Thousands storm Thai state offices in protest

THOUSANDS of Thai protesters stormed a state- run TV station and the seat of government yesterday, in what Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said was an effort to provoke another coup.

Thousands storm Thai state offices in protest

More than 30,000 protesters demanding his resignation seized the television station, invaded the grounds of Government House and besieged at least three ministries in their efforts to cripple Samak’s administration.

Samak, who was elected in December and formed his coalition government in February, warned that his patience was running out.

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