Thai PM accused of human rights abuses - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Thailand's prime minister has been accused of violating the human rights of anti-government Red Shirt protesters.
The accusation was made during a heated parliamentary no-confidence debate.
The Thai opposition says prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva violated the rights of protesters when he ordered the military to disperse them from their protest site.
The opposition also says the army's approach was not in line with international standards.
Violence associated with the two-month rally and its dispersal killed 88 people.
But the prime minister says the army was defending itself against armed militants.
He says the government only ever planned to surround the rally site to block access to supplies.
Lawyers for Red Shirt figurehead, former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, have hired an international war crimes expert to investigate the allegations.
Meanwhile, United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay called for an independent probe into the violence in Thailand.
She called for those responsible for rights violations to be held to account.
Read more from the link above.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Statement: War Crimes Expert Joins Investigation of Bangkok Deaths - Robert Amsterdam
Statement: War Crimes Expert Joins Investigation of Bangkok Deaths - Robert Amsterdam
"War Crimes Expert Joins Investigation of Bangkok Deaths"!
THANK YOU, INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS. IF BARBARIC BRUTALITY CAN HAPPEN IN THAILAND, WORSE CASES COULD ENSUE IN OTHER COUNTRIES UNLESS THE WORLD CARES ENOUGH TO INTERVENE.
WAR CRIMES EXPERT JOINS INVESTIGATION OF BANGKOK DEATHS
BANGKOK, May 31, 2010: International war crimes expert Professor GJ Alexander Knoops has joined the international legal team investigating the Thai Government's killing of 80 pro-democracy demonstrators and onlookers in Bangkok in May and April, the investigation's leader, international lawyer Robert Amsterdam announced today.
Six of the bodies were found in a "safe haven" temple.
Read more via the link above.
"War Crimes Expert Joins Investigation of Bangkok Deaths"!
THANK YOU, INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS. IF BARBARIC BRUTALITY CAN HAPPEN IN THAILAND, WORSE CASES COULD ENSUE IN OTHER COUNTRIES UNLESS THE WORLD CARES ENOUGH TO INTERVENE.
WAR CRIMES EXPERT JOINS INVESTIGATION OF BANGKOK DEATHS
BANGKOK, May 31, 2010: International war crimes expert Professor GJ Alexander Knoops has joined the international legal team investigating the Thai Government's killing of 80 pro-democracy demonstrators and onlookers in Bangkok in May and April, the investigation's leader, international lawyer Robert Amsterdam announced today.
Six of the bodies were found in a "safe haven" temple.
Read more via the link above.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Letter from America - The Failure of Thailand's Democracy - NYTimes.com
Letter from America - The Failure of Thailand's Democracy - NYTimes.com
By RICHARD BERNSTEIN
Published: May 25, 2010
NEW YORK — A week before the Thai Army cleared anti-government demonstrators out of Bangkok and sent them packing back to their rural homes, a reporter at the daily State Department news briefing in Washington asked whether there were any “broader implications” about democracy in that country.
By RICHARD BERNSTEIN
Published: May 25, 2010
NEW YORK — A week before the Thai Army cleared anti-government demonstrators out of Bangkok and sent them packing back to their rural homes, a reporter at the daily State Department news briefing in Washington asked whether there were any “broader implications” about democracy in that country.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Social disparity leads to conflict in Thailand
Social disparity leads to conflict in Thailand
Social disparity leads to conflict in Thailand
By Nutthathirataa Withitwinyuchon
BANGKOK, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The two-month melodrama of the anti- government protest led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) ended abruptly on May 19, as the "red-shirts" core leaders surrendered themselves to the authorities following a day-long deadly clash between the troops and the protesters.
Disappointed protesters without leadership became rioters unfettered, setting ablaze in the following days Stock Exchange Building, Central World (the second largest shopping mall in South- East Asia), provincial halls, commercial banks, a television station, a movie theatre, telephone boosts and many other buildings.
The political turmoil, already under control according to the government, has left 88 people dead and 1,885 injured, including army forces and civilians, costing country's economy around 70 billion baht (2.12 billion U.S. dollars) and dividing country into two societies.
At the first glance, the anti-government protest, in addition to calling for democracy, seems to be an uprising of the poor demanding for the return of Thaksin, their hero, who was believed to be able to eliminate poverty and salvage them from distress. But in deeper look, it is more a confrontation of the main coalition Democrat party and social elites versus Thaksin and his supporters who wished to restore Thailand to the prior-coup condition. The genuine cause of the conflict lies deeper into the Thai society.
In Thailand, a man is classified by his occupation, level of education attainment and location of residence or work. The northeastern Thailand, with 19 provinces, is where poor people mostly resided. Most of the poor people are in agrarian sector which absorbs a largest number of laborers. The economic boom in the 1980s and early 1990s has led to the improvement of infrastructure and made people in the rural areas better off, but rural people were still lagged behind those living in the metropolitans. The widening of the wealth gap lit up angers of the worst-offs.
Rural people see him as a hero. But when he was ousted by the military in 2006 bloodless coup, the middle-class was delighted because they were fed up with allegedly wide-spread corruption, absence of check and balance of power and press restriction under his administration.
"Former Prime Minister Thaksin is good at manipulating globalization for benefit of most people in the country", said Surichai Wankaew, a political science lecturer from Chulalongkorn University.
