Friday, 28 November 2008

Thailand : A state of emergency

Protesters occupying Bangkok's main airports vowed Friday to "fight to the death," as police said they would negotiate with the demonstrators before trying to evict them under emergency laws
A Thai anti-government protester at Bangkok's occupied Suvarnabhumi international airport. Protesters occupying Bangkok's main airports vowed Friday to "fight to the death," as police said they would negotiate with the demonstrators before trying to evict them under emergency laws(AFP/Pairoj)

Passengers wait in the line of immigration at U-tapao international airport, 140 km (87 miles) southeast of Bangkok November 28, 2008. Thai police began talks with anti-government protesters blockading Bangkok's Don Muang airport on Friday, a senior police officer said, and will move against them if negotiations fail to end the siege.REUTERS/STRINGER (THAILAND)

Passengers wait in the line of immigration at U-tapao international airport, 140 km (87 miles) southeast of Bangkok November 28, 2008. Thai police began talks with anti-government protesters blockading Bangkok's Don Muang airport on Friday, a senior police officer said, and will move against them if negotiations fail to end the siege.REUTERS/Stringer (THAILAND)

Anti-government protesters stand in the grounds of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport November 28, 2008. Protesters laying siege to Bangkok's two airports braced for a battle with security forces on Friday after Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency to end a blockade threatening to cripple the economy.REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Anti-government protesters man a checkpoint as they check cars entering Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Friday early morning, Nov. 28, 2008. Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat has declared a state of emergency for Thailand's airports which are under siege by the People's Alliance for Democracy.(AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Anti-government demonstrators are seen in the departures hall of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on November 28, 2008. Protesters laying siege to Bangkok's two airports braced for a battle with security forces on Friday after Thailand's prime minister declared a state of emergency to end a blockade threatening to cripple the economy.REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND)

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