More than 10,000 Thais demonstrated in Bangkok on Saturday to demand an end to the military-imposed government, with many calling for a return of deposed premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Some protesters wore T-shirts emblazoned with the face of Thaksin. Police had banned protesters from marching outside the plaza, but the crowd defied the ban and walked to the army headquarters some three kilometers away from Sanam Luang plaza. The police formed two large human barricades to prevent the protesters from reaching the army building, but each barricade was peacefully dispersed following negotiations between officers and rally leaders. As they marched towards the headquarters, the crowd shouted: "Thaksin come back! CNS Get Out!" Pro-Thaksin groups have said they will continue daily demonstrations until a major anti-junta rally scheduled for June 24.
AFP

After meeting with Margaret Peterlin of the U.S. Patent and Trade Office, Intellectual Property Department Director General Puangrat Asawapisit said that the U.S. government is sincere and ready to help Thailand cope with fighting piracy in all means. She said the U.S. government is willing to share information with Thai personnel, as well as provide knowledge and training on intellectual property supervision. Puangrat also said the department is preparing to send officials for training in the United States so that they can gain added knowledge and skills in addressing the piracy.
Bangkok Post