Thaıland Polıtıcs Unrest

epa02123524 Red shirted anti-government protesters , loyal to fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra , rest under a picture of him , at the downtown high end shopping Ratchaprasong intersection , in Bangkok , Thailand , 19 April 2010 . Violent clashes on 10 April with the army claimed 25 livesinjured over 800 . The red shirts have occupied the prime tourist shopping intersection for the past month forcing hundreds of shops to close their doors . 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/NARONG SANGNAK