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Liputan6.com, Bangkok: The Thai military finally admitted that in the clash that occurred on Saturday last in Bangkok, releasing hot lead his troops toward the demonstrators set of Red Shirt. NHK quoted thus, Thursday (15 / 4).

At a press conference yesterday, the military spokesman said troops shot a float intended to stop the demonstrators armed soldiers kept shooting. The military added, the shot just as a form of warning or defensive.

Saturday Pascabentrokan ago, 23 people have lost their lives. Including, four soldiers and a journalist from Japan Hiroyuki Muramoto. Hopefully, the military later this recognition can further increase the criticism of the government and the military [read: Victims Killed Thai clashes increases].

Meanwhile, yesterday's demonstrators switch from government offices in Bangkok, to the city center. A protest leader said the transition was taken for security reasons. This step is regarded as an effort to consolidate the protesters for their strength and make it difficult for troops forcibly disperse them.

By occupying the commercial area, the protesters are apparently aimed at increasing pressure on the government. Especially, forcing Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva dissolved Parliament. (RST / ANS)