One dead in anti-government Thai protests

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Updated September 2, 2008 10:32:59

In Thailand, thousands of supporters and opponents of the government have clashed in the capital, Bangkok. One person is believed to have died and dozens more were injured in the skirmish near Government House, amid reports of gunfire. Around 400 soldiers have been ordered to help police restore order. It's the worst violence since around 15,000 demonstrators occupied the government compound a week ago, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. Yesterday there appeared to be growing support for the People's Alliance for Democracy campaign to remove Mr Samak, with the country's state sector unions threatening a nationwide sympathy strike tomorrow (wed).

Presenter: Tom Fayle
Speaker: Journalist Ron Corben, Bangkok

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