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Ruling party must disband, Thai court orders

Antigovernment protesters cheered Tuesday's verdict and agreed to end a week-long airport blockade.
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Thai court bans prime minister, ruling party from politics

The verdict came amid a confrontation between the ousted leader, Somchai, and antigovernment protesters occupying Bangkok's airports.
Airport clash grounds Thailand

The tug of war is stranding tourists and raising fears of escalating violence. The military denies rumors of an imminent coup, while the king remains silent.
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Few gains in Thai protesters' 'final war'

The antigovernment group swarmed the airport where the prime minister was supposed to arrive Wednesday.
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Thai army leader asks prime minister to step down

Attacks on antigovernment protesters injured at least seven at Thailand's main airport and in Bangkok Wednesday.
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Nighttime attack on Thai antigovernment protesters wounds at least 20

The government denied attacking demonstrators, who have called for the ouster of the prime minister.
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Thailand, Cambodia dig in on border dispute

Cambodia says Thai soldiers retreated Tuesday in response to an ultimatum, but Thailand reports sending reinforcements to the disputed region.
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Violence escalates in Thai protests

Efforts to oust the prime minister included barricading legislators in Parliament for five hours on Tuesday.
Critics slam Thailand's activist judges

Judges increasingly are calling the shots in a tumultuous political situation. Are they playing fair?
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