Chamlong Srimuang (R), a leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), speaks to supporters at a commemoration ceremony for "yellow shirt" supporters, who died during clashes over the years, in Bangkok October 7, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST ANNIVERSARY)

Chamlong Srimuang (L) smiles as he leaves a news conference in Bangkok June 6, 2012. The elderly man dressed in homespun cotton looks like a kind-hearted grandfather from a rural Thai soap opera. But it would be unwise to underestimate Chamlong Srimuang, a key figure in Thailand's turbulent recent history, or the "yellow shirt" army he commands. Picture taken June 6, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS)

Chamlong Srimuang speaks to Reuters reporters in Bangkok June 6, 2012. The elderly man dressed in homespun cotton looks like a kind-hearted grandfather from a rural Thai soap opera. But it would be unwise to underestimate Chamlong Srimuang, a key figure in Thailand's turbulent recent history, or the "yellow shirt" army he commands. Picture taken June 6, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT)

Chamlong Srimuang sits at his office in Bangkok June 6, 2012. The elderly man dressed in homespun cotton looks like a kind-hearted grandfather from a rural Thai soap opera. But it would be unwise to underestimate Chamlong Srimuang, a key figure in Thailand's turbulent recent history, or the "yellow shirt" army he commands. Picture taken June 6, 2012. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS)

Chamlong Srimuang (L), leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), speaks to supporters during a commemoration ceremony for the deadly 2008 clash with riot police, in Bangkok October 7, 2011. Violent clashes between "yellow shirt" protesters and riot police saw two people killed and over 400 injured on October 7, 2008. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS OBITUARY ANNIVERSARY)

Yellow-shirt protesters led by Chamlong Srimuang of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) (not pictured) gather outside Bangkok's UNESCO building to demand the delisting of the Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage site June 22, 2011. Fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops over the 12th century temple has turned into Southeast Asia's bloodiest border dispute in years. The temple was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, a decision fiercely opposed by Thailand on the grounds that the land around Preah Vihear was never demarcated. The protest was held to coincide with the World Heritage Committee meeting in France. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Yellow-shirt protesters led by Chamlong Srimuang of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) (not pictured) gather outside Bangkok's UNESCO building to demand the delisting of the Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage site June 22, 2011. Fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops over the 12th century temple has turned into Southeast Asia's bloodiest border dispute in years. The temple was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, a decision fiercely opposed by Thailand on the grounds that the land around Preah Vihear was never demarcated. The protest was held to coincide with the World Heritage Committee meeting in France. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

A yellow-shirt protester, led by Chamlong Srimuang of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) (not pictured), holds a placard during a rally outside Bangkok's UNESCO building to demand the delisting of the Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage site June 22, 2011. Fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops over the 12th century temple has turned into Southeast Asia's bloodiest border dispute in years. The temple was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, a decision fiercely opposed by Thailand on the grounds that the land around Preah Vihear was never demarcated. The protest was held to coincide with the World Heritage Committee meeting in France. The placard reads: "UNESCO stop serving tyrant (Cambodia's Prime Minister) Hun Sen." REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Yellow-shirt protesters led by Chamlong Srimuang of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) (not pictured) gather outside Bangkok's UNESCO building to demand the delisting of the Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage site June 22, 2011. Fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops over the 12th century temple has turned into Southeast Asia's bloodiest border dispute in years. The temple was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 2008, a decision fiercely opposed by Thailand on the grounds that the land around Preah Vihear was never demarcated. The protest was held to coincide with the World Heritage Committee meeting in France. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Chamlong Srimuang, leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), speaks during a rally outside the Parliament in Bangkok November 2, 2010. About 1,000 of Thai protesters gathered outside Bangkok's Parliament to rally against the Thai-Cambodia Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the border demarcation. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Chamlong Srimuang, leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), talks to his supporters during a rally outside the Parliament in Bangkok November 2, 2010. About 1,000 of Thai protesters gathered outside Bangkok's Parliament to rally against the Thai-Cambodia Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the border demarcation. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Chamlong Srimuang, leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), talks to his supporters during a rally outside the Parliament in Bangkok November 2, 2010. About 1,000 of Thai protesters gathered outside Bangkok's Parliament to rally against the Thai-Cambodia Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the border demarcation. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Chamlong Srimuang, leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), gestures after his arrival at the Thai Police Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Bangkok August 26, 2010. Leaders of the PAD including Srimuang surrendered to police after being indicted for causing the blockade in Bangkok's airports in late 2008. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST HEADSHOT)

