Translate page with Google Home Stories Thai Election Primer: Red Shirts Vs. Yellow Shirts Story July 2, 2011 Thai Election Primer: Red Shirts Vs. Yellow Shirts Country: Thailand Author: Jesse Hardman Grantee Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Email this page Print this page English Project The Plight of the Burmese in Thailand Millions of Burmese cross over to Thailand to escape political, social and economic hardships. But... Jesse Hardman Grantee READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT SECTIONS Article A Thai election sign. Image by Jesse Hardman. Thailand, 2011. See the video here. As colorful signs fill the streets, Thailand braces for what could be its biggest voter turnout ever. The race is down to two parties: The Democrats (Yellow Shirts) and the Pheu Thai party (Red Shirts).