Protesters demand Thai gov´t resign

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Source: CCTV.com | 03-27-2009 11:13

More than 20-thousand protesters have surrounded the prime minister's office in Thailand, demanding that parliament be dissolved and new elections held.

Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra walk past the Democracy monument during a protest march to the Government House in Bangkok March 26, 2009. About 10,000 red-shirted protesters began their march from Sanam Luang to the Government House on Thursday, a local newspaper reported.  (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Thousands of anti-government protesters converged on Government House on Thursday as the government began giving out checks worth 55 US dollars, to millions of low-income Thais to stimulate the economy.

They say they're angry that everyone is not included.

Surachai Ramairikasit, Protester, said, "Its not fair that the government handed out the economic stimulus checks to workers registered with the Social Security Fund only. The money that was paid to them is our tax. All Thais should be eligible for this help."