Thais on edge over political future

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Updated February 5, 2010 20:50:48

For weeks now, Thais have endured front page reports of an imminent coup. The speculation is set to rise in coming days with the chief of the army out of the country, and supporters of fugitive Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra ramping up protests ahead of a planned mass rally on Valentine's day, the 14th of Feburary. The uncertainty has seen Thai stocks fall in January and many are fearful that further destabilisation could be disastrous for Thailand's reputation and economy.

Presenter: Conor Duffy, Bangkok

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