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Anti-government protesters in Thailand have forced the closure of the second airport in Bangkok, Don Mueang.

The airport was closed after opposition supporters blocked the terminal, in an apparent attempt to stop officials flying to meet PM Somchai Wongsawat.

Mr Somchai is in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, because he was unable to land in Bangkok after a trip to Peru.

Protesters have been occupying the international airport amid an escalating political crisis.

On Wednesday Mr Somchai rejected a call by army leader Gen Anupong Paochinda for new elections to end the political deadlock. - from BBC News