Person: Vejjajiva

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Coup fears ease as Thai military ‘accept’ election outcome

THAILAND’S powerful military will respect a landslide election win by allies of Thaksin Shinawatra, whom it toppled five years ago, according to the defence minister, easing fears of another coup.

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Thai PM Vejjajiva concedes election defeat

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Thai PM survives no-confidence vote

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Yellow Shirts call for military action against rivals

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Thai protestors call off talks with government

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Guarded hopes rise for peaceful end to Thai crisis

Protestors gather in Bangkok

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra attacked the government’s handling of the economy today and told thousands of cheering supporters not to abandon the fight for democracy in one of the largest demonstrations to hit the kingdom in months.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2009

With Thailand on the edge, there is one man who could yet save the nation

WITH his slim features, impeccable manners and winning smile, 44-year-old Abhisit Vejjajiva appeared like a boy sent to do a man’s job. The Thai prime minister was passing through Europe last month trying to reassure international investors and I was asked along to hear him speak.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2009

State of emergency declared in Thai capital

Thailand has imposed a state of emergency in its capital, Bangkok, and surrounding areas.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2009