Chamlong Srimuang, leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), arrives at the Thai Police Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Bangkok August 26, 2010. Leaders of the PAD including Srimuang surrendered to police after being indicted for causing the blockade in Bangkok's airports in late 2008. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW CIVIL UNREST)

Protesters wave Thai national flags during a demonstration outside the UNESCO office in Bangkok July 27, 2010. Hundreds of Thai nationalists led by a leader of the "yellow shirt" movement, Chamlong Srimuang, gathered outside UNESCO's Bangkok office to voice opposition to Cambodia's plan to administer Preah Vihear Temple, an ancient border temple and a World Heritage Site. Some Thais said the plan would compromise Thailand's claim to land in a disputed border territory with Cambodia. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

A protester joins hundreds of Thai nationalists led by a leader of the "yellow shirt" movement, Chamlong Srimuang, gathering outside the UNESCO office in Bangkok July 27, 2010, to voice opposition to Cambodia's plan to administer Preah Vihear Temple, an ancient border temple and a World Heritage Site. Some Thais said the plan would compromise Thailand's claim to land in a disputed border territory with Cambodia. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Chamlong Srimuang, a leader of the "yellow shirt" movement, smiles as he leads a gathering of Thai nationalists outside the UNESCO office in Bangkok July 27, 2010, to voice opposition to Cambodia's plan to administer Preah Vihear Temple, an ancient border temple and a World Heritage Site. Some Thais said the plan would compromise Thailand's claim to land in a disputed border territory with Cambodia. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT CIVIL UNREST)

A protester holds up a sign as she joins hundreds of Thai nationalists led by a leader of the "yellow shirt" movement, Chamlong Srimuang, gathering outside the UNESCO office in Bangkok July 27,2010. The protest was held to to voice opposition to Cambodia's plan to administer Preah Vihear Temple, an ancient border temple and a World Heritage Site. Some Thais said the plan would compromise Thailand's claim to land in a disputed border territory with Cambodia. The sign calls for the temple to be removed from the World Heritage Site list. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Hundreds of Thai nationalists led by a leader of the "yellow shirt" movement, Chamlong Srimuang (not pictured), gather outside the UNESCO office in Bangkok July 27, 2010, to voice opposition to Cambodia's plan to administer Preah Vihear Temple, an ancient border temple and a World Heritage Site. Some Thais said the plan would compromise Thailand's claim to land in a disputed border territory with Cambodia. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Hundreds of Thai nationalists led by a leader of the "yellow shirt" movement, Chamlong Srimuang (not pictured), gather outside the UNESCO office in Bangkok July 27, 2010, to voice opposition to Cambodia's plan to administer Preah Vihear Temple, an ancient border temple and a World Heritage Site. Some Thais said the plan would compromise Thailand's claim to land in a disputed border territory with Cambodia. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Chamlong Srimuang, one of the leaders of rival "yellow shirt" protest group, helds a group news conference in Bangkok May 6, 2010. The "yellow shirts", whose occupation of Bangkok's airport in late 2008 helped bring down a Thaksin-allied government, harshly criticized the reconciliation plan, saying it was a "betrayal to the public." REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang (C) attends a "yellow shirt" rally in Bangkok April 29,2010. About 300 "yellow shirt" supporters went to the heavily fortified army barracks that Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva is using as a command centre to demand that he disperse the red shirt encampment. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (THAILAND - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang (R)speaks to supporters before reports to police in Bangkok July 16, 2009. Thursday is the deadline for 35 PAD "yellow shirt" leaders to report and be informed of charges against them of terrorism and disturbing public order, related to the closure of two Bangkok airports last year. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang (L) arrives reports to police in Bangkok July 16, 2009. Thursday is the deadline for 35 PAD "yellow shirt" leaders to report and be informed of charges against them of terrorism and disturbing public order, related to the closure of two Bangkok airports last year. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang speaks to anti-government protesters during a rally at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport December 2, 2008. Thai judges ordered Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat's ruling People Power Party (PPP) disbanded on Tuesday after it was found guilty of vote fraud, but party members vowed to "move on" and form another government. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang (R) offers alms to a Buddhist monk outside the Government House in Bangkok on October 15, 2008. Hundreds of PAD supporters made merit by offering alms to monks outside the Government House on Wednesday, in light of the death of an anti-government demonstrator who died during last week's clashes with police. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang (R) offers alms to a Buddhist monk outside the Government House in Bangkok on October 15, 2008. Hundreds of PAD supporters made merit by offering alms to monks outside the Government House on Wednesday, in light of the death of an anti-government demonstrator who died during last week's clashes with police. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang speaks to journalists after being released on bail at 100,000 baht ($2,905) at the Bangkok Remand Prison October 9, 2008. Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long anti-government protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, was arrested on Sunday. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang speaks to journalists after being released on bail at 100,000 baht ($2,905) at the Bangkok Remand Prison October 9, 2008. Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long anti-government protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, was arrested on Sunday. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang is surrounded by journalists after being released on bail at 100,000 baht ($2,905) at the Bangkok Remand Prison October 9, 2008. Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long anti-government protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, was arrested on Sunday. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leaders Chamlong Srimuang (R) and Chaiwat Sinsuwong gesture as they leave Bangkok Remand Prison after being granted bail at 100,000 baht ($2,905) each October 9, 2008. Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long anti-government protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, was arrested on Sunday. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang speaks to journalists after being released on bail at 100,000 baht at the Bangkok Remand Prison October 9, 2008. Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long anti-government protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, was arrested on Sunday. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Senior People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) leader Chamlong Srimuang speaks to journalists after being released on bail at 100,000 baht at the Bangkok Remand Prison October 9, 2008. Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long anti-government protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, was arrested on Sunday. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) are seen in front of an illustration of Chamlong Srimuang during an anti-government demonstration outside Government House in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Thai police arrested Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, on Sunday, but the detained anti-government figure urged his supporters not to quit. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

