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Protests Shake a Divided Thailand

The protesters are distrustful of the coalition government and want to see the former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, put on trial for corruption. ...full story at New York Times

from New York Times on Mon, Jun 02 2008

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28 Dec 07 visit Thaksin allies pledge to let justice run  »  Bangkok Post The pro-Thaksin Shinawatra People's Power Party insisted on Friday they will allow corruption cases against the ex-premier run their course in court if they succeed in forming a coalition government.
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