Bangkok like war zone as military cracks down on protesters
source: http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/05/19/thailand.protests/index.html
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Bangkok turned into a war zone Wednesday as Thai military forces cracked down on anti-government protesters, ending a tense standoff that has troubled the capital for weeks.
The army surged into Lumpini Park, the area where Red Shirt demonstrators had amassed. Armored personnel carriers crushed bamboo and tire barricades; the protesters hurled M79 grenades at soldiers. The May sky quickly turned black from thick smoke billowing from landmark buildings set ablaze.
Finally, after hours of intense street battles, the Red Shirt leadership surrendered. The government imposed a strict curfew that barred people from going outside between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The chaotic day left at least five people dead as Bangkok residents endured an edgy and unsettled night.
Thailand's prime minister sought to calm public fears with a televised address in which he expressed confidence that peace would soon be restored.
The army surged into Lumpini Park, the area where Red Shirt demonstrators had amassed. Armored personnel carriers crushed bamboo and tire barricades; the protesters hurled M79 grenades at soldiers. The May sky quickly turned black from thick smoke billowing from landmark buildings set ablaze.
Finally, after hours of intense street battles, the Red Shirt leadership surrendered. The government imposed a strict curfew that barred people from going outside between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The chaotic day left at least five people dead as Bangkok residents endured an edgy and unsettled night.
Thailand's prime minister sought to calm public fears with a televised address in which he expressed confidence that peace would soon be restored.
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willow99999999
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Do not talk about things you don't know!
You are not here and no force has been use against protesters.
These stupid red shirts want to destroy Thailand: their goal is to destroy hospitals, schools, airports, public offices and everything else if the don't get what they want.
Videos of the leaders speaking to the crowd saying exactly this have been shown on TV. - 2 years ago
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