Thai PM refuses to quit as protests continue

Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej vowed today that he will not resign despite growing pressure for him to step down as anti-government protesters occupied his headquarters for a fifth day.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2008 - 13:54

Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej vowed today that he will not resign despite growing pressure for him to step down as anti-government protesters occupied his headquarters for a fifth day.

The protests have disrupted rail and air service in some of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.

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