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Riots Happen Again in Thailand

Liputan6.com, Bangkok: terbubuhnya riots that have resulted in 30 people and injuring hundreds of protesters since the mass of the Red Shirt began to set up camp in the capital since Wednesday (12 / 5), events in Thailand are causing political uncertainty, threatening the stability of the state, economy and industry tourism.

Red Shirt masses believe the coalition led by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva that power today is not legitimate because manipulating the courts and military support. They demanded immediate dissolution of parliament and new elections diggelar. "Using violence will not succeed. The government can not control the situation," said Nattawut Saikua, a protest leader.

Riots occurred in downtown Bangkok, close to the Americans and the Japanese embassy, which closed. British Embassy, New Zealand and the Netherlands Embassy, located in the vicinity, were also closed. This area is located in the heart of Bangkok's main and diplomatic, which turned into riots point since last night.

An end to the protests turned into riots occurred because the military tries to beat back the protesters. Several main roads were closed and thick smoke from burning tires and covered the street a police car. Some times the sound also fired sound. (DES / Job)