Protest supports democracy for Thailand

May 22, 2010
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Photo: Sue Bolton

MELBOURNE — Protesters added their voices to the international day of solidarity with the democracy movement in Thailand on May 20, gathering outside the offices of Thai Airways. May 20 is the anniversary of the end of Black May in 1992, when the Thai government used the military against thousands of pro-democracy protesters.

The rally demanded the military end its repression, not just for the sake of Thai workers, but because it gave confidence to other governments to use force against workers everywhere.

Speakers called for global solidarity actions to pressure the Thai government and military to end the bloodshed. The rally was organised by Australia Asia Worker Links.

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