Michael Yon (MichaelYon-online) has been in Thailand for the past few days reporting on what is going on there. I don't believe he has posted anything at his website, but has a profile on Facebook where he is posting what he sees and hears.
Today's UK Times Online posted a story on what is going on in Thailand. Anti-government protestors are fighting the military and one of the protest leaders is warning of a civil war.
The article states:
"With at least 30 dead and more than 232 injured since the fighting erupted on Thursday night, pressure on the Thai Government to end the insurrection is growing. A total of 59 people have been killed since violence erupted in April, almost all of them civilians."
The protestors have set up fortified encampments within the capital city, and the military has declared these areas "live fire zones".
According to Michael Yon on facebook:
"From what I have seen on the ground, Thai soldiers and police have behaved with restraint. They have controlled their fire. Not fired wildly. They have been responsible in the face of madness."
The protestors (Red Shirts) have asked for a ceasefire, which the government has refused. They have also requested UN-brokered talks, but that offer was also refused. The protestors are demanding the dissolution of Parliament and fresh elections.
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