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The National United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), whose supporters are commonly called "Red Shirts", is a political pressure group in Thailand, opposed to the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD). Notable UDD leaders include Veera Musikapong, Nattawut Saikua, Charan Ditthapichai and Dr.Weng Tohjirakarn. The UDD allies itself with the For Thais Party, which is currently in opposition to the coalition government. The UDD claims that Abhisit Vejjajiva's government took power 'illegitimately', backed by the Thai Army and the judiciary. It calls for the Thai Parliament to be dissolved so that a general re-election can be held. They accuse the country's elite — the military, judiciary, certain members of the Privy Council, and other unelected officials — of undermining democracy by interfering in politics. The UDD is composed of both rural and urban supporters, and although the movement receives support from former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, not all UDD members support the deposed Prime Minister.You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login