Monday, April 13, 2009

Thai soldiers sprayed automatic weapons fire and threw tear gas to clear demonstrators



An anti-government protester and supporter of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra hugs a soldier as other cry while pleading for soldiers not to use violence against them outside Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, April 13, 2009. Thai soldiers sprayed automatic weapons fire into the air and threw tear gas to clear demonstrators blocking roads across the capital Monday in a crackdown against escalating anti-government protests roiling this Southeast Asian nation.(AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

A wounded supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is assisted by colleagues and a medical worker (R) upon reaching a hospital in Bangkok April 13, 2009. The Thai army cracked down on anti-government protesters on Monday, firing warning shots in a major junction of the capital at activists who responded by hurling petrol bombs at them. REUTERS/Stringer (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

A wounded supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is assisted by medical workers at a hospital in Bangkok April 13, 2009. The Thai army cracked down on anti-government protesters on Monday, firing warning shots in a major junction of the capital at activists who responded by hurling petrol bombs at them.REUTERS/Stringer (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT)

Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stand on the road outside Government House during an anti-government protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. The Thai army cracked down on anti-government protesters on Monday, firing warning shots at a major junction in the capital at demonstrators who responded by hurling petrol bombs, witnesses said. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

Thai soldiers detain an anti-government protestor following a clash Monday, April 13, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Soldiers continue to face against demonstrators throughout Bangkok.(AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Thai soldiers detain an injured anti-government protestor following a clash Monday, April 13, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Soldiers continue to face off against demonstrators throughout Bangkok.(AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Thai soldiers detain an anti-government protestor following a clash Monday, April 13, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Soldiers continue to face off against demonstrators throughout Bangkok.(AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

Thai soldiers chase anti-government protestors near downtown Monday, April 13, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency shutting down rail service as soldiers continue to battle against anti-government demonstrators.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Thai soldiers capture an anti-government protestor near downtown Monday, April 13, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency shutting down rail service as soldiers continue to battle against anti-government demonstrators.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

A Thai soldier fires a shot into the air as they clear anti-government protestors from the streets near downtown Monday, April 13, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency shutting down rail service as soldiers continue to battle against anti-government demonstrators.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Medical workers transport an injured supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra after a clash with troops in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired repeatedly into the air in Bangkok on Monday after anti-government protesters torched a bus at a main junction, forcing the demonstrators to pull back, a Reuters reporter said.REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)

Thai soldiers move through the streets as anti-government protestors flee near downtown Monday, April 13, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency shutting down rail service as soldiers continue to battle against anti-government demonstrators.(AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Anti-government protesters and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra set up the roadblock during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, April 13, 2009. Thailand. Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency shutting down rail service as soldiers continue to battle against anti-government demonstrators.((AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Anti-government protesters and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather next to thick smoke after they set fire on the tires at their check point on a street near Government House in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, April 13, 2009. Thai soldiers sprayed automatic weapons fire and threw tear gas to clear anti-government protesters from a major intersection in the capital in the pre-dawn darkness Monday, with at least 70 people reported injured. Demonstrators responded by hurling at least one gasoline bomb at a line of troops.(AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Troops check the identity of a detained supporter of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired repeatedly into the air in Bangkok on Monday after anti-government protesters torched a bus at a main junction, forcing the demonstrators to pull back, a Reuters reporter said.REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)

A man calling for a stop to violence between government troops and supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, distributes roses to soldiers in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired repeatedly into the air in Bangkok on Monday after anti-government protesters torched a bus at a main junction, forcing the demonstrators to pull back, a Reuters reporter said.REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (THAILAND POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)

Soldiers keep watch near supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired assault rifles at crowds of anti-government protesters in downtown Bangkok on Monday and demonstrators fought back with firebombs and rocks, propelling Thailand deeper into political crisis.REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom

Anti-government protesters and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra set a bus afire during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, April 13, 2009. Thai soldiers sprayed automatic weapons fire and threw tear gas to clear anti-government protesters from a major intersection in the capital in the pre-dawn darkness Monday.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai soldier walks beside a bus set on fire by anti-government protesters and supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a protest in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, April 13, 2009. Thai soldiers sprayed automatic weapons fire into the air and threw tear gas to clear demonstrators blocking roads across the capital Monday in a major escalation of anti-government protests that have roiled this Southeast Asian nation.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Troops fire in the air as they chase supporters of ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra during a protest in Bangkok April 13, 2009. Thai troops fired repeatedly in the air in central Bangkok on Monday, forcing anti-government protesters to abandon a blockade of a key traffic junction in a first show of strength since an emergency was declared. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE)

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