In fact, no one person is capable of healing the wounds of the nation when economic and social inequality persists and waits to be addressed.
The secretary-general of ASEAN Surin Pitsuwan said Thursday during ASEAN-EU meeting in Spain that Thailand badly needed political reform and social restructuring and the government had to introduce reforms that will bridge the gap in the social strata and bring justice to one and all.
"It is a lesson for all developing countries, not just Thailand, to learn how to manage social inequality," said Surin. "It is not about being democratic or undemocratic, but about effectiveness of social-management agencies."
"If the government can effectively solve people problems, they will eventually forget Thaksin. But the government's failure will only intensify their desire of his return. The government is tasked with responsibility to prove it is better than Thaksin's government," said Suriyasai Katasila acting secretary general of New Politics Party.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva vowed on May 21 to continue the reconciliation plan announced earlier this month that includes addressing economic disparity and constitutional amendment in an attempt to "rebuild the house".
The conflict has cost dearly for Thailand so far, but unless social disparity is narrowed, social conflict remains a demon waiting for its right time to come back.
Editor: Tang Danlu
Under Thaksin's administration, a range of populist policies were introduced to benefit the poor, such as the 30-baht (about 1 U.S. dollar) health care scheme, 1 sub-district 1 product and low- interest loan for villagers. Rural poverty was mitigated to some extent, although he is not the only one who should claim all the credit.
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Social disparity leads to conflict in Thailand
By Nutthathirataa Withitwinyuchon
BANGKOK, May 29 (Xinhua) -- The two-month melodrama of the anti- government protest led by the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) ended abruptly on May 19, as the "red-shirts" core leaders surrendered themselves to the authorities following a day-long deadly clash between the troops and the protesters.
Disappointed protesters without leadership became rioters unfettered, setting ablaze in the following days Stock Exchange Building, Central World (the second largest shopping mall in South- East Asia), provincial halls, commercial banks, a television station, a movie theatre, telephone boosts and many other buildings.
The political turmoil, already under control according to the government, has left 88 people dead and 1,885 injured, including army forces and civilians, costing country's economy around 70 billion baht (2.12 billion U.S. dollars) and dividing country into two societies.
At the first glance, the anti-government protest, in addition to calling for democracy, seems to be an uprising of the poor demanding for the return of Thaksin, their hero, who was believed to be able to eliminate poverty and salvage them from distress. But in deeper look, it is more a confrontation of the main coalition Democrat party and social elites versus Thaksin and his supporters who wished to restore Thailand to the prior-coup condition. The genuine cause of the conflict lies deeper into the Thai society.
In Thailand, a man is classified by his occupation, level of education attainment and location of residence or work. The northeastern Thailand, with 19 provinces, is where poor people mostly resided. Most of the poor people are in agrarian sector which absorbs a largest number of laborers. The economic boom in the 1980s and early 1990s has led to the improvement of infrastructure and made people in the rural areas better off, but rural people were still lagged behind those living in the metropolitans. The widening of the wealth gap lit up angers of the worst-offs.
Rural people see him as a hero. But when he was ousted by the military in 2006 bloodless coup, the middle-class was delighted because they were fed up with allegedly wide-spread corruption, absence of check and balance of power and press restriction under his administration.
"Former Prime Minister Thaksin is good at manipulating globalization for benefit of most people in the country", said Surichai Wankaew, a political science lecturer from Chulalongkorn University.
In fact, no one person is capable of healing the wounds of the nation when economic and social inequality persists and waits to be addressed.
The secretary-general of ASEAN Surin Pitsuwan said Thursday during ASEAN-EU meeting in Spain that Thailand badly needed political reform and social restructuring and the government had to introduce reforms that will bridge the gap in the social strata and bring justice to one and all.
"It is a lesson for all developing countries, not just Thailand, to learn how to manage social inequality," said Surin. "It is not about being democratic or undemocratic, but about effectiveness of social-management agencies."
"If the government can effectively solve people problems, they will eventually forget Thaksin. But the government's failure will only intensify their desire of his return. The government is tasked with responsibility to prove it is better than Thaksin's government," said Suriyasai Katasila acting secretary general of New Politics Party.
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva vowed on May 21 to continue the reconciliation plan announced earlier this month that includes addressing economic disparity and constitutional amendment in an attempt to "rebuild the house".
The conflict has cost dearly for Thailand so far, but unless social disparity is narrowed, social conflict remains a demon waiting for its right time to come back.
Editor: Tang Danlu
Under Thaksin's administration, a range of populist policies were introduced to benefit the poor, such as the 30-baht (about 1 U.S. dollar) health care scheme, 1 sub-district 1 product and low- interest loan for villagers. Rural poverty was mitigated to some extent, although he is not the only one who should claim all the credit.
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YouTube - In Their Own Words::::Red shirt protesters after the situation at Pathumwanaram temple
YouTube - Red shirt protesters after the situation at Pathumwanaram temple
Abhisit could say anything through the media directed by his gang members, but truth will remain there to emerge. Abhisit is nothing but a murderous illigitimate puppet leader in the Thai history.
