World | Other World Stories
Thousands join anti-government protest in Thailand
The Thai parliament postponed a legislative session on Monday after thousands of anti-government protesters stormed the compound.
- Agencies
- Published: 07:59 November 24, 2008
- Image Credit: EPA
- Thai anti-government protesters shout slogans on the streets of Bangkok.
Bangkok: The Thai parliament postponed a legislative session on Monday after thousands of anti-government protesters stormed the compound.
At least 10,000 demonstrators from the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) joined the protest as hundreds of riot police stood by.
Speaker Chai Chidchob said a new session to debate legislation for a regional summit would be rescheduled "once the situation returns to normal".
The PAD said they planned to lay siege to other government offices, the stock exchange and the homes of leaders of the ruling government coalition.
Public sector unions have called a nationwide strike for Tuesday unless Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat steps down.
More from Other World Stories
More from World
News Editor's choice
-
6,000 cups and counting: Addicted to that tea
This cafeteria in Al Mamzar attracts thousands of customers daily, including the rich and not so rich
-
Swimming pool horror: Twins hospitalised
Twins rushed to hospital after collapsing from chlorine inhalation at swimming pool in their villa
-
Play your cards right with credit card interest
UAE Central Bank plans to cap interest rates, but are you paying thirty-five per cent now?
