BANGKOK: Thai troops opened fire on protesters after a military lockdown of a vast rally site in the heart of the capital sparked fierce clashes that left 10 people dead and 125 wounded.
Security forces moved to regain control of a road close to the Suan Lum Night Bazaar, a popular spot with tourists, yesterday after “Red Shirt” demonstrators spilled out of their fortified rally base, which was under siege by troops.
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