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As early as a month ago, the ability of the Thai security forces to contain protesters was already being put into question.

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BANGKOK (AP) -Thailand's new prime minister has vowed to reconcile the country after more than two years of instability by promoting justice, political reform and economic revival.

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Thailand ousted another leader this week. On Tuesday, the country’s top court effectively dissolved the government of now ex-Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.

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BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand postponed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations regional summit Tuesday until March because of ongoing political turmoil that has shut down the capital's two airports.

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The Philippine Embassy in Thailand recommended Nov. 26 the postponement of non-essential travel to Bangkok by Filipino travelers because of escalating violence and the campaign to oust Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.

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BANGKOK (AP) – Thailand's influential army commander has told the government it should call a new election to end the country's political crisis.

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BANGKOK (AP) -Thailand's new prime minister has vowed to reconcile the country after more than two years of instability by promoting justice, political reform and economic revival.

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Thailand ousted another leader this week. On Tuesday, the country’s top court effectively dissolved the government of now ex-Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.

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The Philippine Embassy in Thailand recommended Nov. 26 the postponement of non-essential travel to Bangkok by Filipino travelers because of escalating violence and the campaign to oust Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat.

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BANGKOK (AP) – Thailand's influential army commander has told the government it should call a new election to end the country's political crisis.

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