Thai protesters seek revenge after clashes

Oct. 8, 2008

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Protesters seeking to topple the Thai government threatened more demonstrations in the capital on Wednesday, a day after two people died and over 400 were injured in the worst street violence in 16 years.

Thai police, protesters meet after blast

BANGKOK, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- Bangkok police say they are meeting with anti-government protesters who are pleading for more protection after a grenade blast injured 50.

Thailand aiding stranded tourists

BANGKOK, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- Thailand has chosen six Bangkok hotels as check-ins for tourists left stranded by the takeover the city's commercial airports by protesters, officials said.

Thailand airport emergencies declared

BANGKOK, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- A state of emergency has been declared at Bangkok's two commercial airports, where protesters have occupied and closed the facilities, Thai officials said.

Thai military leader urges new elections

BANGKOK, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- Thailand's army commander says Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat should step down and new elections be called to defuse anti-government protests.

Thai protesters disrupt Bangkok airport

BANGKOK, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Anti-government protesters disrupted Bangkok's international airport Tuesday and clashed with Thai police elsewhere in the city, officials said.

Labor group gives Thai government deadline

BANGKOK, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The Thai government has a limited number of days to step down or face a nationwide strike by members of 43 labor unions, labor officials say.

Explosion kills one in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- An explosive device went off Thursday in Bangkok's government compound, killing one of the anti-Thai government protesters encamped there.

Thai rally prompting safety concerns

BANGKOK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- An upcoming rally in Bangkok by Thailand's United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship has prompted concerns for public safety, observers say.

2 killed in Thai protests

BANGKOK, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- At least two people were killed and more than 350 hurt Tuesday in violent clashes between Thai police and protesters in Bangkok.

Thai PM says he won't quit

BANGKOK, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, who has imposed a state of emergency in Bangkok amid mounting political pressure, said Thursday he won't resign.

State of emergency declared in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej Tuesday declared a state of emergency in Bangkok after government supporters and opponents clashed in the capital.

Protesters seize central Bangkok

BANGKOK, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Thousands of protesters paralyzed central Bangkok Tuesday in an effort to oust the government of Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej.

Thailand will seek Thaksin extradition

BANGKOK, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's passport may be revoked in a process to extradite him from England to face trial on corruption charges at home.

Thai protesters want PM to resign

BANGKOK, June 20 (UPI) -- Protesters scuffled with police Friday in Bangkok in an attempt to garner Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's resignation, media officials say.

Thai protesters deny weapons allegations

BANGKOK, June 7 (UPI) -- Protesters calling for the dismissal of Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej reject allegations they are hiding secret weapons, officials say.