An anti-government protestor (C) armed with a baton walks in front of a "wanted" billboard placard depicting former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra (L) and his wife Pojjaman in front of the United Nations office near Government House in Bangkok on September 4, 2008. Thai Premier Samak Sundaravej on September 4 refused to resign or call snap elections, and instead launched a verbal offensive against protesters who have besieged his offices for 10 days. Getty Images logo Getty Images 17 months ago

An anti-government protestor (C) armed with a baton walks in front of a "wanted" billboard placard depicting former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra (L) and his wife Pojjaman in front of the United Nations office near Government House in Bangkok on September 4, 2008. Thai Premier Samak Sundaravej on September 4 refused to resign or call snap elections, and instead launched a verbal offensive against protesters who have besieged his offices for 10 days.

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  1. A man sells piggy banks in the shape of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok February 2, 2010. Hundreds of so-called "red shirt" protesters said they were rallying against any potential military intervention in politics and coup attempts.
  2. Supporters of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather outside the Defense Ministry in Bangkok on February 2, 2010. Hundreds of so-called "red shirt" protesters said they were rallying against any potential military intervention in politics and coup attempts.
  3. Supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra cheer to activities on the stage during a rally outside the Defence Ministry Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Hundreds of protesters took part in the rally to counter the show of force and deter any attempts to stage a coup by the Army, according to the organizers.
  4. A supporter of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra shants slogans during a rally outside the Defense Ministry Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Hundreds of protesters took part in the rally to counter the show of force and deter any attempts to stage a coup by the Army, according to the organisers.
  5. Jaran Distha-apichai, a supporter of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, addresses a crowd next to a Thai flag decorating the Defense Ministry during an anti-government rally Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Hundreds of protesters took part in the rally to counter the show of force and deter any attempts to stage a coup by the Army, according to the organisers.
  6. Riot police walk past as supporters of Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra rally outside the Thai Army Headquarters in central Bangkok January 29, 2010. Hundreds of so-called "red shirt" protesters said they were rallying against any potential military intervention in politics and coup attempts.
  7. A soldier stands guard as supporters of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra rally outside the Thai Army Headquarters in central Bangkok January 29, 2010. Hundreds of so-called "red shirt" protesters said they were rallying against any potential military intervention in politics and coup attempts.
  8. A supporter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra waves the Thai national flag during a political rally outside the Thai Army Headquarters in central Bangkok January 29, 2010. Hundreds of so-called "red shirt" protesters said they were rallying against any potential military intervention in politics and coup attempts.
  9. A security personnel carries a child of a supporter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra outside the Thai Army Headquarters in central Bangkok January 29, 2010. Hundreds of so-called "red shirt" protesters said they were rallying against any potential military intervention in politics and coup attempts.
  10. A supporter of Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra attends a political rally outside the Thai Army Headquarters in central Bangkok January 29, 2010. Hundreds of so-called "red shirt" protesters said they were rallying against any potential military intervention in politics and coup attempts.
  11. An anti-government protestor wears a photo of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as he and others listen to speeches outside the gates at Thai Army headquarters during a demonstration Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand.
  12. Middle ranked soldiers led by Col. Apirat Kongsompong, center top, talks during a gathering with other soldiers at a military barrack in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. The soldiers gather to show their support to Army Commander in Chief Gen. Anupong Paochinda and express opposition to key supporter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Maj. Gen. Khattiya Sawasdiphol, who they said showed no respect to Anupong.
  13. Col. Apirat Kongsompong talks with reporters before a gathering with other soldiers at a military barrack in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. The soldiers gathered to show their support to Army Commander in Chief Gen. Anupong Paochinda and express opposition to key supporter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Maj. Gen. Khattiya Sawasdiphol, who they said showed no respect to Anupong.
  14. A Buddhist monk stands next to policemen keeping watch on motorcycles during a rally by supporters of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra outside Government House in Bangkok January 20, 2010. Thai "red shirt" demonstrators are planning a symbolic rally next week near Bangkok's main airport, but insisted on Wednesday there will be no repeat of a crippling blockade a year ago by a rival protest movement.
  15. Supporters of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra attend a rally outside Government House in Bangkok January 20, 2010. Thai "red shirt" demonstrators are planning a symbolic rally next week near Bangkok's main airport, but insisted on Wednesday there will be no repeat of a crippling blockade a year ago by a rival protest movement.
  16. A vendor holds a magazine with a picture of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as his supporters rally in central Bangkok January 18, 2010. Thai anti-government "red shirt" protesters will hold a long rally next month in what they say is a campaign for democracy and a fight against the domination of Thai politics by unelected elites.