Abhisit could say anything through the media directed by his gang members, but truth will remain there to emerge. Abhisit is nothing but a murderous illigitimate puppet leader in the Thai history.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Thailand: Giles Ji Ungpakorn -- `A full-blown military dictatorship'
Thailand: Giles Ji Ungpakorn -- `A full-blown military dictatorship' + interview | Links International Journal of Socialist Renewal
Read more from the above link.
The junta’s success in clinging to power by murdering the people is merely success built on sand. They can kill hundreds and imprison thousands, but they will never win the hearts and minds on the people. Thailand will never be the same again.
Read more from the above link.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
YouTube - คนบาดเจ็บและเสียชีวิตในกรุงเทพฯโดย CNN May'14, 2010
YouTube - คนบาดเจ็บและเสียชีวิตในกรุงเทพฯโดย CNN May'14, 2010
Eventually, Dan Rivers of CNN reports the naked truth without any reservation.
Truth shall set you free, Dan. Thank you!
Eventually, Dan Rivers of CNN reports the naked truth without any reservation.
Truth shall set you free, Dan. Thank you!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
BBC - Democracy Live - Violence in Thailand
BBC - Democracy Live - Violence in Thailand
EU condemns the violence in Thailand and the Thai government's abusive use of power
EU condemns the violence in Thailand and the Thai government's abusive use of power
Massacre In Thailand: Obama’s Bloody Hands By Shamus Cooke
Massacre In Thailand: Obama’s Bloody Hands By Shamus Cooke
Here's a youtube video made by a red-shirted member about how difficult it is to be a redshirt.
Here's a youtube video made by a red-shirted member about how difficult it is to be a redshirt.
Monday, May 24, 2010
The red-shirted protesters as violent and armed terrorists
YouTube - สาวเสื้อแดงใครว่าไม่สวย(ว่ะ)
The Abhisit government has tried to paint the picture of the red-shirted protesters as violent and armed terrorists. Here's a proof that the royal Thai government has lied.
The Abhisit government has tried to paint the picture of the red-shirted protesters as violent and armed terrorists. Here's a proof that the royal Thai government has lied.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
ฝากให้ King Bhumipol, Abhisit, and the Elities in Thailnald
ข้อคิดจากนักปรัชญาเพื่อความเป็นมนุษย์อย่างมีศักดิ์ศรี
But while both humanization and dehumanization are real alternatives, only the first is the people's vocation. This vocation is constantly negated, yet it is affirmed by that very negation. แปลง่าย ๆ เมื่อท่านกดขี่ไม่ให้พวกเขาขาดศักดิ์ศรีความเป็นมนุษย์เท่าใด พวกเขาก็จะสู้เพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งความเป็นมนุษย์เสมอ... เป็นธรรมชาติที่ต้องเกิด...
อ่านต่อข้างล่างครับ
พวกท่านฆ่าคนเหมือนผักปลา พวกท่านไม่เว้นและไม่ให้สิทธิพิเศษตามหลักสากลต่อสตรี เด็ก และนักบวช พวกท่านใช้ injustice, oppression, และ violence... See More อย่างมืดบอดและไร้หิริโอตัปปะ
พวกท่านอาจจะกลับตัวทัน หรือมันอาจจะสายเกินไปแล้ว เพราะผลกรรมของพวกท่าน มันจักต้องแสดงผลในไม่ช้า แต่จะมากหรือน้อย ก็แล้วแต่กรรมวัันนี้และวันถัด ๆ ไปของพวกท่าน... อนิจจา สัตว์ทั้งหลายที่เป็นเพื่อนทุกข์... อ่านเฟสบุ๊คของข้าพเจ้า แล้วก็จับกุมคุมขังตัวข้าฯ และคนที่แนะความจริง เป็นสิ่งฉลาดแล้วหรือ การปิดปากนักคิดและนักปรารชญ์ เป็นสิ่งที่เลวร้ายที่สุดของสังคมมนุษย์แล้ว ท่านจะทำให้สังคมไทยกลับไปสู่ยุคมืดกระนั้นหรือ?
But while both humanization and dehumanization are real alternatives, only the first is the people's vocation. This vocation is constantly negated, yet it is affirmed by that very negation. แปลง่าย ๆ เมื่อท่านกดขี่ไม่ให้พวกเขาขาดศักดิ์ศรีความเป็นมนุษย์เท่าใด พวกเขาก็จะสู้เพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งความเป็นมนุษย์เสมอ... เป็นธรรมชาติที่ต้องเกิด...
อ่านต่อข้างล่างครับ
พวกท่านฆ่าคนเหมือนผักปลา พวกท่านไม่เว้นและไม่ให้สิทธิพิเศษตามหลักสากลต่อสตรี เด็ก และนักบวช พวกท่านใช้ injustice, oppression, และ violence... See More อย่างมืดบอดและไร้หิริโอตัปปะ
พวกท่านอาจจะกลับตัวทัน หรือมันอาจจะสายเกินไปแล้ว เพราะผลกรรมของพวกท่าน มันจักต้องแสดงผลในไม่ช้า แต่จะมากหรือน้อย ก็แล้วแต่กรรมวัันนี้และวันถัด ๆ ไปของพวกท่าน... อนิจจา สัตว์ทั้งหลายที่เป็นเพื่อนทุกข์... อ่านเฟสบุ๊คของข้าพเจ้า แล้วก็จับกุมคุมขังตัวข้าฯ และคนที่แนะความจริง เป็นสิ่งฉลาดแล้วหรือ การปิดปากนักคิดและนักปรารชญ์ เป็นสิ่งที่เลวร้ายที่สุดของสังคมมนุษย์แล้ว ท่านจะทำให้สังคมไทยกลับไปสู่ยุคมืดกระนั้นหรือ?
