Archives for: September 2008, 02

General Anupong Paochinda

Sep 2, 2008 | Words: 48 words | Category: People in the News

Thailand's army chief Gen. Anupong Paochinda answers a question during a news conference at an army hall in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Anupong, appointed chairman of the emergency committee, said that he would solve the country's political crisis by not using arms but through negotiation means.(AP Photo)



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State of Emergency in Bangkok

Sep 2, 2008 | Words: 104 words | Category: News Photos

A pro-government protester walks with a Thai flag in front of riot police blocking a street during a demonstration in Bangkok on September 2. Thailand has declared a state of emergency in the city, banning gatherings of more than five people in a bid to clamp down on anti-government protests that erupted into deadly clashes overnight. (AFP/Nicolas Asfouri)

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Thai soldiers stand guard with shields as they block a street to avoid clash between Thai pro-government protestors and anti-government protesters near the Government House, in Bangkok in the early morning of Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)



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Bloodshed and Riots in Bangkok

Sep 2, 2008 | Words: 102 words | Category: News Photos

A Thai anti-government protestor reacts during clashes with a group pro-government rivals Tuesday Sept. 2 2008. A mob of about 500 supporters of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej headed toward the Government House compound. Protesters began occupying the prime minister's office on Aug. 26 and have tried to block streets in the capital. At least one PAD has been shot dead and dozens injured. The army has been called out to restore order. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

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Thai medical staff rush an injured pro-government supporter to a hospital in Bangkok after violent clashes in the city Tuesday Sept. 2 2008. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)



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