Protests in Bangkok

I was watching Mr. Murdoch's "news" churnel in the gym just now and there was something about a protest against Mr. Shin that invaded "the Government Compound" briefly.

This wouldn't be anything to do with the rights of Thai fisherman to a reasonable trial even if the victim is a British Tourist, would it?

Thousands of protesters lay siege to Government House
Published on January 14, 2006

Thousands of people were encamping in front of Government House Friday night to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a major protest reminiscent of the beginning of the downfall of the Suchinda regime in 1992.

Some 3,000 protesters had marched from the Lumpini Park under leadership of media tycoon Sondhi Limthongkul and former senator Pratin Santiprapop. Also joining the march were Klanarong Chantik, former head of the National Counter Corruption Commission, and Democrat MP Kalaya Sophonpanich.

When they reached Government House, several hundreds intruded into the compound at around half past midnight, easing past helpless and overwhelmed security forces. Only minor clashes occurred and there were no immediate reports of injuries. They occupied the compound for about 20 minutes before agreeing to retreat and regroup peacefully with the others outside.

The most serious incident in the political standoff between Thaksin and the antigovernment movement was virtually ignored by all free TV stations and all but a couple of radio stations. Some government TV stations reported the incident briefly in their breaking news but did not elaborate on the magnitude of the situation.