Thaksin Shinawatra

Anti-government protesters carry signs against ousted Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra as they march in central Bangkok May 8, 2014. Thailand's anti-corruption agency may decide on Thursday whether to pursue charges against Yingluck that could see her b

Thai judges throw out another elected prime minister

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Thailand’s been enduring political protesters for years, with voters in the provinces regularly electing national leaders who aren’t amenable to the Bangkok power establishment. And judges keep throwing those candidates out of office. It happened again this week, leading some to wonder about the country’s future political stability.Thailand’s been enduring political protesters for years, with voters in the provinces regularly electing national leaders who aren’t amenable to the Bangkok power establishment. And judges keep throwing those candidates out of office. It happened again this week, leading some to wonder about the country’s future political stability.

An anti-government protester blows a whistle and holds a banner during a rally in central Bangkok January 15, 2014.

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Turmoil grows in Thailand

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In Bangkok, anti-government protests have turned violent. For more we turn to Seth Mydans, the Southeast Asia correspondent for the New York Times.

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