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6 more dead in Bangkok protest zone

As if things weren’t bad before, now they’re really heating up (no pun intended). The protesters have been setting fires in Bangkok. Government officials have mishandled this entire situation; it should have never come to this. TGO Refer to story … Continue reading

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Thailand says crackdown will last entire day

It was inevitable that the situation would get to this point. The Thai government actually waited too long to take charge and consequently let things get out of hand. There should never have been as many deaths and injuries as … Continue reading

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Thousands of Thai protesters defy deadline to leave

The Red Shirts need to realize that they cannot stand up against the military and so should back down before more people are wounded or killed. This situation has been grossly mishandled by both sides and as a result there … Continue reading

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Deadly Thai chaos continues as gov’t rejects talks

As if it wasn’t already so, now the situation is going to get really ugly for the “Red Shirts,” being that the Thai government flat-out refused to allow the United Nations to intervene in negotiations between protesters and the current … Continue reading

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Red Shirts ready to negotiate with Thai government

These “Red Shirts” are relentless and obviously well organized. Hopefully the government will agree to the peace talks and the conflict will end soon. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By THANYARAT DOKSONE, Associated Press Writer Thanyarat Doksone, … Continue reading

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Eight dead as urban warfare breaks out in Bangkok

The man pictured below is using a slingshot of all things against army soldiers ordered to crack down on protesters; I wonder who’ll win this battle. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press by Anusak Konglang Anusak Konglang BANGKOK … Continue reading

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Thai PM defends deadly army crackdown in Bangkok

This conflict in Thailand has been going on for over 2 months and there is little indication that it will end anytime soon. In the meantime, people are getting injured as well as killed. In the end, there is little … Continue reading

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Thai authorities fire at protesters near capital

These people have demonstrated that they are truly committed to their cause. I remember weeks ago when they collected blood from thousands of people (which I also thought was rather radical) thinking that they wouldn’t stop protesting until they achieved … Continue reading

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