BANGKOK (AP) – A group of anti-government protesters set fire to security forces' vehicles as gunshots were heard in central Bangkok in a burst of new violence Friday after nightlong clashes left one person dead. An Associated Press photographer saw protesters torching some vehicles near a downtown subway station. It was unclear if the trucks belonged to the military or police.
Lines of troops also were seen moving toward the protesters. Gunshots were heard in the area, but it was not clear who was firing. The violence, which so far has claimed 30 lives and injured hundreds since anti-government Red Shirt protesters began camping in the capital on March 12, plunged Thailand deeper into political uncertainty, with both sides hardening their positions. More>>
