Red shirt rallies in Bangkok and up-country were large and without incident and even featured a Seh Daeng lookalike. A counter-rally ordered by the government in Udon Thani was equally peaceful. (Photo by Prakit Chantawong)
Large numbers of red shirt supporters led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship turn up for a mass gathering at Ratchaprasong intersection to mark the fourth anniversary of the Sept 19, 2006 coup yesterday. It was their first major rally since they dispersed from the area on May 19. THITI WANNAMONTHAInterior Ministry stages own rally in Udon Thani
20/09/2010
Bangkok Post
Mass red shirt gatherings in key cities throughout the country have gone off without major incidents. The biggest turnout yesterday was reported at Bangkok's Ratchaprasong intersection, the former focal point of the group during protests in April and May.
Despite the day being free of incidents, the return of about 10,000 red shirts to Ratchaprasong has alarmed authorities that the anti-government movement could be regaining power.
Members of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) converged in Bangkok and provinces considered red shirt strongholds: Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Phayao, Ubon Ratchathani, Ayutthaya, Rayong and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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Despite the day being free of incidents, the return of about 10,000 red shirts to Ratchaprasong has alarmed authorities that the anti-government movement could be regaining power.
Members of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) converged in Bangkok and provinces considered red shirt strongholds: Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Phayao, Ubon Ratchathani, Ayutthaya, Rayong and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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