This is disturbing! YouTube - Thailandia - L'arresto di una Camicia Rossa a Bangkok
YouTube - Thailandia - L'arresto di una Camicia Rossa a Bangkok
Was this necessary? A protester with bare hands surrrounded by many armed soldiers. And why was he kicked in the head?
The boots, the uniforms, the gun, and their very profession are paid for out of the people's tax money. When you allow in a given system the stupid guys with guns and power to do whatever they want, you are doomed to be punished. Some elits in Thailand have tried to blame the red-shirted protesters for burnging buildings, but even if they were caught on the scene, they are still entitled to a lawyer and a presumption of them being innocent until proven otherwise.
Was this necessary? A protester with bare hands surrrounded by many armed soldiers. And why was he kicked in the head?
The boots, the uniforms, the gun, and their very profession are paid for out of the people's tax money. When you allow in a given system the stupid guys with guns and power to do whatever they want, you are doomed to be punished. Some elits in Thailand have tried to blame the red-shirted protesters for burnging buildings, but even if they were caught on the scene, they are still entitled to a lawyer and a presumption of them being innocent until proven otherwise.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Red-shirted protestors executed brutally???
Facebook | Watta Supanchanaburee's Photos - ปิดตาเพราะ????
A series of pictures of red-shirted protesters assumed to have been executed brutally
YouTube - Wat pratum 10 min.wmv
YouTube - Wat pratum 10 min.wmv
Brutal killing in a temple!! Unarmed men and women as well as nurses were shot brutally in the chest and head, according to an interview!!
Brutal killing in a temple!! Unarmed men and women as well as nurses were shot brutally in the chest and head, according to an interview!!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Last Woman Sitting
Below is a picture of a red-shirted protestor sitting firmly at her base as all the other protestors has fled from the scence due to the merciless shooting by the raiding solddiers. The raid ended the two-month peaceful protest, but led to violent chaos and subsequent curfew and more killing!
Below is the clip showing the last statement the core leaders addressed to the protesters before the shooting spree took place. The leaders said they had to terminate the protest just because they didn't want more deaths of the unarmed protesters.
Below is the clip showing the last statement the core leaders addressed to the protesters before the shooting spree took place. The leaders said they had to terminate the protest just because they didn't want more deaths of the unarmed protesters.
Dead bodies in a temple near the red-shirted camp site
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Killing near or inside a temple compound is a most sinful taboo for Buddhists.
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After the curfew, the Abhisit goverment even killed red-shirted protesters in the temple, a most sinful taboo for Buddhists.
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After the curfew, the Abhisit goverment even killed red-shirted protesters in the temple, a most sinful taboo for Buddhists.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Facebook | อมาตย์ เดอะซีรี่ย์'s Photos - Wall Photos
Facebook | อมาตย์ เดอะซีรี่ย์'s Photos - Wall Photos
Anohter body of a poor man without any weapon... shot dead right through his head!
Abhisit's government is more brutal than any government in the history of Thailand.
Anohter body of a poor man without any weapon... shot dead right through his head!
Abhisit's government is more brutal than any government in the history of Thailand.
Facebook | อมาตย์ เดอะซีรี่ย์'s Photos - Wall Photos
Facebook | อมาตย์ เดอะซีรี่ย์'s Photos - Wall Photos
Anohter body of a poor man without any weapon... shot dead right through his head!
Abhisit's government is more brutal than any government in the history of Thailand.
Facebook | Red Intelligence's Photos - Wall Photos
Facebook | Red Intelligence's Photos - Wall Photos
Another victim of snipers endorsed by the Thai government-- bare-handed freedom fighter!
The death toll is approaching 100, and now that thousands are being threatened by armed soldiers and police, we could expect much worse before the end of today!!!!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Urgent Message from a Thai to UN and the global community
I have just received this message from one of my best friends based near Bangkok.
He has never been this worried. Please kindly read his most sincere massage as well as other messages and share the link with people you know around the world who may be able to help.
Thank you,
..
Here is an update from BBC (May 16, 2010)
He has never been this worried. Please kindly read his most sincere massage as well as other messages and share the link with people you know around the world who may be able to help.
Thank you,
..
We are Thai people can not stand to put up with Aphisit common to kill the red-shirt every day.Soo-or-Chor said a lie every day and also slander protester of “ The terrorist” Abhisit is the real criminal one , that right now he can’t control the soldier who have arm and Abhisit also never follow up or analyze the problem he
Was occupied with killing in his mind. He never consider himself just relax in the “11st soldier department” He is the real cowardly man.
So,Please don’t hesitate to issue official letter request UN army come to protect the “ Red- shirt” and catch him to the international criminal court like as Saddam in Iraq or Edii Armin in Republic of Uganda, or same situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.This is the newest killing field in the Southeast Asia. Or same book that I have read in Cambodia. 1000 families of people who live in Condo or in the house in Bon-kai area no have food ,with out water and electric can not shit or go to toilet,If you were them how do you fight with? And also can not pass through the military zone ,I think Abhisit is the most crazy man in the world that I have seen.The baby like Abhisit can not solve this complicated problem at all.
