Anti-gov't protesters block Thai parliament, delay policy speech

Anti-gov't protesters block Thai parliament, delay policy speech

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra hold banners during a protest against the government outside Thailand's Parliament in Bangkok on Dec. 29. The protesters blocked access to the building, delaying a parliamentary session at which Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva was due to give a policy speech. (Kyodo)

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