Sondhi Shot

Sondhi Limthongkul, the leader of the Thai "yellow shirt" protest movement was shot this morning in Bangkok. He survived with minor injuries.
This picture was taken during his campaign to bring down then-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Last week the red-shirted supporters of Thaksin paralysed Bangkok with demonstrations and fights with the security forces.

© Kees Metselaar 2005

Thaksin Quits (For Now)

Thailand's prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, resigned Tuesday night, April 4. He announced he would "not accept the premier post" for the sake of national unity but would stay on as caretaker prime minister until parliament selects his successor.

Here in happier days in 2004.

© Kees Metselaar

More Bangkok Anti Thaksin Demo

Marching in a sea of Thai flags on Sukhumvit Road.

© Kees Metselaar Bangkok Thailand March 26 2006