
Thai military fire on protesters following killing of rogue general
Top news: The Thai military filed bullets and tear gas at anti-government protesters after a new round of rioting followed the killing of on the streets of Bangkok yesterday. Khattiya was shot in the head while giving an interview to the New York Times. The Thai military has denied responsibility for the killing.
At least 31 people have been injured in the latest clashes which are centered around the U.S. and Japanese embassies, including two Thai reporters and a Canadian reporter, said to be in critical condition.
This newest round of tension began after the red-shirts, supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, rejected a government ultimatum to vacate central Bangkok on Wednesday. The protesters have been occupying Bangkok since March 12, demanding that the government dissolve parliament and hold new elections.
Markets: The euro took a dive on Friday over fears of deflation in Spain.
At least 31 people have been injured in the latest clashes which are centered around the U.S. and Japanese embassies, including two Thai reporters and a Canadian reporter, said to be in critical condition.
This newest round of tension began after the red-shirts, supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, rejected a government ultimatum to vacate central Bangkok on Wednesday. The protesters have been occupying Bangkok since March 12, demanding that the government dissolve parliament and hold new elections.
Markets: The euro took a dive on Friday over fears of deflation in Spain.
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