Here is an update from BBC (May 16, 2010)
Lies from Abhisit's dirty mouth
Now, you can get a good picture of this oppressive operation through the following pictures and captions borrowed from http://www.democracythai.com/board/index.php?PHPSESSID=1f38a93f6a5b9754f4eaaea01caff19e&topic=12543.0
 "Three men crawl under fear of sniper fire to recover the body of a protester, right, shot in the head from the street, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday..."  A slain Thai man (top R) lies on the ground along with injured people following fresh street battles between troops and protestors, near an anti-government protest site in downtown Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Raging violence in the Thai capital claimed three..."  The body of a protester shot in the head is dragged from the street under the fear of sniper fire, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."  A massive head wound is show of a protester apparently shot by sniper fire during a stand off with military is t, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday..."  "People carry a man who was badly wounded during clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. The Thai army said it plans to move against anti-government protesters' sprawling base in the capital if they do not disperse, but gave no timetable for taking..."  "Following shootings of protesters by military, foreigners escape over a back wall of a hotel, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."  A slain Thai man lies on the ground following fresh street battles between troops and protestors, near an anti-government protest site in downtown Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Raging violence in the Thai capital claimed three more lives as gunfire and..."  "Under fear of sniper fire two men cross the street as another hides in the foreground on the edge of the road, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following..."  The body of a protester shot in the head is dragged from the street under the fear of sniper fire, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."  Locals shut the eyelids of a protester killed by a gunshot to the head, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of running gunbattles that..."  A man is dragged after being shot at Rama IV Street during clashes between army soldiers and anti-government 'red shirt' supporters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thailand's military will send in reinforcements to assist troops struggling to seal an off an encampment occupied occupied by..."  The body of a protester shot in the head is dragged from the street under the fear of sniper fire, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."  Three men crawl under fear of sniper fire to recover the body of a protester, right, shot in the head from the street, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday..."
 The body of a protester shot in the head is recovered from the street, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of running gunbattles that..."  Thai men crawl as they recover the body of a man killed during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters hit 16."  "Emergency rescue workers rush a stretcher to recover the body of a protester shot in the head, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."  "Thai men crawl as they recover the body of a man killed during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters hit 16."  The body of a protester shot in the head is dragged from the street under the fear of sniper fire, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."  A man is dragged after being shot at Rama IV Street during clashes between army soldiers and anti-government 'red shirt' supporters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thailand's military will send in reinforcements to assist troops struggling to seal an off an encampment occupied occupied by..."  "Locals shut the eyelids of a protester killed by a gunshot to the head, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of running gunbattles that..."
 "Raging violence in the Thai capital claimed three more lives as gunfire and explosions echoed around tense streets where there have been pitched street battles between troops and protesters."  "The body of a protester shot in the head is dragged from the street under the fear of sniper fire, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."  "A soldier keeps watch near the perimeter of the barricaded anti-government 'red shirt' encampment at Bangkok's shopping district May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16 people as soldiers struggle to..."  "The body of a protester shot in the head is dragged from the street, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of running gunbattles that killed..." Three men crawl under fear of sniper fire to recover the body of a protester, right, shot in the head from the street, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday..."  "A ''Red Shirt'' anti government protester runs in a street as he faces Thai soldiers (not seen) during ongoing clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Raging violence in the Thai capital claimed three more lives as gunfire and explosions echoed around tense streets where there have been..."  "The body of a protester shot in the head is dragged from the street under the fear of sniper fire, Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."
 "Motorcyclists drive past razor wire cordons in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Raging violence in the Thai capital claimed three more lives as gunfire and explosions echoed around tense streets where there have been pitched street battles between troops and protesters."  "A general view of the deserted anti-government 'Red Shirt' protester camp in the financial central district of Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters..."  "Thai men carry the body of a man killed during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters hit 16.AFP PHOTO/PEDRO UGARTE."  A Thai soldier stands guard in a bunker in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Raging violence in the Thai capital claimed three more lives as gunfire and explosions echoed around tense streets where there have been pitched street battles between troops and protesters."  Smoke rises from burning tyres on a deserted road at the entrance of the business district during a rally by anti-government "red shirt" protesters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16..."  "Thai men carry the body of a man killed during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters hit 16."  "Thai men carry the body of a man killed during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters hit 16."  "Thai men crawl as they recover the body of a man killed during clashes in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and anti-government 'Red Shirt' protesters hit 16."
