Thailand

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Thailand's Kanes Sucharitakul reacts after finishing the first run of the men's giant slalom the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

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Gunbattles broke out Tuesday as hundreds of riot police made their strongest attempt to clear protest sites around Thailand's capital, killing several people and injuring scores of others. Protesters are angry about the government's failure to pay farmers. (Associated Press)

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Violinst Vanessa Mae, starting under her father's name as Vanessa Vanakorn for Thailand, smiles after competing in the first run of the women's giant slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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Violinst Vanessa Mae, starting under her father's name as Vanessa Vanakorn for Thailand, talks to reporters after competing in the first run of the women's giant slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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Violinst Vanessa Mae, starting under her father's name as Vanessa Vanakorn for Thailand, leaves after competing in the first run of the women's giant slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

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Violinst Vanessa Mae, starting under her father's name as Vanessa Vanakorn for Thailand, reacts after finishing the second run of the women's giant slalom at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.(AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

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