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Looking up Thaksin return|supporters News story search results are from Google New York Times - May 15, 2012 In 2011, Thais elected Thaksin's sister, Yingluck Shinawatra, as prime minister; Thaksin himself is said to be plotting an early return to Thailand. Despite the political instability, life, it quickly became clear, was going on. Two years later, Thailand at peace Philadelphia Inquirer - 6 hours ago Part of the reason for the current state of peace is because Thaksin's supporters have been appeased by the new prime minister, Thaksin's sister Yingluck Shinawatra. She won her 2011 campaign by a landslide, ending the premiership of Abhisit Vejjajiva, ... Thaksin: Put unity before justice Bangkok Post - 6 hours ago Former premier Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday urged a crowd of 45000 red shirts to set aside their anger and frustration about social and legal injustices in the name of national reconciliation. Chalerm: Reconciliation bill needed Bangkok Post - 8 hours ago Mr Chalerm was responding to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's call in his video conference to the red shirts gathering at Ratchaprasong intersection on Saturday night for them to set aside their anger and frustration over social and legal ... Thailand's 'Red Shirts' in mass Bangkok rally AsiaOne - 9 hours ago BANGKOK - Up to 40000 'Red Shirt' supporters from across Thailand converged on central Bangkok on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of a deadly crackdown on street protests, city police said. Thais mark anniversary of violent clashes UPI.com - 19 hours ago Deputy Democratic Party leader Korn Chatikavanij, along with other Democratic members of Parliament, released 500 white balloons at the intersection to symbolize an end to violence and a return to peace. The Bangkok Post reported Korn called on the ... Divided but peaceful 2 years after Thai violence Atlanta Journal Constitution - May 18, 2012 Yingluck's ruling party has pushed for a broad amnesty bill for political leaders, supporters and security forces involved in the 2010 unrest - seen as an attempt to pave the way for Thaksin's return. New York-based Human Rights Watch warned against ... Talk of Thaksin's return sparks concern Channel News Asia - Apr 27, 2012 By Anasuya Sanyal | Posted: 27 April 2012 1947 hrs THAILAND: As former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra eyes a possible return from exile, political forces in the kingdom take to the streets once again. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra ... Return of banned politicians may change Thailand's political landscape Channel News Asia - May 18, 2012 Former Thai Rak Thai executive Phongpol Adireksarn, said: "One strong criticism I have for Thaksin administration is that... he changed ministers too often. Thailand mobilizes police forces for massive Red Shirt rally Press TV - May 19, 2012 "Red Shirt" supporters of Thailand's former premier Thaksin Shinawatra hold up placards during a rally in Siem Reap Province on April 14, 2012. Thailand: 2 years after conflict, gunmen go unnamed GlobalPost - May 19, 2012 Such a sweeping amnesty could potentially clear Thaksin of his own charges, which range from terrorism to corruption. His rivals, including Abhisit Vejjajiva, the ex-premier who oversaw the army crackdowns, are adamant that Thaksin return to Thailand ... From Truce to Reconciliation in Thailand Wall Street Journal - May 6, 2012 Prayuth Chan-ocha, have tacitly conceded their inability to put Mr. Thaksin away for good. Yet Mr. Thaksin himself may still complicate Thai politics for some time to come. Red Shirt supporters join 2nd anniversary of protest at Ratchaprasong Pattaya Daily News - May 19, 2012 BANGKOK, May 19 -- Red shirt supporters started gathering at Ratchaprasong intersection to join activities organized by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) -- the red shirt movement -- to mark the second anniversary of the 2010 ... Thailand's 'Red Shirts' to rally in Bangkok Times of Oman - May 18, 2012 Thailand: Tens of thousands of "Red Shirt" supporters were expected to bring central Bangkok to a standstill Saturday on the second anniversary of a deadly crackdown on street protests, city police said. Unity efforts could backfire Bangkok Post - May 18, 2012 Mr Yongyuth has learned well while sitting at the knee of his master, ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who enjoys rapturous praise from his supporters as the maestro of trade dealings. Although trade and commerce occupy a lot of Mr Yongyuth's time ... Thai man's death stokes calls for royal insult law change Chicago Tribune - May 9, 2012 Amphon's wife, Rosmalin Tangnoppaku, and more than 200 supporters of the pro-Thaksin "red shirt" movement who have taken up his case performed a religious ceremony beside his closed coffin in front of the Criminal Court in central Bangkok on Wednesday. Thai court disqualifies 'Red Shirt' Thai lawmaker The Australian - May 18, 2012 A Thai court stripped a top "Red Shirt" leader of his parliamentary seat today, in a move likely to anger supporters of the movement whose protests in Bangkok in 2010 descended into bloodshed. The Constitutional Court in Bangkok said that Jatuporn ... It's a hard road home for Thaksin AsiaOne - Apr 25, 2012 But it appears that the road to his return is not strewn with rose petals. While Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is trying hard to restore reconciliation in the country, she should not forget that her core supporters could turn against her. Huge turnout expected at red-shirt rally today The Nation - May 18, 2012 Some 50000 red-shirt supporters will likely take part in today's rally at Ratchaprasong in memory of the 2010 crackdown, Metropolitan Police deputy commissioner Maj-General Methee Kusolsrang said yesterday. Manchester City: a tale of love and money The Guardian - May 18, 2012 At the end of August 2008, Manchester City, always written up as the people's club (in contrast to Manchester United's corporate greed), had been owned by the fugitive former prime minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra. He was accused of murderous ...
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