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  2. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) shakes hands with former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) at a hotel in Siem Reap province, 314 kilometres northwest of Phnom Penh, on November 13, 2009. Dozens of red-shirted Thai supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra greeted the fugitive former premier as he paid a controversial visit to the main tourist town of neighbouring Cambodia.
  3. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) and former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) smile as they greet a Thaksin supporter at a hotel in Siem Reap province, some 314 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh, on November 13, 2009. Dozens of red-shirted Thai supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra greeted the fugitive former premier as he paid a controversial visit to the main tourist town of neighbouring Cambodia.
  4. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) emraces former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) at a hotel in Siem Reap province, 314 kilometres northwest of Phnom Penh, on November 13, 2009. Dozens of red-shirted Thai supporters of Thaksin Shinawatra greeted the fugitive former premier as he paid a controversial visit to the main tourist town of neighbouring Cambodia.
  5. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) smiles upon his arrival at Siem Reap international airport in Siem Reap province, some 300 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on November 12, 2009. Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra accused his country's rulers of 'false patriotism' as he delivered a lecture in his new role as Cambodia's economic adviser on November 12, 2009.
  6. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) shakes hands with governor of Siem Reap Sou Phirin (L) upon his arrival at Siem Reap international airport in Siem Reap province, some 314 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on November 12, 2009. Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra accused his country's rulers of 'false patriotism' as he delivered a lecture in his new role as Cambodia's economic adviser on November 12, 2009.
  7. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) greets government officials upon his arrival at Siem Reap international airport in Siem Reap province, some 314 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on November 12, 2009. Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra accused his country's rulers of 'false patriotism' as he delivered a lecture in his new role as Cambodia's economic adviser on November 12, 2009.
  8. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) greets Cambodian government officials upon his arrival at Siem Reap international airport in Siem Reap province, some 300 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on November 12, 2009. Fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra accused his country's rulers of 'false patriotism' as he delivered a lecture in his new role as Cambodia's economic adviser on November 12, 2009.
  9. Lynn Pascoe (2nd L), under-secretary-general of the United Nations for political affairs and a special envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to North Korea, poses upon his delegation's arrival at an airport in Pyongyang February 9, 2010 in this photo released by North Korea's KCNA news agency.
  10. Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General to Nepal, and head of the U.N. Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Karin Landgren (L) speaks at a ceremony to discharge former Maoist fighters in Dahaban, far west Nepal February 8, 2010. The ceremony marked the last stage in the discharge of former Maoist fighters held in the Maoist army cantonment site 5 in Dahaban, as part of a group deemed "disqualified" by United Nations findings in 2007. A total of 2,394 combatants, considered as 'minors' and 'late recruits' had been discharged since the process began on January 7, 2010, according to the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN).
  11. Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General to Nepal, and head of the U.N. Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Karin Landgren (R) arrives at a ceremony to discharge former Maoist fighters in Dahaban, far west Nepal February 8, 2010. The ceremony marked the last stage in the discharge of former Maoist fighters held in the Maoist army cantonment site 5 in Dahaban, as part of a group deemed "disqualified" by United Nations findings in 2007. A total of 2,394 combatants, considered as 'minors' and 'late recruits' had been discharged since the process began on January 7, 2010, according to the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN).
  12. Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General to Nepal, and head of the U.N. Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) Karin Landgren (2nd R) shakes hands with discharged Maoist fighters during a ceremony in Dahaban, far west Nepal February 8, 2010. The ceremony marked the last stage in the discharge of former Maoist fighters held in the Maoist army cantonment site 5 in Dahaban, as part of a group deemed "disqualified" by United Nations findings in 2007. A total of 2,394 combatants, considered as 'minors' and 'late recruits' had been discharged since the process began on January 7, 2010, according to the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN).
  13. An Indian policeman patrols outside the United Nations office in Srinagar, India, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Authorities sealed off neighborhoods as thousands of armed troops in riot gear warned people to stay indoors in Indian Kashmir's main city Monday in an attempt to block a separatist rally against alleged rights violations by Indian forces.
  14. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 06: Lynn Pascoe (L), under-secretary-general of the United Nations for political affairs and a special envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to North Korea talks with South Korean foreign minister Yu Myung-hwan on February 6, 2010 in Seoul, South Korea. Pascoe will go to China to fly to Pyongyang, where his trip is scheduled to end next Friday.
  15. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 06: Lynn Pascoe (L), under-secretary-general of the United Nations for political affairs and a special envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to North Korea shakes hands with South Korean foreign minister Yu Myung-hwan on February 6, 2010 in Seoul, South Korea. Pascoe will go to China to fly to Pyongyang, where his trip is scheduled to end next Friday.
  16. Lynn Pascoe (L), under-secretary-general of the United Nations for political affairs and a special envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to North Korea, leaves after meeting with South Korean nuclear envoy Wi Sung-lac (not pictured) at South Korea's foreign ministry main office in Seoul February 6, 2010. The special envoy will visit North Korea February 9-12.

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