Thai protesters shut down airport

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At least 3,000 passengers are said to be stranded at Suvarnabhumi airport.

The airport's director said he had no option but to halt services after demonstrators overwhelmed police lines, and took over the departure lounge.

It is the latest move in a campaign by the opposition People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) to oust the government.

Airport director Serirat Prasutanon said operations had been "totally shut down" since 0400 (2100GMT Wednesday) and that 78 outbound and incoming flights had been affected.

He told the AFP news agency that passengers were unable to leave because PAD demonstrators had blocked the roads leading to the airport.

more at link w/video: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7749399.stm

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1. the 2nd time this year

but you wouldnt know watching CNN/FOX or most news outlets...

[hendo]

2. you wouldn't know a lot of things

if you only watch the major US networks.