Thaıland Polıtıcs Unrest

epa02125039 An anti-government protester waves a flag atop an elephant statue at a newly fortified barricade facing a Thai police line in Bangkok , Thailand , 20 April 2010 . Tensions are mounting in the Thai capital as at least three five-star hotels in the Rachaprasong area closed 20 April , announcing plans to stay shut until 25 April , citing safety concerns as thousands of protesters continue to occupy the areablock it forcing hundreds of shops in the high end district to also stay closed . Hotel occupancy rates in the Thai capital have fallen dramatically in the last week as the protesters dig invow to remain until the current government led by Abhisit Vejjajiva steps downcalls new elections .  EPA/JULIAN ABRAM WAINWRIGHT