Pictures: Violence in Thailand

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 have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Paula Bronstein /Getty Images)

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 disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

Soldiers shoot at red shirt anti-government protesters during clashes in central Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)

A red shirt anti-government protester shoots a sling shot towards members of the military as the violence in central Bangkok escalates in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Paula Bronstein /Getty Images)

Anti-government protesters sit on the ground after being detained by Thai military forces during street clashes in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Andy Nelson /Getty Images)

An anti-government protester is detained by Thai military forces during street clashes in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Andy Nelson /Getty Images)

Soldiers fire at anti-government protesters along Rama 4 Road in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Andy Nelson /Getty Images)

Anti-government protesters face the Thai military in Rama 4 Road during street clashes in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Andy Nelson /Getty Images)

An anti-government protester fires a slingshot at Thai military forces during street clashes in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Andy Nelson /Getty Images)

An anti-government protester waves a Thailand flag at military forces during street clashes in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Andy Nelson/Getty Images)

A soldier takes aim as he looks into central Bangkok’s Lumphini Park druing a clash with anti-government protesters in Bangkok, Thailand. Protesters and military clashed in central Bangkok after the government launched an operation to disperse anti-government protesters who have closed parts of the city for two months.   (Photo by Andy Nelson /Getty Images)

Thai soldiers stand guard on a deserted street as smoke rises from burning tyres in Bangkok. Thai troops opened fire on the streets of Bangkok as they ramped up pressure on ‘Red Shirt’ protesters to give up their campaign to topple the government after a two month standoff.   (MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images)