PAD protest at Makawan Bridge in April. Background includes Thaksin with a bag of money directing the prime minister

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PAD leader and media mogul Sondhi Linthongkul

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Prominent PAD leader and ex-general Chamlong Srimuang

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Government House occupation. Guard surveys the Ratchadamnoen Nok road leading to parliament house

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Fortifications at the Government House occupation: sandbags, shields, netting and batons

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One of many barriers built from tyres

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PAD supporters inside the occupation entertained by music and speeches

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PAD protesters outside the British embassy demanding: send Thaksin back

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PAD protesters trampling on posters of senior police officers blamed for the October 7 violence

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PAD protesters marching down Sukhumvit Road

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PAD protester holding a poster of Thaksin

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PAD guards armed with clubs and rods

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The platform at the UDD rally

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UDD crowds filling the Rajamangala National Stadium

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UDD supporters cheering the speakers

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UDD spokesman Weera Musikapong

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UDD supporter with “I want Thaksin to be PM” poster

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