Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport was paralyzed on Wednesday, with most flights canceled for the day, after protesters led by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) expanded their besiege on state agencies to the airport on Tuesday evening in a showdown to topplethe government led by premier Somchai Wongsawat.(Xinhua/AFP Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    TOKYO, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- More than 30 flights bound for Bangkok from Japan were canceled or returned to Japan on Wednesday as protesters forced the Thai capital's Suvarnabhumi International Airport to shut down.

    Japan Airlines canceled 10 flights between Bangkok and Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and will cancel two more Thursday morning, affecting a total of some 2,100 people. Thai Airways International has also canceled 15 flights between Bangkok and Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka since early Wednesday Japan time.

    All Nippon Airways flew one of its two flights to Bangkok from Tokyo's Narita airport in the morning but has decided to return it to Narita. It has canceled its other Bangkok-bound flight that had been scheduled to depart in the evening, according to local media reports.

    Suvarnabhumi International Airport was paralyzed after protesters led by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) expanded their besiege on state agencies to the airport Tuesday evening in a showdown to topple the government led by premier Somchai Wongsawat.

Police officers stand guard at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport as anti-government protesters block the main road November 25, 2008. Flight operations at Thailand's main international airport were disrupted on Tuesday night after hundreds of anti-government protesters stormed the terminal building. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

Four bombings rock Bangkok
   BANGKOK, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- At least four rounds of bomb attacks rocked Bangkok early Wednesday, injuring at least 12 people, local media reported.

    The attacks, since 4:30 a.m. (2130 GMT Tuesday) to 6:30 a.m. (2330 GMT Tuesday) Wednesday, aimed at two main airports of Bangkokwhile three exploded at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport and one blast at the Don Muang Airport. Full story

Thai political turmoil deepens amid continuous protests

   BANGKOK, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of chanting protesters wearing yellow T-shirts and waving national flags have demonstrated on two consecutive days in what they say is an effort to topple the Thai government.

    Analysts say it would be no easy job to end the years-long political turmoil that has been marked by accusations and unceasing protests and that the turbulence will cause Thailand's economy additional disturbances. Full story　

Bangkok in almost anarchy as confrontation upgrades

   BANGKOK, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- The "City of Angles" on Tuesday was in chaos as anti-government protesters seized the temporary administration seat -- Don Mueang airport, clashed with pro-government taxi drivers, forcing the Cabinet to indefinitely postpone its weekly meeting.

    The anarchy turned violent when protesters led by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) on Tuesday evening clashed with a group of pro-government taxi drivers on Vibhavadi Road, leaving at least 11 injured. Two of the taxi drivers suffered gunshot wounds. Full story

Thai PM insists premiership despite protest

    BANGKOK, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat insists not to step down or dissolve the House of Representatives despite the latest rally staged by anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) protestors, government spokesman Nattawut Saikua said Tuesday.

    Nattawut was quoted by The Nation news network as saying that the government would not yield to the undemocratic and unconstitutional attempt by the PAD to force it out of office. Full story

Anti- and pro-gov't protestors clash in Bangkok, 8 injured 

    BANGKOK, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- After several days of peaceful protest, the anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) clashed with pro-government taxi drivers on Tuesday afternoon, injuring eight persons.

    According to local reports, some 20 PAD guards battled with a group of taxi drivers who support the government on the way to the Suvarnabhumi airport.

Thai army chief rules out coup rumor 

    BANGKOK, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's army chief Anupong Paojinda on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of a military coup to topple the government, explaining the coup could not solve problems.

    Anupong, who chairs the committee for monitoring political developments, said the army has prepared plans and security forcesto handle groups of anti-government protestors occupying different areas.

Thai anti-gov't leader vows to topple gov't by Wednesday 

    BANGKOK, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's anti-government People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang said on Monday protestors' march to seal off different locations in Bangkok on Monday is simply a prelude, as the group planned more intense coordinated protests on Tuesday and vowed to topple the government by Wednesday.

    On Monday, key PAD leaders declared victory after their mass protests at Parliament prompted the cancellation of Monday's joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate.

Anti-gov't protestors besiege Thai parliament complex

    BANGKOK, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- A scheduled Monday Parliament session was called off following thousands of anti-government protestors led by the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) began the besiege of the Parliament complex and other establishments in a showdown effort to bring the "Thaksin-proxy" government down.

    Parliament President Chai Chidchob had to make a phone announcement to cancel the joint House-Senate session originally planned to start at 9:30 a.m. (0230GMT) Monday.

Anti-government protesters gesture as they blocked the main road to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport November 25, 2008. (Xinhua/AFP Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

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