Thai Police Protest Photos
 

Red-shirted supporters of former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra clash with Thai riot police (in background) during continued anti-government protests in central Bangkok on April 10, 2010. Gunshots were heard in the Thai capital Bangkok as anti-government protesters clashed with security forces, according to an AFP reporter at the scene. More than 90 people have been injured in clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in the Thai capital Bangkok, emergency services said. Getty

An anti-government demonstrator yells insults at riot police during a clash Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai security forces launched a large-scale crackdown Saturday on anti-government demonstrators who have been staging disruptive protests in the Thai capital for the past month, vowing to clear one of their main encampments by nightfall. Scores of people have been hurt in street clashes. AP

Supporters (bottom) of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra scuffle with Thai riot police officers during continued anti-government protests in central Bangkok on April 10, 2010. Thailand's security forces maintained a heavy presence in Bangkok as mass anti-government protests approach the one-month mark with no end in sight to the turmoil. Getty

Thai forensic police officers investigate the site of overnight clashes between the army and 'Red Shirt' protestors in central Bangkok on April 11, 2010. Demonstrators vowed to remain on the streets of the Thai capital and bring down the government, the day after the country's worst political violence in nearly two decades. Despite the clashes between the army and 'Red Shirt' protesters, which left 19 people dead and over 800 injured, the supporters of fugitive ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra said they would continue to occupy key areas of Bangkok. Getty

Anti-government protesters pays respects to riot police Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai security forces launched a large-scale crackdown Saturday on anti-government demonstrators who have been staging disruptive protests in the Thai capital for the past month, vowing to clear one of their main encampments by nightfall. Scores of people have been hurt in street clashes. AP

Anti-government demonstrators pray for non-violence to soldiers and police during a clash Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai security forces launched a large-scale crackdown Saturday on anti-government demonstrators who have been staging disruptive protests in the Thai capital for the past month, vowing to clear one of their main encampments by nightfall. Scores of people have been hurt in street clashes. AP

An anti-government demonstrator challenges riot police to shoot him during a clash Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai security forces launched a large-scale crackdown Saturday on anti-government demonstrators who have been staging disruptive protests in the Thai capital for the past month, vowing to clear one of their main encampments by nightfall. Scores of people have been hurt in street clashes. AP

An anti-government demonstrator bares her breasts as she pleads with police to stop attacking Red Shirts Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai security forces launched a large-scale crackdown Saturday on anti-government demonstrators who have been staging disruptive protests in the Thai capital for the past month, vowing to clear one of their main encampments by nightfall. Scores of people have been hurt in street clashes. AP

Riot police stand guard inside the Royal Thai Police Headquarters close to the area where anti-government "red shirt" protesters are staging a rally in the main shopping district in Bangkok April 10, 2010. Thai troops fired rubber bullets at opposition "red shirts" on Saturday as they moved in to clear a protest site in Bangkok in the biggest confrontation in the month-long campaign for new elections, witnesses said. Reuters

Anti-government demonstrators shout insults at police during clashes Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai security forces launched a large-scale crackdown Saturday on anti-government demonstrators who have been staging disruptive protests in the Thai capital for the past month, vowing to clear one of their main encampments by nightfall. Scores of people have been hurt in street clashes. AP

Thai soldiers advance through the camp of anti-government "red shirt" protesters near the United Nations building in central Bangkok April 10, 2010. At least 93 people, including 22 soldiers and police, were injured in a series of clashes near the Phan Fah bridge and Rajdumnoen Road, near several government and army buildings and the regional U.N. headquarters, hospital officials said. The Royal palace is seen in the background. Reuters

Two anti-government "red shirt" protesters huddle on the ground as Thai security forces advance through their camp during clashes in central Bangkok April 10, 2010. At least 93 people, including 22 soldiers and police, were injured in a series of clashes near the Phan Fah bridge and Rajdumnoen Road, near several government and army buildings and the regional U.N. headquarters, hospital officials said. Reuters

Supporters (bottom-in red) of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra scuffle with Thai riot police officers during continued anti-government protests in central Bangkok on April 10, 2010. Thailand's security forces maintained a heavy presence in Bangkok as mass anti-government protests approach the one-month mark with no end in sight to the turmoil. Getty

A drunk foreigner (C) is taken away by Thai police from a protest after he tried to stop supporters of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra during a scuffle with police in Bangkok on April 10, 2010. Thailand's security forces maintained a heavy presence in Bangkok as mass anti-government protests approach the one-month mark with no end in sight to the turmoil. Getty

