Thaıland Polıtıcs Unrest

epa02117606 Thai anti government red shirt protesters holding a Thai flag occupying the street outside a closed large shopping center at the Ratchaprasong intersection in central Bangkok , Thailand , 15 April , 2010 . A city shopping center located sculpture called Head by G Ravinder Reddy on display to commemorate the 80th birthday of the Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is seen . 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