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To: TobagoJack who wrote (39456)	9/2/2008 8:46:52 AM
From: Haim R. Branisteanu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 217830

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To: TobagoJack who wrote (39456)	9/2/2008 8:48:41 AM
From: elmatador	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217830

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To: TobagoJack who wrote (39456)	9/2/2008 9:00:42 AM
From: elmatador	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217830

Thailand in crisis as ruling party faces fraud claims BANGKOK, Thailand (CNN) -- Thailand's election commission ruled Tuesday that Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's party committed electoral fraud in the December elections and should be dissolved, state media reported. The ruling came on the same day that Samak declared a state of emergency in the capital city of Bangkok after overnight clashes between his supporters and anti-government demonstrators, led by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), left one person dead. Protesters, who last week shut down three airports across the country, are expected to do the same to Bangkok International Airport. A shut-down there will cause major disruptions because many international travelers use it for connecting flights. "We're closing that airport only temporarily just for a symbolic gesture," PAD leader Sondhi Limthongku said. Demonstrators have also called for a general strike Wednesday, and more than 40 unions have agreed to participate -- potentially paralyzing the country. Watch striking workers halt Bangkok transport » Protesters also continued to occupy Government House, the headquarters of the ruling administration The election commission's unanimous decision to dissolve the People's Power Party is not expected to have any immediate effect. The commission will forward their case to the public prosecutor's office. It will conduct its own investigation to determine whether or not to submit it to the Constitutional Court for a final ruling. However Tuesday's ruling is another blow to Samak who has been the subject of daily anti-government protests. He declared a state of emergency Tuesday that overrides the country's constitution and allows the army to be in charge of enforcing laws. Watch a member of the People's Alliance for Democracy discuss his group's defiance » Arrest warrants issued for Thai protesters Among other things, the emergency order forbids public gatherings of more than five people and bans the media from publishing or broadcasting images that would panic the public. PAD leader Sondhi Limthongku said the government order will not deter his supporters from continuing their movement to de-seat Samak. Early Tuesday morning, a clash between pro- and anti-government supporters left one person dead and wounded at least 30 others. It was the worst outbreak of violence since the PAD launched its efforts to oust Samak. The PAD claims that Samak's administration is a proxy for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup in 2006. The alliance contends Samak is trying to amend the constitution so Thaksin does not have to face charges. Thaksin returned to England from Thailand last month, just as he was to appear in court in a corruption case. The election commission ruling stems from charges against the party's deputy leader Yongyuth Tiyapairat, who the Supreme Court found guilty of buying votes during the campaign phase of last December's elections. According to the country's constitution, senior members of a party that is ordered dissolved cannot participate in political activities for five years. Other members have to find a new party within two months, the Thai News Agency said. The news agency added that PPP members have already registered a new political party, which is expected to be housed in a building owned by Thaksin

To: TobagoJack who wrote (39456)	9/2/2008 9:10:54 AM
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