News from afar: In Thailand the never ending story of red protesters against yellow government supporters continues. The so-called 'Red Shirt' protesters (known as the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship/UDD) have lower or no education, mainly come from the rural areas of Thailand, and their claim is to re-install former Prime Minister, wealthy business entrepreneur Thaksin Shinawatra (2001-2006, founder of the populist party of Thai Rak Thai (TRT). He was ousted from the country in September 2006, living abroad. Meanwhile he was faced with charges of corruption and abuse of power, eventually sentenced in Februar 2010 by the Thai Supreme Court, voting to freeze his assets.
The new government led by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was installed on September 19 2006 after a bloodless coup, supported by the Thai military. His supporters are known as 'Yellow Shirts'. They are highly educated, Royal supporters, and mainly come from major Thai cities. The battle of Red and Yellow has gone on since 2008. The government refuses to engage in talks with the 'Red Shirts' before they leave their Bangkok camps.
The new government led by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was installed on September 19 2006 after a bloodless coup, supported by the Thai military. His supporters are known as 'Yellow Shirts'. They are highly educated, Royal supporters, and mainly come from major Thai cities. The battle of Red and Yellow has gone on since 2008. The government refuses to engage in talks with the 'Red Shirts' before they leave their Bangkok camps.For further information, please see: