Thai leader in security reshuffle

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Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has announced he is putting the country's army chief in charge of security operations.In a televised address, he said Gen Anupong Paojinda would replace Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban as the head of national security.

The announcement came as tens of thousands of anti-government protesters remained camped out in central Bangkok.

Earlier in the day efforts by police to arrest their leaders failed.

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