Abhisit Vejjajiva (centre), the leader of the Democrat party, received the backing of members of parliament after being nominated for prime ministerPhotograph: Apichart Weerawong/APSupporters of the exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra clash with riot police as they try to block the exit gate of parliamentPhotograph: Prodpran Jeeransawad/EPAPolice officers stand guard against pro-Thaksin protesters outside parliamentPhotograph: Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP/Getty Images
Protesters attack a car coming out of parliamentPhotograph: APA policeman attempts to block pro-Thaksin protesters as they hurl stones and insults at an MP's carPhotograph: David Longstreath/APA protester throws punches at police as MPs attempt to leave parliamentPhotograph: David Longstreath/APA Thaksin supporter reacts to news that his allies have lost control of the governmentPhotograph: David Longstreath/APThaksin supporters throw bricks at carsPhotograph: Sukree Sukplang/ReutersAbhisit Vejjajiva (right) greets MPs in parliament Photograph: Chaiwat Subprasom/Reuters
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