A supporter of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) holds her dog during an anti-government demonstration calling for the release of Chamlong Srimuang at the Government House in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Thai police arrested Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, on Sunday, but the detained anti-government figure urged his supporters not to quit. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

A supporter of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) uses a noisemaker and holds a Thai flag during an anti-government demonstration calling for the release of Chamlong Srimuang at the Government House in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Thai police arrested Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, on Sunday, but the detained anti-government figure urged his supporters not to quit. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Supporters of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) use noisemakers during an anti-government demonstration calling for the release of Chamlong Srimuang at Government House in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Thai police arrested Chamlong, a key leader of a month-long protest inside Bangkok's Government House compound, on Sunday, but the detained anti-government figure urged his supporters not to quit. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang, a key leader of an anti-government campaign, sits at the criminal courthouse in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Chamlong was arrested by police on Sunday on arrest warrants issued on August 27 on accusations of inciting unrest and trying to overthrow the government, charges that amount to treason and can carry the death penalty. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang (L), a key leader of an anti-government campaign, arrives at the criminal courthouse in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Chamlong was arrested by police on Sunday on arrest warrants issued on August 27 on accusations of inciting unrest and trying to overthrow the government, charges that amount to treason and can carry the death penalty. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang (C), a key leader of an anti-government campaign, arrives at the criminal courthouse in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Chamlong was arrested by police on Sunday on arrest warrants issued on August 27 on accusations of inciting unrest and trying to overthrow the government, charges that amount to treason and can carry the death penalty. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang (L), a key leader of an anti-government campaign, arrives at the criminal courthouse in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Chamlong was arrested by police on Sunday on arrest warrants issued on August 27 on accusations of inciting unrest and trying to overthrow the government, charges that amount to treason and can carry the death penalty. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang (L), a key leader of an anti-government campaign, arrives at the criminal courthouse in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Chamlong was arrested by police on Sunday on arrest warrants issued on August 27 on accusations of inciting unrest and trying to overthrow the government, charges that amount to treason and can carry the death penalty. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang (C), a key leader of an anti-government campaign, arrives at the criminal courthouse in Bangkok October 6, 2008. Chamlong was arrested by police on Sunday on arrest warrants issued on August 27 on accusations of inciting unrest and trying to overthrow the government, charges that amount to treason and can carry the death penalty. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang, a top leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD), speaks to the media at the Government House in Bangkok September 11, 2008. REUTERS/Kham (THAILAND)

