Supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra shout slogans during they protest at Sanam Luang in Bangkok on April 25, 2009. Hundreds of anti-government protesters gathered for a rally in Bangkok, a day after the prime minister lifted a state of emergency imposed amid violent demonstrations earlier this month. (Getty Images)

A demonstrator holds a portrait of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a protest against the Government in Bangkok April 25, 2009. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva ended a 12-day state of emergency in the capital on Friday, saying he wanted to foster reconciliation after violent anti-government protests killed two people and further eroded investor confidence. (Reuters)