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Thai Gen. Demands Elections After Explosions

Hey denies move amounts to coup

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 26, 2008 3:20 AM CST

(Newser) – Following a second explosion at a Bangkok airport seized by protesters, Thailand's top general today demanded that parliament be dissolved and new elections held. Gen Anupong Paochinda denied the move amounted to a coup, and insisted the government was still in control. He also ordered... Read full story »

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