How will Seh Daeng’s death affect the protest movement?
CNN’s Sara Sidner said it was unclear what the immediate impact of Seh Daeng’s death would be. “Not all the protesters followed him as some thought he was too much of a hardliner,” Sidner said. Some protesters argue that the Red Shirt movement should negotiate with the government to reach a settlement. But militant armed factions loyal to Seh Daeng and known as “Black Shirts” reject negotiation and appear ready to use violence to achieve their goals. Haven’t these protests been going on for a long time? Yes, Thailand has been embroiled in political chaos for years and many here are growing weary with the instability. Ever since Thaksin came to power, there have been protesters opposing his allegedly corrupt and autocratic rule. Those protesters donned yellow shirts (the color of the king) and occupied the two main airports in Bangkok, until finally the pro-Thaksin government was brought down by a court ruling. In revenge Thaksin’s supporters copied the yellow shirt tactics and took to
