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Return of the Jedi

The oppositiion returned in force, more than 100,000 strong to rally against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Sunday.

The Empire Strikes Back

After weeks of opposition rallies in Bangkok, the government finally got its turn with a huge rally at Sanam Luang. Upwards of 200,000 government supporters packed the area, many having been bused in from the provinces.

Thai Election May be Meaningless

Suppose you called an election and no one showed up, no opposition parties that is? That's the scenario the Thai Prime Minister faces after he called for a snap election on April 2.

Thai Opposition Parties Put Prime Minister on Ropes

I had originally thought that the opposition's tactic of not contesting in the upcoming election was flawed, that they would cede the election to Taksin without a fight and was selling the electorate down the river.

BREAKING NEWS: Washington at standstill during Cheney and Rumsfeld gun battle

Who would have thought it come to this? Since Chaney secured deferments during the Viet Nam war, I think it's time to send him over to Iraq where he can use his much honed shooting skills.

Anti-Thaksin Coalition Gains Momentum

Though attendance appears to be down in this week's anti-Thaksin rally, the emergence of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) of student and faculty groups as well as workers from state industries and opposition members from the legislature has propelled the movement forwar

Real war has just begun in Thai Political Struggle

With the success of the anti-government rally, which drew close to 100,000 last week, the stage is set for another one this Saturday (tomorrow) in Bangkok.

Anti-Government Rally Ends Peacefully - More to Come

This massive rally ended peacefully with many disaffected groups, including teachers and other activists joining in. Support among the vital Bangkok middle class and academics have helped to erode support for the Thaksin government.

Confrontation in Thailand

A political confrontation is looming in Bangkok tomorrow (Saturday) when a huge anti-government rally is planned to unseat the current Prime Minister whose party won a landslide election, commanding a large majority in parliament, just a year ago.

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