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At the plaza in front of the BMA building, a large group of people turn out for the PTV protest
Almost like being there: PTV protest at Sanam Luang - 6:34pm, March 30, 2007
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Also: High tension in ThailandHow many protesters?
This protest was probably no larger than the March 23 rally, but just packed into a smaller space.
Other media estimates:
Thousands - Thousands join anti-government rally - TNA, March 29, 2007
Thousands of citizens gathered peacefully Friday to listen to anti-government speeches by former key members of the then ruling Thai Rak Thai Party of deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra...1,000 - PTV rally speakers again rail at junta - The Nation, March 31, 2007
3,000 - Crowd small and peaceful at Thai anti-government protest - IHT, March 30, 2007
PTV station's anti-coup rally went ahead yesterday in front of City Hall amid tight police security and attended by just over 1,000 people...
...Up to 3,000 people attended, according to district police chief Col. Chumporn Karnchanarat...
4,000 - 4,000 join pro-Thaksin protest - Bangkok Post, March 31, 2007
...About 4,000 people converged at City Hall's Lan Khon Muang public ground for a rally led by PTV, the satellite-based television station launched by former members of the Thai Rak Thai party founded by deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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People in the crowd
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Another view of BMA plaza - As with last week's protest, the crowd seemed very attentive, but sedate.
(Photo: 2Bangkok.com)Meanwhile at Sanam Luang, a smattering of people listen to an impassioned speech
(Photo: 2Bangkok.com)Another view of the Sanam Luang protest
(Photo: 2Bangkok.com)Most of the park was filled with a kite fighting competition (above and below)
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