A supporter (C) of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra stands off against a line of Thai riot police officers during continued anti-government protests in central Bangkok on April 10, 2010. Thailand's security forces maintained a heavy presence in Bangkok as mass anti-government protests approach the one-month mark with no end in sight to the turmoil. Getty

Supporters (bottom) of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra scuffle with Thai riot police officers during continued anti-government protests in central Bangkok on April 10, 2010. Thailand's security forces maintained a heavy presence in Bangkok as mass anti-government protests approach the one-month mark with no end in sight to the turmoil. Getty

Thai police officers stands in front of weapons seized by Red Shirt protesters returned after clashes at Thaicom station in Pathum Thani on the outskirts of Bangkok on April 9, 2010. Thai security forces used tear gas and water cannon against anti-government protesters who stormed a television station on the outskirts of Bangkok, an AFP reporter witnessed. The Red Shirt protesters have defied a state of emergency announced by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, vowing to keep up their almost month-long mass rallies in the Thai capital. Getty

Red Shirt protesters loot weapons and riot gears from a police vehicle in the compound of the Thaicom station in Pathum Thani on the outskirts of Bangkok on April 9, 2010. Thai security forces used tear gas and water cannon against anti-government protesters who stormed a television station on the outskirts of Bangkok, an AFP reporter witnessed. The Red Shirt protesters have defied a state of emergency announced by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, vowing to keep up their almost month-long mass rallies in the Thai capital. Getty

Riot policemen stand alert after they scuffled with anti-government protesters at the Police General Hospital near the site of a rally in central Bangkok on April 9, 2010. Thai authorities mobilised tens of thousands more security personnel to contain mass rallies which have highlighted Thailand's deep rift pitting Bangkok's ruling elite against the mainly poor and rural Reds. The Red Shirt protesters have defied a state of emergency announced by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva with a week-long occupation of the capital's commercial district that has paralysed traffic and caused major stores to shut. Getty

Anti-government protesters wave flags as they mass outside the Police General Hospital where riot police stand by near the site of a rally in central Bangkok on April 9, 2010. Thai authorities mobilised tens of thousands more security personnel to contain mass rallies which have highlighted Thailand's deep rift pitting Bangkok's ruling elite against the mainly poor and rural Reds. The Red Shirt protesters have defied a state of emergency announced by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva with a week-long occupation of the capital's commercial district that has paralysed traffic and caused major stores to shut. Getty

Supporters (L) of fugitive former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra scuffle with Thai riot police officers during continued anti-government protests in central Bangkok on April 10, 2010. Thailand's security forces maintained a heavy presence in Bangkok as mass anti-government protests approach the one-month mark with no end in sight to the turmoil.  Getty

Thai soldiers chase anti-government protesters during a clash at Khao Sarn road in Bangkok, Thailand Saturday, April 10, 2010. Thai soldiers and police fought pitched battles Saturday night with anti-government demonstrators in streets enveloped in tear gas, but troops later retreated and asked protesters to do the same. AP

Red Shirt protesters gather outside the Thaicom station building after clashes with Thai riot police in Pathum Thani on the outskirts of Bangkok on April 9, 2010. Thai security forces used tear gas and water cannon against anti-government protesters who stormed a television station on the outskirts of Bangkok, an AFP reporter witnessed. The Red Shirt protesters have defied a state of emergency announced by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, vowing to keep up their almost month-long mass rallies in the Thai capital. Getty

Tourists and onlookers look on during a clash between Thai soldiers and anti-government protesters Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Khao Sarn road in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai soldiers and police fought pitched battles Saturday night with anti-government demonstrators in streets enveloped in tear gas, but troops later retreated and asked protesters to do the same. AP

Anti-government protesters scuffle with riot police as they try to contain them at the Police General Hospital near the site of a rally in central Bangkok on April 9, 2010. Thai authorities mobilised tens of thousands more security personnel to contain mass rallies which have highlighted Thailand's deep rift pitting Bangkok's ruling elite against the mainly poor and rural Reds. The Red Shirt protesters have defied a state of emergency announced by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva with a week-long occupation of the capital's commercial district that has paralysed traffic and caused major stores to shut. Getty

