THAILAND: Land of smiles descends into turmoil*

The months-long struggle between followers of Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and exiled former leader Thaksin Shinawatra has blackened Thailand’s international reputation, reports Ian H. McDougall.Troubled Thailand faces further turmoil following an assassination attempt against a prominent pro-government leader.The vehicle carrying media mogul Sondhi Limthongkul was attacked by five gunmen armed with AK-47 assault rifles and M16s, who fired over 100 rounds into the vehicle, wounding Sond…

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