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Thai protesters 'fire' on rivals Thai protesters 'fire' on rivals
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Anti-government protesters have fired shots at government supporters in the Thai capital, Bangkok. Thai anti-government protesters have fired shots at government supporters, in Bangkok.
Thai TV showed footage of the incident, which took place on a road leading to the city's old airport.Thai TV showed footage of the incident, which took place on a road leading to the city's old airport.
People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) protests have been going on for several months. The group is occupying the government compound and parliament.People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) protests have been going on for several months. The group is occupying the government compound and parliament.
They want the resignation of the government, which they accuse of being corrupt and hostile to the monarchy.They want the resignation of the government, which they accuse of being corrupt and hostile to the monarchy.
The footage, aired by public broadcaster TPBS, showed shots being fired at the crowds from at least two handguns. The footage, aired by public broadcaster TPBS, showed shots being fired from a truck at crowds on the ground.
Col Piyapong Pholvanich told AFP news agency there had been a "slight clash". At least two handguns could be seen.
"I can confirm that there were gunshots." The station said its cameraman had been threatened at the scene and that PAD personnel attempted to seize his tape, Reuters news agency said.
There have been no confirmed reports of any injuries. Col Piyapong Pholvanich told AFP news agency there had been a "a slight clash".
Protesters have been surrounding Bangkok's old Don Muang international airport, from where the cabinet has been operating since its offices were occupied. "I can confirm that there were gunshots," he said, adding that two people were injured but it was not clear if this was from the gunfire.
PAD protesters have converged on Bangkok's old Don Muang international airport, from where the cabinet has been operating since its offices were occupied.
Organisers say the protest is a "final battle" to bring down the government, but the BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok says the PAD may be losing steam.