Thousands Rally Against Thai Leader
By SETH MYDANS and MARK McDONALD
Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in Bangkok demanding the resignation of the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
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Tens of thousands of demonstrators massed in Bangkok demanding the resignation of the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.
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Several hundred demonstrators gathered at the main square on Wednesday and more were arriving, a day after violent clashes with the police.
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