 "Thai soldiers take aim during an army operation to take control of an area around the fortified ''Red Shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and..."  "Smoke rises from burning tyres on a deserted road as soldiers take their positions at the entrance of the business district during a rally by anti-government "red shirt" protesters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on..."  Smoke rises from burning tyres on a deserted road at the entrance of the business district during a rally by anti-government "red shirt" protesters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16..."  "Thai soldiers take positions during an army operation to take control of an area around the fortified ''Red Shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army..."  "Smoke rises from burning tyres on a deserted road at the entrance of the business district during a rally by anti-government "red shirt" protesters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16..."  "Smoke rises from burning tyres on a deserted road at the entrance of the business district during a rally by anti-government "red shirt" protesters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16..."  "A Thai soldier takes cover during an army operation to take control of an area around the fortified ''Red Shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and..."  "Soldiers guard behind a barricade on a main road during a rally by anti-government protesters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16 people as soldiers struggle to isolate a..."  "A general view shows a protest site set up by anti-government "red shirt" demonstrators near the Silom Road financial district in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16 people as soldiers..."  "Thai soldiers take cover during an army operation to take control of an area around the fortified ''Red Shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Shots and an explosion were heard in Bangkok as the death toll from the latest clashes between the Thai army and..."
 "Anti-government protesters ride motorcycles after setting fire on tires on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities..."  "An anti-government protester throws a tire on burning tires on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities struggled to..."  "Anti-government protesters wave from atop an abandoned military vehicle as they prepare for a new round of clash with Thai soldiers Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the..."  "A Thai soldier looks at a burning garbage truck after clashes with anti-government protesters Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of..."  Anti-government demonstrators watch Thai soldiers in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, May 15, 2010. Thai troops faced off against die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday, following two days of running gunbattles that killed 16..."  "An anti-government protester wavea a flag after setting fire on tires on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities..."  "An anti-government protester sets fire on tires on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities struggled to contain Red..."  An anti-government demonstrator throws petrol bomb to Thai soldiers in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, May 15, 2010. Thai troops faced off against die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday, following two days of running..."  "Anti-government protesters carry the body of their dead comrade who believed was shot by a sniper during clashes with Thai soldiers Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the..."  "Anti-government protesters build barricade with used tires and bamboo sticks for a new round of clash with Thai soldiers Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian..."  "Smoke billows out after anti government protesters burnt a refuse collection truck, in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, May 15, 2010. Thai troops faced off against die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday, following two days of running..."  "An unidentified man is detained by Thai soldiers near a clash site Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday following two days of running gunbattles that killed..."  "An anti-government protester fires slingshot at line of soldiers during clashes Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities..."
 "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY14: Anti-government Red Shirt protesters light barricades in the streets on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far more than 100 people have been injured and at least seven killed as the military launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who..."  "Black smoke rises from tires set afire by anti-government protesters on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY14: Bangkok residents peer down their street as they try and talk to soldiers about retrieving the body of a girl killed in the clashes May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far more than 100 people have been injured and at least seven killed as the military..."  "A Thai soldier runs to help his colleague trapped inside a pick-up truck near a clash site with anti-government protesters Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on..."  "The wreckage of an army truck lies in the middle of the road after anti-government set fire on it during clashes Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis..."  "Black smoke rises from tires set afire by anti-government protesters on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities..."  An anti-government protester tear up the wreckage of an army truck near the clash site Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and..."  "Black smoke rises from tires set afire by anti-government protesters on Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities..."  "Anti-government protesters build barricade with used tires and bamboo sticks for a new round of clash with Thai soldiers Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday, as streets in the center of the Asian..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY14: A resident registers with the Thai military to be allowed access to his home that is in the areas within the military blockade on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. The government has closed roads leading into the anti-government red shirt protest zone but is..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers lay on the ground during clashes with red shirt anti-government protesters as the violence in central Bangkok escalated on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A bus burns as a firefighter yells for water during clashes between anti-government protesters and the military on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces take position as people hide in their house during a street clash with anti-government Red Shirt protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government Red Shirt protesters lie on the ground while being detained by Thai security forces May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A red shirt anti-government protester holds a Thai flag as tyres burn in the background during clashes with the military on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: An anti-government protester 'Red Shirt' waves the national flag May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after the government launched an..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Firefighters attempt to put out a fire on a bus torched by Anti-government protesters 'Red Shirt' during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash..."  BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government Red Shirt protesters lie on the ground while being detained by Thai security forces May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces take position during a street clash with anti-government Red Shirt protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces shoot at anti-government Red Shirt protesters during a street clash on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces take position during a street clash with anti-government Red Shirt protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A Red Shirt anti-government protester fires a homemade fire cracker at a Thai Military Helicopter on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government Red Shirt protesters sit on the ground after being detained by Thai security forces May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government Red Shirt protesters sit on the ground after being detained by Thai security forces May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A red shirt anti-government protester holds a Thai flag as tyres burn in the background during clashes with the military on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces, seen through a broken windscreen, take position before attempting to put out a fire on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Firefighters attempt to put out a fire on a bus torched by anti-government Red Shirt protesters during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A Thai security officer attempts to put out a fire on a tire torched by anti-government Red Shirt protesters during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue..."
