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Former Thai PM’s supporters plan series of rallies CLIFFORD COONAN Sat, Aug 29, 2009 RED-SHIRTED supporters of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra are planning a salvo of rallies tomorrow, the latest sign that the banished ex-leader still wields considerable political clout and that Thailand’s long-running political crisis remains unresolved. The rallies serve as a warning of the potential for further instability in Thailand, after violent anti-government riots brought the capital to a standstill in April, and a sign that Abhisit Vejjajiva, the prime minister, has not managed to overcome Thailand’s deep political divisions. The government, fighting to keep recession at bay in the southeast Asian economy and fearful of the impact of more instability on the country’s already tarnished image among tourists and investors, is keen to keep a lid on the meetings’ impact. Bangkok is planning to use a tough internal security law to prevent the “Red Shirts” from gathering on Sunday aft
