In Thailand, the government has warned the red-shirt protesters that it would clear their camp and cut-off water, power and telephones if they do not go home today. The Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has said that he will cancel a deal for an early election if the red-shirts refuse to clear the city. Mr Abhisit has threatened tough actions before and not followed through, since a failed, fatal crackdown on 10 April. The red-shirts want the government to take responsibility for the fatalities. Protesters blame the government for the deaths of 19 protesters, one journalist and five soldiers in the 10 April crackdown.
News On AIR | May 12, 2010 11:57 AM
Thai government warns red-shirt protesters