Residents hurl rocks at supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin. Related story: Thailand violence claims two lives (Athit Perawongmetha / Getty Images)
Firefighters attempt to put out a fire after demonstrators torched a bus that was serving as a roadblock. Pro-Shinawatra demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Abhisit and for fresh elections to be held. Related story: Thailand violence claims two lives (Athit Perawongmetha / Getty Images)
A protester waves a burning stick as soldiers begin to take over streets of Thailand’s capital. Related story: Thailand violence claims two lives (Paula Bronstein / Getty Images)
Members of the Thai military take up positions as they try to clear demonstrators from Bangkok’s streets. Related story: Thailand violence claims two lives (Athit Perawongmetha / Getty Images)