Thai demo halts Bangkok airport

Bangkok airport was brought to a standstill by anti-government protesters today.

Tue, 25 Nov, 2008 - 15:17

Bangkok airport was brought to a standstill by anti-government protesters today.

Flights at Suvarnabhumi International Airport were temporarily suspended shortly before hundreds of demonstrators – some masked and armed with metal bars - broke through police lines and spilled into the passenger terminal.

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