THAILAND: Political tensions rise ahead of planned rally

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Updated June 14, 2007 20:16:16

Political tensions are on the rise in Thailand with supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra declaring they'll muster 50-thousand people for a Saturday street protest to call for the military junta to step down. There's some concern the demonstrations could turn violent.

Presenter: Ron Corben
Speakers: Thailand's Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva

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