Riot policewomen stand behind their shields after anti-government protesters scuffled with riot police at the Police General Hospital near the site of a rally in central Bangkok on April 9, 2010. Thai authorities mobilised tens of thousands more security personnel to contain mass rallies which have highlighted Thailand's deep rift pitting Bangkok's ruling elite against the mainly poor and rural Reds. The Red Shirt protesters have defied a state of emergency announced by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva with a week-long occupation of the capital's commercial district that has paralysed traffic and caused major stores to shut. Getty

Thai soldiers protect themselves from stones thrown by anti-government protesters in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 9, 2010. Anti-government protesters stormed into a telecom company compound where authorities had shut down their vital TV channel, as soldiers and riot police tried to hold them back with tear gas and water cannons. AP

Anti-government protesters look at guns and gears seized from Thai soldiers during a clash at Thaicom teleport center's compound in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 9, 2010. Anti-government protesters stormed into the telecom company compound where authorities had shut down their vital TV channel, as soldiers and riot police tried to hold them back with tear gas and water cannons. AP

Anti-government protesters throw stones at Thai soldiers during a clash in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 9, 2010. Anti-government protesters stormed into a telecom company compound where authorities had shut down their vital TV channel, as soldiers and riot police tried to hold them back with tear gas and water cannons. AP

Anti-government protesters throw stones at Thai soldiers during a clash in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 9, 2010. Anti-government protesters stormed into a telecom company compound where authorities had shut down their vital TV channel, as soldiers and riot police tried to hold them back with tear gas and water cannons. AP

Thai soldiers protect themselves from stones thrown by anti-government protesters in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, April 9, 2010. Anti-government protesters stormed into a telecom company compound where authorities had shut down their vital TV channel, as soldiers and riot police tried to hold them back with tear gas and water cannons. AP

Thai soldiers stand guard inside the Thai telecom company compound before a clash in Pathum Thani province, north of Bangkok, Friday, April 9, 2010. Anti-government protesters stormed into the telecom company compound where authorities had shut down their vital TV channel, as soldiers and riot police tried to hold them back with tear gas and water cannons. AP

A Thai police helicopter (top) flies over gathered red-shirted anti-government protesters as they continue their ongoing rally in central Bangkok on April 8, 2010. Thousands of red-shirted Thai protesters seeking to overthrow the government defied a state of emergency in Bangkok, vowing to stage another major rally in the capital. Getty

Red Shirt supporters of ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra manhandle soldiers as they break through a checkpoint during anti-government protests in Bangkok on April 6, 2010. Hundreds of riot police with truncheons and shields faced off with angry red-shirted Thai protesters in central Bangkok as tensions escalated over their bid to topple the government. Getty

Riot Police rest near a shopping center as thousands of Red shirt supporters of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra defy the government for a fourth day by taking over the streets of the city's main shopping district forcing the closure of the malls on April 6, 2010 in Bangkok,Thailand. The anti-government demonstrators' takeover of Bangkok's Ratchaprasong business and shopping area has caused a daily economic loss estimated at Bt200-300 million (US$ 6-9 million). Red shirts are still demanding fresh elections. The Thaksin government was ousted in a military coup in 2006. Getty

Red Shirt supporters of ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra face off with security forces during an anti-government protest in Bangkok on April 6, 2010. Hundreds of riot police with truncheons and shields faced off with angry red-shirted Thai protesters in central Bangkok as tensions escalated over their bid to topple the government. Getty

Security forces take a rest during a Red Shirt anti-government protest in Bangkok on April 6, 2010. Hundreds of riot police with truncheons and shields faced off with angry red-shirted Thai protesters in central Bangkok as tensions escalated over their bid to topple the government. Getty

A sympathiser shows thumbs up as anti-government protesters parade through the financial district during a rally in central Bangkok on April 6, 2010. Anti-government Thai protesters vowed to 'break every checkpoint' in Bangkok and marched through the capital in defiance of authorities' warnings. Riot police have surrounded tens of thousands of 'Red Shirts' who have been rallying in the city's commercial heartland since April 3, after the government declared it was illegal to gather there and on 11 other routes. Getty

Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra wave to. police after forcing them to move away from a protest site as they rally in the main shopping district of Bangkok April 6, 2010. Thousands of protesters streamed towards parts of the Thai capital declared no-go zones by the government on Tuesday, reversing an earlier decision to call off the march to avert possible clashes with security forces. Reuters

Thai soldiers [police] walk through the protesters who support ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as they retreat from a street during an anti-government demonstration Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thousands of anti-government demonstrators clashed with Thai police and military troops trying to prevent them from leaving from the capital's commercial district Tuesday to stage protests elsewhere in Bangkok. AP