The protest builds

The protest builds

Tens of thousands of supporters of convicted former premier Thaksin Shinawatra converge on Bangkok ahead of Sunday's mass rally aimed at bringing down the government and forcing a general election. (Photo by Kitja Apichonrojarek)

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