A man sits under a placard with images of the top leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) at an anti-government demonstration near the Government House in Bangkok September 6, 2008. PAD leaders pictured (L-R) are Somsak Kosaisuk, Chamlong Srimuang, Sondhi Limthongkul, Somkeit Pongpaibul and Pipob Dhongchai. Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej is facing a three-month-old campaign to drive him from power as thousands of anti-government activists have barricaded themselves in his official compound for the past 12 days and refuse to move until he quits. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang, Somsak Kosaisuk and Pipob Dhongchai (Pipop Thongchai) (L-R), top leaders of an anti-government campaign, give a news conference at Government House in Bangkok August 31, 2008. More than 1,000 government supporters marched on Thailand's parliament on Sunday as lawmakers began a special debate on street protests threatening to topple Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang, one of the nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, smiles during a news conference at Government House in Bangkok August 31, 2008. More than 1,000 government supporters marched on Thailand's parliament on Sunday as lawmakers began a special debate on street protests threatening to topple Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang, one of the nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, is seen during a news conference at Government House in Bangkok August 31, 2008. More than 1,000 government supporters marched on Thailand's parliament on Sunday as lawmakers began a special debate on street protests threatening to topple Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Government supporters light fire to effigies of Sondhi Limthongkul (L) and Chamlong Srimuang, two of the nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, outside Bangkok's parliament August 31, 2008. More than 1,000 government supporters marched on Thailand's parliament on Sunday as lawmakers began a special debate on street protests threatening to topple Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Government supporters light fire to effigies of Sondhi Limthongkul (L) and Chamlong Srimuang, two of the nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, outside Bangkok's parliament, August 31, 2008. More than 1,000 government supporters marched on Thailand's parliament on Sunday as lawmakers began a special debate on street protests threatening to topple Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

A government supporter sets fire to an effigy of Chamlong Srimuang, one of the nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, outside parliament in Bangkok August 31, 2008. More than 1,000 government supporters marched on Thailand's parliament on Sunday as lawmakers began a special debate on street protests threatening to topple Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang, one of the nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, is seen as he walks back stage on the compound of the Government House in Bangkok on August 30, 2008. Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej said on Saturday he would not quit in the face of growing protests aimed at toppling his seven-month-old government. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

One of the nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, Chamlong Srimuang, sits inside the Government House during a protest in Bangkok August 28, 2008. Thousands of protesters defied a court order to leave Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej's official compound on Thursday as the group's leaders vowed to stay until his administration fell. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

One of the nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, Chamlong Srimuang, walks with his guard inside the Government House during a protest in Bangkok August 28, 2008. A deadline set by Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej for tens of thousands of protesters to leave his official compound passed on Thursday as the group's leaders vowed to stay until his government fell. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND)

Chamlong Srimuang, one of nine leaders of an anti-government campaign, speaks to his supporters during a demonstration at the Government House in Bangkok August 28, 2008. Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej ordered thousands of riot police to remove an anti-government crowd occupying his office compound on Wednesday, but protest leaders vowed to stay. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)

People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) co-leader Chamlong Srimuang is seen at a rally in Bangkok June 20, 2008. The PAD organized a march consisting of 25,000 mainly middle-class Bangkok residents on Friday as part of their four-week campaign to oust the government. The thousands of protesters camped outside the office of Thailand's prime minister after police removed barricades blocking them. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND)

People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) co-leader Chamlong Srimuang rallies with supporters in Bangkok June 20, 2008. Chanting "Get out, get out", thousands of protesters camped outside the office of Thailand's prime minister on Friday after police removed barricades blocking them in their campaign to oust the government. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND)

Former Bangkok governor Chamlong Srimuang attends a news conference in Bangkok April 4, 2006. Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Tuesday he would step down to defuse a long-running political crisis, although it remained unclear exactly when. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

Chamlong Srimuang, 70, leader of a coalition to oust [Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra], joins protesters outside the Government House in Bangkok March 31, 2006. [Fourteen years after leading a bloody "people power" uprising, ascetic Buddhist and maverick ex-general Chamlong is back on the streets of Bangkok trying to bring down a government.]

Chamlong Srimuang, 70, leader of a coalition to oust Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, fits a bandana on Boat, 3, while joining protesters outside the Government House in Bangkok March 31, 2006. Fourteen years after leading a bloody "people power" uprising, ascetic Buddhist and maverick ex-general Chamlong is back on the streets of Bangkok trying to bring down a government. REUTERS/Adrees Latif