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..." |
