People's Alliance for Democracy facts for kids
The People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) is a group of people in Thailand who work together to influence politics. They are also known as the Yellow Shirts because of the yellow clothes they often wear. This group started as a way to protest against the government led by Thaksin Shinawatra. They wanted him to step down from his position. Later, they also called for two other prime ministers, Samak Sundaravej and Somchai Wongsawat, to resign. The group began because of claims that Mr. Shinawatra had done some unfair business deals.
What did the Yellow Shirts do?
In November 2008, the PAD took control of two important airports in Thailand: Donmuang and Suvarnabhumi Airport. They did this to make Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat leave his job. Because of their actions, the airports had to close down. In 2011, the group stayed outside the Government House (where the government works) for almost 200 days. They were protesting against certain government plans and policies.
Symbols of the Yellow Shirts
Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy often wear yellow shirts. They also wear a special hat with a Latin message that says liberate. In Thai, this message is Thai: กู้ชาติ. They also wear a blue scarf. Sometimes, they use special tools that make a sound like hands clapping. These tools are called Thai: มือตบ in Thai.
Images for kids
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PAD supporters
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Sondhi Limthongkul (left), Somsak Kosaisuuk (right)
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Police waiting near the protest zone
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PAD protesters armed with improvised batons and golf clubs
See also
In Spanish: Alianza Popular por la Democracia para niños
