War in Bangkok

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Thailand's prime minister struck a defiant tone Saturday on national television, saying his government will not bow to demonstrators demanding his resignation.

Explosions and street fighting have killed 22 people and wounded more than 170 since the government attempted Thursday to seal off a 1-square-mile (3-square-kilometer) zone the Red Shirt protesters have occupied in one of the capital's most upscale areas.

A 'red shirt' protester who was wearing a fire-fighter's helmet lies next to a flag with a red cross after being shot by army soldiers during clashes at Rama IV Street in Bangkok May 15, 2010. Thailand's military will send in reinforcements to assist troops struggling to seal off an encampment occupied by thousands of anti-government protesters, an army spokesman said on Saturday.

 

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[tharuksha123]

affata

 

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affata

 

[methsri]

Munta Pissuda koheda

 

[tdevinda]

I never expected to see this city in flames like this. It was a business hub for cryin' out loud! why do they fight like this?

 

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[smaldeniya]

මුන් ආණ්ඩුවට විරුද්ධව කැරලි ගහනවලු නේ

 

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මුන් ආණ්ඩුවට විරුද්ධව කැරලි ගහනවලු නේ

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U.S., UK issue warnings on Bangkok


The U.S. Embassy will soon issue a new alert urging its citizens against any travel to Thailand's capital, the embassy spokesman said on Saturday.

"Before we were advising against all non-essential travel to Bangkok. Now we are asking for Americans to stay away from Bangkok, essential travel or not," Michael Turner, told Reuters.

The last U.S. travel advisory, issued April 28, warned only against non-essential travel to Thailand.

The British Embassy warned on Saturday of "intense violence" in two areas of the capital.

"We expect shooting and intense violence in Ratchaprarop, Din Daeng area and other violent areas," the embassy said in a statement, referring to areas in Bangkok where troops and protesters have clashed.

"As a further precaution, please avoid department stores in Bangkok. If safe to do so, please return home or stay where you are safe."

In 2009, 841,000 British tourists came to Thailand, more than from any other European country, according to government data.

Last year, 627,000 Americans came to Thailand.

Reuters

 

[lkdood]

I never expected to see this city in flames like this. It was a business hub for cryin' out loud! why do they fight like this?

politics

government vs anti government (red shirts)

 

[prasadana2]

may there government is courroupt.. who knows..seems like they love there country a lot..

 

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U.S. Embassy Shuts Down As Bangkok Violence Worsens

 

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mortar fire reported

 

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Thai Army sniper

 

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