Reds have New Demands
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Monday 10th May, 2010 at 21:41:22| Words: 118 words | Category: News Photos
One of the Red shirt leaders, Nattawut Saikuar (4th L) waves to protesters as he makes an announcement on the main stage inside the Red shirt fortified camp in Bangkok on May 10, 2010. Defiant 'Red Shirt' opposition protesters vowed May 10 to keep up their crippling rally in the Thai capital until the deputy premier surrenders to police over a deadly crackdown last month. (Getty Images)
Thousands of anti-government "red shirt" protesters cheer as their leaders make an announcement at their encampment in Bangkok's main shopping district May 10, 2010. Thai anti-government demonstrators refused on Monday to end a two-month street protest until the government accepted responsibility for a clash with troops in April that killed 25 people and wounded more than 800. (Reuters)
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Seh Daeng
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Sunday 9th May, 2010 at 20:50:31| Words: 74 words | Category: People in the News
Suspended Major General Khattiya Sawasdipol (R), also known as Seh Daeng, a hardcore supporter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra who is involved with anti-government 'Red Shirt' protestors, monitors vehicle movements at a fortified entrance to their encampment in downtown Bangkok on May 9, 2010. Thailand's premier called for a swift end to mass anti-government protests after two more people were killed, saying he had a back-up plan to solve the crisis if demonstrators refused to disperse.
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Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010
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Saturday 8th May, 2010 at 23:04:36| Words: 93 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's Nalada Thamthanakom smiles after winning the annual Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, nearly 150 km (90 miles) southeast of Bangkok late May 7, 2010. The contest aims to promote a positive image of transvestites. Picture taken May 7, 2010. (Reuters)
Thailand's Nalada Thamthanakom is flanked by runners-up Chanya Denfanapapol (R) and Numpath Prasochok after winning the annual Miss Tiffany's Universe 2010 transvestite contest in the beach resort town of Pattaya, nearly 150 km (90 miles) southeast of Bangkok late May 7, 2010. The contest aims to promote a positive image of transvestites. Picture taken May 7, 2010. (Reuters)
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Red Shirts Accept Road Map Conditionally
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Friday 7th May, 2010 at 20:06:09| Words: 99 words | Category: News Photos
BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 07: Anti-government protesters 'Red shirt' relax at skywalk of BTS Station in the shopping district on May 7, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. The red shirts have accepted the road map for reconciliation under four conditions, their leader Veera Musigapong said today but they have not stated when they are leaving the camp. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva vows to dissolve Parliament between September 15 and 30 to end Thailand's eight weeks of political crisis but for now the red shirts say they will stay on the streets. The anti-government protests that have closed much of central Bangkok's commercial district. (Getty Images)
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No End Date Yet for Red Rally
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Thursday 6th May, 2010 at 21:02:32| Words: 86 words | Category: News Photos
A Thai man rides his motorbike next to a barricade built by 'Red-Shirt' anti-goverment protesters at their fortified camp in the financial central district in downtown Bangkok on May 6, 2010. Thailand's embattled premier Abhisit Vejjajiva said he was ready to dissolve parliament in September, paving the way for elections aimed at ending a crippling political crisis. (Getty Images)
A Red Shirt anti-government protester's daughter stands watching from the Red Shirts' barricaded fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 6, 2010. (Getty Images)
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Coronation Day 2010
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Wednesday 5th May, 2010 at 21:57:52| Words: 23 words | Category: News Photos
Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit take part in Coronation Day ceremonies at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on May 5, 2010. (Reuters)
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Reds conditionally agree to road map
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Tuesday 4th May, 2010 at 22:45:14| Words: 127 words | Category: News Photos
BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 4: Anti-government protesters 'Red shirt' leaders appear on stage as they discuss the reconciliation process to their supporters May 4, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva came out with a 5 step roadmap peace proposal to end Thailand's eight weeks of political crisis. For now the red shirts say they will stay on the streets, continuing the process of negotiations. The anti-government protests that have closed much of central Bangkok's commercial district. (Getty Images)
Anti-government demonstrators cheer during a speech at a rally Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai protesters said Tuesday they "welcome" a proposed compromise to end the violent political crisis that has paralyzed central Bangkok for nearly two months, but asked for more details on the plan before ending their protest. (AP)
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Nurses Rally at Chula
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Monday 3rd May, 2010 at 21:45:47| Words: 115 words | Category: News Photos
Nurses hold a Thai national flag (L) and a flag bearing the emblem of the International Red Cross during a demonstration at the Chulalongkorn Hospital, calling for anti-government "red shirt" protesters to move away from roads leading to the hospital in Bangkok May 3, 2010. Anti-government protesters in the Thai capital showed no sign of leaving the city's main shopping district on Monday despite new warnings of clashes and losses during a two-month crisis that has already killed 27 people. (Reuters)
Thai nurses gather in protest on the grounds of the Chulalongkorn Hospital as they call for security at their facility, which is adjacent to a barricaded encampment occupied by anti-government protesters, in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, May 3, 2010. (AP)
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Reds Create Buffer Zone for Hospital
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Sunday 2nd May, 2010 at 21:59:53| Words: 62 words | Category: News Photos
Thai 'Red Shirt' protesters remove a barricade to give access to Chulalongkorn hospital, located close to the protesters fortified camp in the financial central district of Silom in downtown Bangkok on May 2, 2010. Thailand's cabinet held an emergency meeting on May 2, 2010 after a warning that its long-running standoff with anti-government 'Red Shirts' in Bangkok could deteriorate into an 'undeclared civil war' (Richard Barrow)
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