Riots Intensify in Thailand, Prime Minister Flees in Panic!

pO157.

Posted to Politics on Mon Apr 13, 2009 at 07:17:20 PM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.

In the latest round of political violence in Thailand, rioters demanded the resignation of Thailand's Head of Government, Abhisit Vejjajiva.

The street fighting has resulted in gun battles which have already claimed their first lives. In a major escalation of relatively peaceful protests the city has suffered about 12 hours of chaotic rioting. The protesters are demanding an end to the four month old government of Prime Minister Vejjajiva, claiming he came to power illegally. The situation deteriorated over the weekend to the point where observers wonder who controls the military.

Other nations around the world urged their citizens to avoid the afflicted areas until the situation calms down.

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1	Lonely Story. MayorBob. Tue Apr 14, 2009 at 03:56:32 PM EST none

So here goes. The rioters want Shiniwatra to return to rule the country. The prime minister would like for that to happen only just for the opportunity to put Shiniwatra in jail.

Meanwhile, the credit raters are taking a dump on Thailand's credit rating and the tourists are drying up fast. This doesn't portend well for the cries of the poor for the money they believe Shiniwatra can deliver.

Tending to final details.

2	Waiting on the King Shy Elf. Tue Apr 14, 2009 at 11:53:05 PM EST none

It seems like everyone's just waiting for the King to tell them what to do. They clearly need new elections. I don't really know enough about the King to guess what he's going to do.

3 2	Re: Could be awhile. He's on his way to Memphis. pO157. Wed Apr 15, 2009 at 08:55:12 AM EST 4.50 (grammatical, brilliant)

Because there's a pretty little thing, waiting for the king, down in the jungle room.

Maybe we should agree on no drinking at meetings?

4 3	He's on his way to Memphis T Slothrop. Fri Apr 17, 2009 at 05:12:55 PM EST none

I just love references to obscure one-hit wonders.

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Riots Intensify in Thailand, Prime Minister Flees in Panic!

pO157.

Posted to Politics on Mon Apr 13, 2009 at 07:17:20 PM EST (promoted by port1080). RSS.

Lonely Story.

MayorBob.

Tue Apr 14, 2009 at 03:56:32 PM EST

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Waiting on the King

Shy Elf.

Tue Apr 14, 2009 at 11:53:05 PM EST

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Re: Could be awhile. He's on his way to Memphis.

pO157.

Wed Apr 15, 2009 at 08:55:12 AM EST

4.50 (grammatical, brilliant)

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He's on his way to Memphis

T Slothrop.

Fri Apr 17, 2009 at 05:12:55 PM EST

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