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Thaksin's supporters blockade Thai parliament for second day

2008-12-31 05:34:27 GMT2008-12-31 13:34:27 (Beijing Time)  Xinhua English

Supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra confront riot police during a protest against the government outside Parliament in Bangkok Dec. 30, 2008. Protesters blockaded Thailand's parliament for a second day on Tuesday, further delaying a maiden policy speech by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva aimed at reviving an economy on the brink of recession. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra confront riot police during a protest against the government outside Parliament in Bangkok Dec. 30, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra confront riot police during a protest against the government outside Parliament in Bangkok Dec. 30, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra confront riot police during a protest against the government outside Parliament in Bangkok Dec. 30, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Supporters of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra confront riot police during a protest against the government outside Parliament in Bangkok Dec. 30, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Protesters blockaded Thailand's parliament for a second day on Tuesday, further delaying a maiden policy speech by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva aimed at reviving an economy on the brink of recession.

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