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2515 images Created 27 Nov 2013

Thaksin Shinawatra, the outlaw, exiled former Prime Minister of Thailand is loved by his Red Shirt supporters in northern Thailand and the Isan region and loathed by the Thai Democrats and their supporters in Bangkok and southern Thailand.

There are several groups opposed to Thaksin but most have their roots in the Yellow Shirt movement that paralyzed Bangkok in 2008 when they occupied the airports. The groups have fractured and reformed since then but most have stayed active.

In late 2013 the anti-Thaksin movement picked up steam when former Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban ignited a new series of protests. Suthep's protestors occupied several government ministry buildings and threatened to occupy government complexes outside of Bangkok. This is the most serious threat to the government since the 2008 airport seizures.

These are all of the photos I've made at anti-Thaksin protests. Photos of the Red Shirts (who support Thaksin) are in the Red Shirts (all) gallery.

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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Government House, the office of the Thai Prime Minister in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Government House, the office of the Thai Prime Minister in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Government officials make merit by praying at a Buddhist statue on the roof of Government House, the office of the Thai Prime Minister in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA (center, blue shirt) surrounded by security officers, walks out to a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA (center, blue shirt) surrounded by security officers, walks out to a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA (center, blue shirt) surrounded by security officers, walks out to a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA walks around the shrine while praying at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA prays at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA walks back to his office after praying at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    PrayuthCabinetMeeting018.jpg
  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA walks back to his office after praying at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai Prime Minister GENERAL PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA walks back to his office after praying at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House in Bangkok. Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha named a cabinet that was dominated by members of the security forces to govern Thailand through at least a year of political reforms before elections are held. Prayuth and the cabinet met for the first time Tuesday. Before the meeting Prayuth said a prayer at a Buddhist shrine on the grounds of Government House, which is the Prime Minister's office. Prayuth seized power in a military coup in May. He was unanimously selected as Prime Minister by the National Legislative Assembly (NLA), the acting parliamentary body. Prayuth and his aides personally selected the members of the NLA after they seized power.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Anti-government protestors line up amidst their tents in front of the National Stadium in Bangkok. Anti-government protests organized by Suthep Thaugsuban and the People's Democratic Reform Committee have gridlocked parts of Bangkok since November.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Anti-government protestors lean out of a truck on their way to a protest in Bangkok. Anti-government protests organized by Suthep Thaugsuban and the People's Democratic Reform Committee have gridlocked parts of Bangkok since November.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Anti-government protestors lean out of a truck on their way to a protest in Bangkok. Anti-government protests organized by Suthep Thaugsuban and the People's Democratic Reform Committee have gridlocked parts of Bangkok since November.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Anti-government protestors form a heart with their hands during a protest in Bangkok. Anti-government protests organized by Suthep Thaugsuban and the People's Democratic Reform Committee have gridlocked parts of Bangkok since November.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 19 FEBRUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Anti-government protestors form a heart with their hands during a protest in Bangkok. Anti-government protests organized by Suthep Thaugsuban and the People's Democratic Reform Committee have gridlocked parts of Bangkok since November.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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