Thaıland Polıtıcs Unrest

epa02117816 Thousands of anti government red shirt protesters sit in front of the protesters main stage blocking the intersection in the high end shopping area in central Bangkok , Thailand 15 April , 2010 . Thousands of red shirts are occupying Ratchaprasong intersection vowing to continue their protests after the 10 April violence with the army which claimed 22 livesinjured over 800 . Shops in this main touristsbusiness district have been forced to close . Most of the protesters are supporters of coup ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatraare calling on the current government led by Abhisit Vejjajiva to step downcall new elections .  EPA/BARBARA WALTON