 "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces shoot at Anti-government Red Shirt protesters during a street clash on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government Red Shirt protesters lie on the ground while being detained by Thai security forces May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces shoot at anti-government Red Shirt protesters during a street clash on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces build their barricade during a street clash with Anti-government Red Shirt protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A person peers out from behind the shutters of a shop during violent clashes between anti-government red shirt protesters and the military on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: An anti-government protester uses a plastic bag in an attempt to avoid the effects of tear gas being fired by Thai military forces during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces take position during a street clash with anti-government Red Shirt protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces, seen through a broken windscreen, take position before attempting to put out a fire on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai security forces shoot at Anti-government Red Shirt protesters during a street clash on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. At least 45 people have been injured and three killed as protesters and military continue to clash in central Bangkok after the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A bus burns as a firefighter yells for water during clashes between anti-government protesters and the military on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to..."  "A Thai woman screams in front of a soldier around the fortified protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of their rally site in the heart of the capital sparked fierce clashes that left three people dead and at least 46..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "Renegade Thai major-general Khattiya Sawasdipol is seen moments before he was shot Thursday May 13, 2010 while being interviewed by Thai and foreign reporters in Bangkok. Khattiya Sawasdipol, a rogue general leading a militant wing of Thai anti-government protesters was shot in the head..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: An injured man is transported to an ambulance during clashes with the military on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Members of the military stop on a pavement and keep watch during violent clashes with red shirt anti-government protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to..."  "Renegade Thai major-general Khattiya Sawasdipol is seen moments before he was shot Thursday May 13, 2010 while being interviewed by Thai and foreign reporters in Bangkok. Khattiya Sawasdipol, a rogue general leading a militant wing of Thai anti-government protesters was shot in the head..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A soldier takes aim as members of the military shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A soldier keeps watch as others rest on a pavement during violent clashes with red shirt anti-governement protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far in clashes atleast 45 have been injured and 2 killed as the military and the government..."
 "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A soldier puts out a fire during clashes with red shirt anti-government protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A red shirt anti-government protester shoots a sling shot towards members of the military as the violence in central Bangkok escalates on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "A Thai firefighter walks through the wreckage of a bus burnt during clashes between red shirt demostrators and security forces around the fortified protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of their rally site in the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A red shirt anti-government protester taunts the military during violent clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A red shirt anti-government protester taunts the military as violence in central Bangkok escalates on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: An injured man is lies on the ground before being transported to an ambulance during clashes with the military on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse..."  "A Thai 'Red Shirt' anti-government protester throws a Molotov cocktail towards an unseen Army armoured vehicle in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on 'Red Shirt' protesters during clashes in the heart of Bangkok that left one person dead and at least 21 injured." "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "Thai army medics carry an injured soldier during clashes with 'Red Shirts' anti-government protestors in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of their rally site in the heart of the capital sparked fierce clashes that left three..."  "Thai soldiers keep low as they prepare for clashes with anti-government protesters on Friday May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops fired bullets at anti-government protesters and explosions thundered in the heart of Bangkok on Friday as an army push to clear the streets and end..."  "A Thai red shirt demonstrator gestures to colleagues during shooting around the fortified ''Red shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire in a tense standoff with protesters in the capital, where the army vowed to clear an area after..."  "A Thai biker flees the area of clashes amid heavy smoke around the fortified ''Red Shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of their rally site in the heart of the capital sparked fierce clashes..."  "Thai medics carry an injured person during the clashes between 'Red Shirt' anti-government protesters and the soldiers in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on 'Red Shirt' protesters during clashes in the heart of Bangkok that left one person dead and at least 21 injured."  "A Thai 'Red Shirt' anti-government protestor sits at an entrance to their fortified camp as soldiers seal off the 'Red Shirt' camp in downtown Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of their rally site in the heart of the capital sparked..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes on May 14, 2010 in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "Thai emergency workers carry a man wounded during clashes between red shirt demostrators and security forces around the fortified protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire in a tense standoff with protesters in the capital, where the army vowed to clear an..." "A Thai firefighter walks through the wreckage of a bus burnt during clashes between red shirt demonstrators and security forces around the fortified protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of their rally site in the..."  "Anti-government protesters build barricades around the parameters of their encampment on Friday May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters in the Thai capital reinforced their encampment Friday as government efforts to blockade them overnight led to sporadic violence that killed one..."
 "Anti-government demonstrators watch Thai soldiers from behind their makeshift barricades Friday, May 14, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government protesters set fire to a police bus down the street from Japanese and U.S. embassies in central Bangkok after troops fired tear gas Friday..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government protesters sit on the ground after being detained by Thai military forces during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse..."  "A rope binds together arrested ''Red shirt'' anti-government protesters at the wrists after clashes against Thai soldiers in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on 'Red Shirt' protesters during clashes in the heart of Bangkok that left one person dead and at least 21 injured."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A soldier takes aim as he looks into central Bangkok's Lumphini Park druing a clash with anti-government protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government protesters raise their arms in submission while being detained by military forces during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: An anti-government protester waves the national flag as he stands on Rama 4 Road in central Bangkok during a clash with Thai military forces on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched..."  "A Thai soldier sets a razor wire cordon after clashes with anti-government protesters in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on 'Red Shirt' protesters during clashes in the heart of Bangkok that left one person dead and at least 21 injured."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: A soldier directs troops on the edge of Bangkok's Lumphini Park during a clash with anti-government protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: An anti-government protester waves a Thailand flag at military forces during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government..."  "Thai soldiers form up with shields as they approach anti-government protesters' barricade on Friday May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters in the Thai capital reinforced their encampment Friday as government efforts to blockade them overnight led to sporadic violence that killed..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Thai soldiers take up positions during a clash with anti-government protesters on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have..."  "Thai soldiers take cover before advancing on anti-government protesters, Friday, May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protestors in the Thai capital were holding their ground Friday, as initial government moves overnight to blockade them showed no results, but instead set off sporadic..."  "A Thai man takes cover behind a motorcycle during shooting around the fortified ''Red shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire in a tense standoff with protesters in the capital, where the army vowed to clear an area after clashes..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: An anti-government protester lies on the ground while being detained by Thai military forces during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse..."  "A Thai soldier aims his weapon through the bars of a fence during an army operation to take control of an area around the fortified ''Red Shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of their rally..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Molotov cocktails and shell casings collected by military forces from detained anti-government protesters during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government protesters lie on the ground while being detained by Thai military forces during street clashes on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse..."  "Thai soldiers take positions during an army operation to take control of an area around the fortified ''Red Shirt'' anti-government protesters' camp in Bangkok on May 14, 2010. Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of their rally site in the heart of the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 14: Anti-government protesters clash with the Thai military in Rama 4 Road on May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed..."  "Thai soldiers take position at an intersection where anti-government protesters face off with them on Friday May 14, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters in the Thai capital reinforced their encampment Friday as government efforts to blockade them overnight led to sporadic violence..."
