Thailand: The Anatomy of Thai Protests

Thailand's opposition United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), also known as the Red Shirts, is preparing for another large protest June 27 in Bangkok. The recurrence of such demonstrations creates security and business concerns for regional and international players with interests in Thailand. The potential for violence is always present at demonstrations, and if the protests devolve into mass lawlessness, the government will have to use force to quell the unrest.