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The March 5 anti-Thaksin rally Returning to Sanam Luang - 12:30 am, March 6, 2006 The Nation reports: A source from PAD says the alliance will remain at Government House until 2 am before returning to Sanam Luang. Photos of the March 5 anti-Thaksin rally
Above is a Google Earth image of the Government House complex. Protesters are gathered around the upper right corner of the site. In the lower left corner, just out of the photo, is the Southeast Asia headquarters of the United Nations.
In what appears to be a carefully planned series of events, Sondhi, standing on a specially prepared truck, addresses the crowds assembled outside of Government House. What is on Thai TV now? - 11:21 pm, March 5, 2006 Thai TV has been notorious for remaining silent when historic events are happening. Right now history is happening--a mob is marching on Government House with the intent to overthrow the Thaksin administration. What is Thai broadcast television showing?
Rally moves to Phan Fa Bridge - 10:15pm, March 5, 2006 The Nation reports 10:15 pm: "Some 200 policemen armed with stunners and shields form barricades in the middle of the Pan Fah Bridge."
Rally at Democracy Monument
- 10:12pm, March 5, 2006
Marchers reach Democracy Monument. ASTV has live online coverage here.
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The March 5 anti-Thaksin rally
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