 "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester peers through a tire barricade during a clash with Thai military forces during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and..."  "Thai women look towards the street after clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Raging violence in the heart of the Thai capital claimed six more lives as the embattled premier vowed no turning back and the army threatened a crackdown on thousands..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: Anti-government red shirt protesters seek cover after adding to a burning pile of tires during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester waits for smoke to clear before firing his slingshot at Thai military forces during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester seeks cover behind a tire barricade during a clash with Thai military forces during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: Red shirt protesters carry a man critically wounded by Thai military as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester seeks cover during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: Anti-government red shirt protesters wait under cover during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester seeks cover after adding to a burning pile of tires during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: Red shirt protesters cover the face of a man killed by Thai military as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester fires a slingshot at Thai military forces as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester fires a firecracker loaded in a slingshot at Thai military forces during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester flies the Thai flag after advancing up a street during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed..."  "Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva speaks during a TV broadcast in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 17 people as soldiers struggle to isolate a sprawling encampment of demonstrators..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: Anti-government red shirt protester flies the Thai flag as a fellow protester encourages other to advance up a street as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: Red shirt protesters comfort a man killed by Thai military as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the government..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester takes cover after adding to a burning pile of tires during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20..."
 "A demonstrator using a helmet of a firefighter lies on the floor after being badly wounded by a shooting during clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. The Thai army said it plans to move against anti-government protesters' sprawling base in the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester seeks cover during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester rolls a burning tire into the street during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester fires a slingshot at Thai military forces during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester seeks cover after adding to a burning pile of tires during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester flies the Thai flag after advancing up a street during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: Anti-government red shirt protesters light a molotov cocktail during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: Anti-government protesters fire slingshots at Thai military forces as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the military and the..."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government red shirt protester advances up a street under the cover of smoke as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes as the..."  "Residents evacuate their homes after clashes with security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Raging violence in the heart of the Thai capital claimed six more lives as the embattled premier vowed no turning back and the army threatened a crackdown on thousands of protesters."  "BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 15: An anti-government protester fires a slingshot at Thai military forces during street clashes as the violence in central part of the city escalates on May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. So far at least 154 have been injured and over 20 killed in the clashes..."
 "Residents look at smoke rising from burning tires as soldiers clash with anti-government protesters in downtown Bangkok on May 15, 2010. Three people were shot and appeared to be badly wounded as clashes between anti-government protesters and troops flared again in Bangkok."  "An anti-government protester runs in front of burning tires on a deserted road at the entrance of the business district during a rally in central Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16 people..."  "A media person runs for cover amidst a firing between Thai soldiers and anti-government protesters in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, May 15, 2010. Thai troops faced off against die-hard protesters vowing to defend their fortified encampment in downtown Bangkok on Saturday, following two..."  "A man is dragged after being shot at Rama IV Street during clashes between army soldiers and anti-government 'red shirt' supporters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thailand's military will send in reinforcements to assist troops struggling to seal an off an encampment occupied occupied by..."  "Thai rescue personal carry a badly wounded man during clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Bangkok on May 15, 2010. The Thai army said Saturday it plans to move against anti-government protesters' sprawling base in the capital if they do not disperse, but gave no..."  "An anti-government protester who was shot is carried away to a hospital after clashes with soldiers in central Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed 16 people as soldiers struggle to isolate a..."  "An anti-government protester composes himself after witnessing a man being shot on Saturday May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis became battlegrounds and authorities..."  "A man who dropped off a stretcher after being shot, is evacuated at Rama IV Street during clashes between army soldiers and anti-government 'red shirt' supporters in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thailand's military will send in reinforcements to assist troops struggling to seal an off an..."  "Anti-government protesters take cover as another runs out during a standoff with Thai soldiers at an intersection on Saturday May 15, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai troops clashed with protesters for a third day in Bangkok on Saturday as streets in the center of the Asian metropolis..."  "An anti-government protester sits behind a barricade made out of tires on a deserted road at the entrance of the business district during a rally in central Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thai troops fired at protesters on Saturday in a third day of fighting on Bangkok's streets that has killed..." |
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