/Bloomberg
Gridlock as Thai protests disrupt rail line -- Financial Times
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More News On The Unrest In Thailand
Thai protesters threaten broader demonstrations -- AP
Thai PM says he is seeking political resolution to opposition standoff -- CNN
Bangkok searches for strategy on protesters -- Financial Times
Thai Protesters Block Bangkok Train Amid Rumors of Crackdown -- Business Week/Bloomberg
Gridlock as Thai protests disrupt rail line -- Financial Times
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Thai King Avoids Talk of Unrest in Address -- New York Times
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