Thais protest tv station closure

Published: 7 May 2009 y., Thursday
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The streets of Bangkok are seized by angry protesters. Tensions run high as 1500 Thais smash and burn TV screens.

 

The crowds call on leaders to unblock the TV station supporting ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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