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Bangkok protesters fire on rivals Bangkok protesters fire on rivals
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Thai anti-government protesters have fired shots at government supporters, in the capital Bangkok, injuring at least six people.Thai anti-government protesters have fired shots at government supporters, in the capital Bangkok, injuring at least six people.
The incident happened on a road leading to the city's old airport.The incident happened 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 airport and several official buildings.People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) protests have been going on for several months. The group is occupying the airport and several official buildings.
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.
Anti-government demonstrators have also blocked the main highway leading to the Suvarnabhumi international airport.Anti-government demonstrators have also blocked the main highway leading to the Suvarnabhumi international airport.
They are hoping to prevent Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, who had refused calls for his resignation, from returning from his visit to the Apec summit in Peru.They are hoping to prevent Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, who had refused calls for his resignation, from returning from his visit to the Apec summit in Peru.
Mr Somchai told reporters: "Anyone who wants to overthrow or resist the government is attempting a rebellion".
'Final battle''Final battle'
Footage of the violence, aired by public broadcaster TPBS, showed shots being fired from a truck into crowds after rocks were thrown from the ground.Footage of the violence, aired by public broadcaster TPBS, showed shots being fired from a truck into crowds after rocks were thrown from the ground.
Thousands of people are taking part in anti-government protests At least two handguns could be seen and people standing with the gunmen raised up a picture of the revered Thai king, whom the PAD claim to be supporting.Thousands of people are taking part in anti-government protests At least two handguns could be seen and people standing with the gunmen raised up a picture of the revered Thai king, whom the PAD claim to be supporting.
Protesters could be seen running across the empty multi-lane road and setting fire to a motorbike.Protesters could be seen running across the empty multi-lane road and setting fire to a motorbike.
A man was also seized by pro-government supporters and what appeared to be a large knife was held to his throat.A man was also seized by pro-government supporters and what appeared to be a large knife was held to his throat.
TPBS said its cameraman had been threatened at the scene and that PAD personnel attempted to seize his tape.TPBS said its cameraman had been threatened at the scene and that PAD personnel attempted to seize his tape.
PAD protesters have converged on Bangkok's old Don Muang international airport, from where the cabinet has been operating since its offices were occupied. On Monday, PAD protesters converged on Bangkok's old Don Muang international airport, from where the cabinet has been operating since its offices were occupied three months ago.
Organisers say the protest is a "final battle" to bring down the government.Organisers say the protest is a "final battle" to bring down the government.
The BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok says the government appears to have followed a strategy of allowing PAD to attack government buildings while avoiding clashes, in the hope that it will wear the protesters down.The BBC's Jonathan Head in Bangkok says the government appears to have followed a strategy of allowing PAD to attack government buildings while avoiding clashes, in the hope that it will wear the protesters down.
But many ordinary Thais are sick of the protests and the PAD appear to be losing steam, says our correspondent. The government has so far resisted calling in the army. Analysts says it is a thinly disguised aim of the PAD to provoke such a move.
The PAD are determined to create drama but many ordinary Thais are sick of the unrest and the protesters appear to be losing steam, says our correspondent.