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2nd Protest Leader Held, But Opposition Resolute
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Published: October 6, 2008
BANGKOK - Thai police arrested a key protest leader and one-time Bangkok mayor Sunday on charges of insurrection in a continuing crackdown against an anti-government movement that spearheaded the ouster of a prime minister last month.
Chamlong Srimuang was seen at a polling station being hauled away by police, who confirmed the arrest.
Police on Aug. 27 issued arrest warrants for nine protest leaders on a variety of charges, including insurrection, which carries a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment.
Another key figure, Chaiwat Sinsuwongse, was arrested Friday on the same charges.
The nine are members of the People's Alliance for Democracy, the group that orchestrated mass demonstrations that paralyzed the government of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej last month.
One of the protest leaders, Sondhi Limthongkul, vowed protests would continue until the government falls.
The Associated Press
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