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Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra rally outside the Election Commissions in Bangkok February 15, 2010. About 400 protesters have been holding frequent but brief and peaceful political rallies against the government and independent bodies, saying that law-enforcement authorities practice double

The grounds of a Buddhist temple in Thailand have a variety of buildings of all shapes and sizes. At first glance their use might seem to be random. But, there is one building, called the “phra ubosot” which is not only the most sacred but also has distinguishing features that makes it…