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Bangkok Blues
Anti-government protesters put the Thai prime minister under pressure.
Last Modified: 26 Apr 2009 06:30 GMT

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Samak Sundaravej, the Thai prime minister, has declared a state of emergency after vicious clashes between rival gangs of pro and anti-government protesters on the streets of Bangkok.

Meanwhile, thousands of protesters remain camped out at Government House, the office of the prime minister.

They want him to resign and are calling for the dismantling of the country's democratic system.

101 East asks if the ruling coalition can weather the storm or if yet another Thai government will come crashing down.

This episode of 101 East aired from September 4, 2008.
Source:
Al Jazeera
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