VOICED : Thai police yield to protesters ahead of

The transcript describes a series of anti-government protests in Thailand, where demonstrators entered key government buildings to demand the removal of the current government and the establishment of an unelected People's Council. The protests were fueled by accusations of corruption and political manipulation involving Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her brother, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Despite the rejection of an amnesty bill that could have allowed Thaksin's return, protests escalated into violence, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets. A temporary calm was observed during the King's birthday, but protesters plan to resume their efforts.

What was the main goal of the protesters when they entered the police headquarters and Government House?

• To negotiate with the government

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To establish an unelected People's Council

• To support the current government

What triggered the start of the protests against Yingluck Shinawatra's government?

• A natural disaster

• A foreign policy decision

• An amnesty bill

• A new tax policy

How did the protesters react when the Senate rejected the amnesty bill?

• They stopped protesting

• They intensified their protests

• They supported the government

• They left the country

What methods did the police use to control the violent protests?

• Tear gas and water cannons

• Curfews and lockdowns

• Live ammunition

• Peaceful negotiations

What event temporarily calmed the city during the protests?

• The King's birthday

• An international intervention

• A government announcement

• A natural disaster