In this photo taken Friday, April 10, 2009, supporters of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, on the poster, cheer during demonstrations at the 14th ASEAN summit in Pattaya, Thailand. On Wednesday, April 15, 2009, Shinawatra has urged King Bhumibol Adulyadej to intervene in a political conflict that led to the capital being paralyzed for several days of violent demonstrations by the ousted politician's supporters. The appeal came after the government announced it had revoked the personal passport of Thaksin. AP Photo logo AP Photo 34 months ago

In this photo taken Friday, April 10, 2009, supporters of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, on the poster, cheer during demonstrations at the 14th ASEAN summit in Pattaya, Thailand. On Wednesday, April 15, 2009, Shinawatra has urged King Bhumibol Adulyadej to intervene in a political conflict that led to the capital being paralyzed for several days of violent demonstrations by the ousted politician's supporters. The appeal came after the government announced it had revoked the personal passport of Thaksin.

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